We learn tomorrow whether Detroit hosts a high-profile event the next three summers, Bill Shea reports at Crain's:
ESPN said today it will announce at 10 a.m. Wednesday if Detroit, Chicago, Austin, Texas, or Charlotte, N.C., will be the host city for its extreme sports summer games . . . from 2014-16.
Monday night article:
Important news is due any day from Bristol, Conn. Josh Katzenstein of The Detroit News sets the stage for a big deal decision:
Detroit will soon learn whether or not it will be the host for one of the world's biggest sporting events.
ESPN will announce the host city for the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Summer X Games on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to a network spokesman.
The city's bid efforts were organized by Kevin Krease, 27, and Garret Koehler, 26, with support from businesses and the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Austin, Chicago and Charlotte, N.C., are the three other finalists. This year's games are Aug. 1-4 in Los Angeles, the host since 2003.
The nationally televised competition features skateboarding, inline skating, motocross, BMX biking and a one-mile car race. A Detroit River event could be added.
The city selected will get national broadcast exposure and an economic boost from visitors, employment, construction of facilities and purchases of goods and services. Last summer's games in Los Angeles drew 144,700 people.
-- Alan Stamm
