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Don Muret

Charlotte

Reporter and Editor at Freelance

Covering the business of sports and live entertainment since 1993.

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  • A card show at the ballpark is baseball heaven for collectors

    1 month ago | sportscollectorsdigest.com | Don Muret

    Daniel Helotie enjoys the best of both worlds working for the Kannapolis (N.C.) Cannon Ballers, the Low-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Helotie is in his fourth season as the Cannon Ballers' broadcaster and media relations representative. He's also a collector and seller of sports cards, focusing on Kannapolis baseball alumni and pro hockey.

  • Longtime collector, Cubs fan goes shopping for Banks, Ryno, current Chicago stars

    Mar 24, 2025 | sportscollectorsdigest.com | Don Muret

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. — I've been a Chicago Cubs fan for 55 years. My first experience at Wrigley Field was in 1969, a season that lives in infamy among baby-booming Cub faithful, when they blew an 8-game lead in August to the Amazin' Mets, who were on their way to winning the World Series. As an 8-year-old, I don't remember much about that game, other than Hall of Fame third baseman Ron Santo committed an error against the Cincinnati Reds and came close to being charged with another one.

  • Sources: Populous Co-Founder Earl Santee To Announce Retirement After 40 Years As Sports Architect

    Feb 13, 2025 | news.pollstar.com | Don Muret

    Earl Santee, among the sports industry’s foremost architects, is expected to announce his retirement this week from Populous after a distinguished 40-year career, according to industry sources. An email sent this morning to Populous spokesperson Weston Owen was not returned for comment.

  • VenuesNow To Merge Into Pollstar As Part Of Brand Refresh, Digital Transformation

    Jan 8, 2025 | venuesnow.com | Don Muret |Bob Allen |James Zoltak

    Pollstar, the most trusted and leading resource for the live entertainment industry, today announced a bold new chapter in its storied 40-plus-year history. The new Pollstar will feature a refreshed brand, new digital platforms and greatly enhanced data while remaining the premier publication for the global live industry.

  • VN reporter sampled Bourbon Street hours before attack

    Jan 2, 2025 | venuesnow.com | Don Muret

    BOURBON BLOCKADE: New Orleans police cars block an entrance to Bourbon Street after a terrorist attack early New Year’s Day. (Getty Images)Editor’s Note: VenuesNow Senior Editor Don Muret was in New Orleans at the time of the Bourbon Street terrorist attack and filed this first-person account.

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Don Muret
Don Muret @breakground
18 Jun 25

Mark Walter, former Cedar Rapidian.

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The Buss family, which has owned the Lakers since 1979, will sell its majority stake to Mark Walter. The deal values the team at a historic $10 billion, according to ESPN. https://t.co/H5C570G6T7

Don Muret
Don Muret @breakground
24 May 25

RT @SCDmagazine: What could possibly be better than a card show at the ballpark? The trend is catching on at minor league parks throughout…

Don Muret
Don Muret @breakground
27 Mar 25

Let’s see how we get Caitlin Clark and Donald Trump in the same headline! 😆 https://t.co/VKPJ2EyMCE