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USC coach Lincoln Riley rejected a 'false narrative' about low attendance after a season-opening crowd of 51,144 at the Coliseum, saying turnout tends to rise with sustained success and noting USC’s attendance has trended up during his tenure despite heat and a Mountain West opponent; overall home attendance dipped slightly from 2024 to 2025, but Riley argued the program’s momentum should boost crowds this season.
USC acknowledged a sparse crowd for its Week 0 42-26 win over San Jose State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with an announced attendance of 51,144—the lowest under Lincoln Riley and far from full. Officials cited extreme heat, a noon kickoff, and limited shade as major factors, while pledging to deliver a stronger home atmosphere and noting the season’s marquee home games ahead.
Oakland lawmakers advanced a revised $125 million deal to sell the city’s 50% stake in the Coliseum complex, pairing a $50 million arena sale with $60 million of seller-financed financing at 5% interest for the stadium parcel (first payment deferred to 2032) to keep the deal alive and reduce ongoing costs. The agreement follows a missed payment deadline by the original buyer and a federal corruption probe linked to former Mayor Sheng Thao, drawing criticism over transparency. Legends Global had proposed a competing $102.5 million bid for the arena and related revenues but was not chosen. The City Council is set to vote again on July 21.
The City of Oakland is set to sell its half of the Coliseum complex to the African American Sports and Entertainment Group, paving the way for a massive entertainment, retail, and residential development project that could revitalize the area. The sale, valued at least $105 million, comes as the Athletics prepare to leave Oakland, leaving the Coliseum without a major tenant. The move is seen as an opportunity for East Oakland's development and will help cover the city's budget deficit, although officials emphasize that the decision is not solely financially motivated.
The New York State Fairgrounds will open Chevy Court and the Coliseum for overflow crowds to watch a live stream of funeral services for Onondaga County Sheriff Lt. Michael Hoosock, who was killed in a shootout with an armed gunman. The addition of the Coliseum brings indoor seating to 10,000, and a North Carolina man has offered to donate a tractor-trailer with a mobile screen for Chevy Court viewers. The state fair's website states that Chevy Court can seat up to 30,000 people outside.
The Oakland A's and city officials had a positive and productive first meeting regarding the team's lease at the Coliseum, which is set to expire this year. The A's are eager to stay in the Bay Area due to TV contract revenue, but Oakland has made clear demands, including leaving behind their history and colors and increasing the rent at the Coliseum. Despite the A's exploring other locations, both parties are expected to continue negotiations, with the hope of reaching a favorable outcome.
The Oakland Athletics ruled out the Coliseum as a potential site for their new ballpark in order to aid their efforts to relocate to Las Vegas. The team's relocation application with Major League Baseball pertains to the city of Oakland as a whole, not just their current ballpark, so they need to convince three-quarters of MLB owners that Oakland is not a viable location for the team. A's owner John Fisher believed that the Coliseum site did not offer the proper foundation for the ballpark concept they envisioned, stating that a great and successful ballpark is necessary for the team's competitiveness and revenue goals. The A's current lease at the Coliseum runs through the end of the 2024 MLB season.
Left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea and outfielder Mark Canha, both former Oakland A's players, expressed sadness over the team's potential move to Las Vegas. The San Francisco Giants also issued a statement acknowledging the A's as a big part of Bay Area baseball history and a loss for all baseball fans if they were to leave. The A's lease at the Coliseum expires at the end of next season, and the team has secured a land deal in Las Vegas as a precursor to a potential move. The Giants' territorial rights to Santa Clara County prevented the A's from moving to San Jose a decade ago.