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Simmons critique meets WNBA growth push as league eyes 18 teams by 2030
sports15 hours ago

Simmons critique meets WNBA growth push as league eyes 18 teams by 2030

The WNBA approved an expansion plan to grow from 12 to 18 teams by 2030, adding Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in 2026, Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. The move is driven by rising popularity and strong attendance, but has sparked pushback from media figure Bill Simmons, who called the expansion “staggeringly stupid” and a money grab. The piece notes ongoing competition among owners and rising franchise valuations as the league debates growth, relocations, and the balance between speed and sustainability.

via Awful Announcing|
#basketball#bill-simmons#expansion
Disney Opens World of Frozen as Disneyland Paris Launches Landmark Expansion
world12 days ago

Disney Opens World of Frozen as Disneyland Paris Launches Landmark Expansion

Disney unveiled World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris as part of a 2 billion euro transformation—the largest expansion in the park’s 34-year history—rebranding Walt Disney Studios Park to Disney Adventure World and adding Arendelle, a new lake, a Tangled ride, 15 dining venues and a drone-lit Cascades of Lights, with CEO Josh D'Amaro at the ceremony alongside Macron and other dignitaries, and the plan projected to boost jobs and tourism.

via PBS|
#arendelle#disney#disneyland-paris
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC adds new zones and choices
gaming14 days ago

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC adds new zones and choices

GSC Game World announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl expansion Cost of Hope, due this summer, delivering a large nonlinear Zone expedition with two new regions (Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and Iron Forest), dozens of hours of gameplay, new weapons and gear, and a branching storyline starring Skif. The DLC is described as the middle chapter of the expansion-driven second trilogy, with future installments and a separate Story DLC to follow. Base game platforms include PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via major storefronts, with more release details to come.

via Gematsu|
#cost-of-hope#dlc#expansion
STALKER 2 Expansion Cost of Hope Adds Iron Forest and Pripyat, Arriving Summer 2026
gaming15 days ago

STALKER 2 Expansion Cost of Hope Adds Iron Forest and Pripyat, Arriving Summer 2026

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is the first major expansion to Heart of Chornobyl, launching in Summer 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud, and PS5, and will introduce two long-awaited regions—Iron Forest and the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant—along with a new storyline starring Skif that runs parallel to the base game. The DLC is described as a lengthy, choice-driven chapter that expands the Zone’s lore and is the middle installment in the Legends of the Zone trilogy, continuing the game’s multi-platform Play Anywhere approach.

via Xbox Wire|
#cross-platform#expansion#gaming
NBA Expansion Bets Big on Vegas and Seattle
sports16 days ago

NBA Expansion Bets Big on Vegas and Seattle

The NBA is moving toward adding two new teams—most likely in Las Vegas and Seattle—driven by billion-dollar franchise fees that would be shared among 32 teams; despite league assurances about talent pipelines, there are widespread concerns about dilution and competitive balance, with a final expansion decision expected by year-end and a potential 2028–29 start if approved.

via The Ringer|
#expansion#franchise-fees#las-vegas
NBA to explore two-team expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas
sports16 days ago

NBA to explore two-team expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas

The NBA’s Board of Governors approved moving forward with exploring expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle, with a decision expected by the end of 2026. A formal bidding process will gauge interest, and any new franchises could begin play in 2028-29; expansion is not guaranteed, but the markets are seen as strong revenue prospects, with rumored fees of $7–$10 billion per team and broad support from city leaders.

via The New York Times|
#bidding#expansion#las-vegas
Hubble Traces a Quarter-Century of Crab Nebula Expansion
science18 days ago

Hubble Traces a Quarter-Century of Crab Nebula Expansion

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope revisited the Crab Nebula, producing a 2024 image that, when paired with 1999 data, reveals the remnant's 25-year expansion and evolving filaments driven by the central pulsar wind. The study shows outward motion of filaments at about 3.4 million miles per hour and highlights how Hubble's longevity and upgraded instruments enable detailed 3D insights when combined with multiwavelength observations, including JWST, with findings published in The Astrophysical Journal.

via NASA Science (.gov)|
#crab-nebula#expansion#hubble-space-telescope
WNBA and players sign landmark 7-year CBA term sheet, moving toward ratification
sports21 days ago

WNBA and players sign landmark 7-year CBA term sheet, moving toward ratification

The WNBA and its players union signed a term sheet for a seven-year CBA running through 2032, with ratification by players and approval by the league’s Board of Governors likely after lawyers finalize the agreement. The deal envisions a 2026 salary cap of $7 million (avg salaries around $585k; top players over $1 million; supermax about $1.4 million), potentially up to $11 million cap by 2032 (max salary near $2.4 million), and gradual annual cap changes. Minimum salaries rise toward $380k by 2032; rookie pay and deals are adjusted; bonuses and expanded benefits (life insurance >$700k, 401(k) contributions, $100k one-time veteran payout) are boosted. Rosters stay at 12 players plus two development players, with protections around pregnancy and trades. The league plans 50-game seasons in coming years (52 by 2029–2032) and expansion to 18 teams by 2030 (Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia).

via CNN|
#collective-bargaining-agreement#expansion#labor-deal
WNBA in-principle CBA could push some players past $1M yearly
sports24 days ago

WNBA in-principle CBA could push some players past $1M yearly

The WNBA and its players’ union reached an agreement in principle on a new CBA that would dramatically raise salaries: average yearly pay around $600,000, minimum salaries of about $300,000, a starting supermax of $1.4 million, and team salary caps at $7 million, potentially pushing some players over $1 million annually. A formal term sheet is to be finalized soon, followed by ratification by players and approval by the league’s Board. The deal, the product of eight days of intense talks and more than 100 hours, signals a transformative step for the league as it grows ahead of its 30th season, with expansion considerations for Toronto and Portland, and training camps set for April 19 ahead of opening day May 8.

via The Guardian|
#collective-bargaining-agreement#expansion#player-salaries