Author: Justin Shaw

USA Ultimate

USA Ultimate Board of Directors Approve Restructuring

The USA Ultimate Board of Directors approved a restructuring of the organization’s Affiliate and State-Based Organization programs at its quarterly meeting this summer, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate has announced. The primary goals include increased flexibility for local disc organizations and new and enhanced benefits for affiliate organizations, including more financial […]

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Delta Becomes Official Airline Partner of WNBA

The WNBA and Delta Airlines have announced a multiyear partnership, making Delta the league’s official airline partner. Delta will utilize travel-related storytelling through WNBA media including broadcast, digital, print and social media. Earlier this season, Delta expanded its WNBA charter program relationship as the league introduced a full charter program as it now carries all […]

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CHTA

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Calls for Sports Development

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has called on the region to embrace sports development and sports tourism following the performance of Caribbean athletes at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The CHTA, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, noted historic achievements by St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred and Dominica’s Thea LaFond, who captured their countries’ […]

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HCBU Softball

Decatur Morgan County Tourism to Host HBCU Athletic Conference Softball

Decatur Morgan County Tourism in Alabama will host the 2025 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference Softball Championship from April 25–28, featuring teams from Dillard University, Oakwood University, Rust College, Stillman College, Talladega College and Voorhees University. “We are delighted to bring the HBCUAC Softball Championship to Decatur,” said HBCUAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker […]

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Alexandra Finnan

Springfield Sports Commission Adds Alexandra Finnan

The Springfield Sports Commission in Missouri has announced the addition of Alexandra Finnan as its new coordinator of sports strategies and events. Finnan’s most recent experience was with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, where she contributed to major events, including the NCAA Women’s Division I Volleyball Championship. She will be tasked with contributing to the […]

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Janesville SFC

Sports Facilities Companies to Operate Venue in Janesville

The Sports Facilities Companies will be the operating partner for the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center, a sports and event venue currently under construction in Janesville, Wisconsin. The 140,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. The center will feature Mercyhealth Arena,  an ice rink to support community sports and serve as […]

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Frozen Confines

Wrigley Field to Host Four College Hockey Games

Wrigley Field in Chicago will host a pair of college hockey doubleheaders in January 2025, the Cubs and Big Ten Conference announced on Thursday. The event will be known as The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series. On January 3, Penn State will face Notre Dame along with a game between Ohio State and Michigan. […]

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Whistling Straits
Team USA's Xander Schauffele chips to the second green during a Ryder Cup singles match at Whistling Straits on September 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Whistling Straits to Host Three Future USGA Championships

The United States Golf Association has chosen Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, as the host site for three future USGA championships, beginning with the 2028 U.S. Amateur (August 14–20). The 2033 U.S. Junior Amateur (July 25–30) and 2037 U.S. Girls’ Junior (July 13–18) will also be conducted at the venue. Whistling Straits is owned and […]

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Major US Events

U.S. Senators Call for Formation of White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events

United States Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), co-chairs of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, have led a bipartisan group of 19 senators in calling for President Joseph R. Biden to establish a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events. The letter states that in preparation for the massive sporting events […]

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