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The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau has announced the formation of the Pocono Mountains Sports, Entertainment & Film Commission to promote sports tourism for the benefit of the local communities. The Pocono Mountains Sports, Entertainment & Film Commission is an operating entity of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and was founded by Chris Barrett, president/chief executive […]
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Sport Oregon has announced that Damian Williams, the organization’s former sports tourism services manager, passed away on June 12 after a battle with cancer. Williams worked with Sport Oregon from July 2021 to June 2022, helping the state return to live events following the pandemic and contributing to the development of the new sports tourism […]
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Triple Crown Sports founders Dave and Annette King have transitioned majority co-ownership shares of TCS to two of their children, Keri King and Kelly (King) Salberg. Keri King and Kelly Salberg will control approximately 80 percent of the shares in Triple Crown Sports, with Dave and Annette King holding most of the minority portion remaining. […]
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The United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, has announced its largest fundraising campaign ever with a goal to raise $500 million by the time the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games begin in Los Angeles. The foundation promoted its “One for All: The Campaign […]
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Dan Butterly has been the commissioner of the Big West Conference since July 1, 2020. He took the job at a time when Covid was wreaking havoc on the sports landscape and led the conference through uncertain times. Butterly has negotiated a large streaming contract with ESPN Plus and has ambitious designs for the future […]
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As the parade of bowlers make their way onto the lanes for their session, “This is the Greatest Show” is blasting from the speakers. It’s an appropriate choice, because in the world of bowling and sports events in general, the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships are one of the biggest shows around. Close to […]
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Indianapolis will host all three NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament championships plus the NIT in 2026 along with all three NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championships in 2028. The men’s setup in 2026 will be the first time the NCAA will host its three men’s basketball championships on one weekend in the same city since Atlanta in […]
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Southwest Airlines will be the official airline of the Southeastern Conference after agreeing to a multi-year partnership to highlight SEC football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, gymnastics and women’s soccer. Southwest is hosting the Flex Your Fandom Sweepstakes, offering entrants an opportunity to win an experience to the SEC Football Championship. Southwest created additional […]
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The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected by the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, as the operating partner for its sports and entertainment venue, Key City Park — formerly known as Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi. SFC will manage all aspects of daily operations. The park, which opened in 2019, includes 10 baseball fields and […]
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The Black Hills Nationals Wrestling Tournament is moving to Rapid City from April 4–6, 2025, moving after 20 years in Spearfish, South Dakota. The Black Hills Nationals Wrestling Tournament, the Central States Fair, Inc., and the Rapid City Sports Commission made the announcement. The event draws 7,000 fans and participants and generates around $4 million […]
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Rob Stull, the newly elected president of @WorldPentathlon, says a venue for the sport in the 2028 Olympic Summer Games is among the top priorities as the international federation’s new president.
The 2025 Rady Children’s Invitational tournament in @SportsSDtourism will include the Kansas Jayhawks, Florida Gators, Providence Friars and Wisconsin Badgers.
AAU College Hockey’s 2025 National Championship will take place at the Community First Igloo in Jacksonville, Florida.
USA Pentathlon Multisport has named Scimitar Apparel as the official competition apparel sponsor for Team USA.
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