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Joni Comstock
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NCAA’s Joni Comstock to Retire After 44-Year Career

NCAA Senior Vice President of Championships Joni Comstock has announced her retirement effective March 1, having served in her leadership position since joining the national office in 2006. Before her 17 years as a member of the NCAA executive team, Comstock spent 27 years on campus in a variety of roles, including athletics director, administrator […]

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Compete speakers 2024
Compete Sports Diversity is hoping expanded educational content will help take the organization to the next level.

Compete Sports Diversity Prepares for its Biggest Year

When Eric Carlyle started Compete Sports Diversity in 2006, the initial years of the organization were anything but smooth sailing. “We couldn’t get anybody to return our calls for the first eight years,” he said. “The last 10 years have been instrumental in change and we’re so glad to see that, not only for our […]

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USAFootball

USA Football to Sanction Flag Football Tournaments in 2024

USA Football is again sanctioning flag football tournaments in 2024 as teams that compete in sanctioned tournaments will earn points toward the USA Football team rankings. Operators and football leagues may apply to have their tournaments sanctioned and elevated by USA Football, with sanctioned tournaments having quality and experience standards. Squads that place in the […]

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The Fort APP

APP Establishes Official Headquarters in Fort Lauderdale

The Association of Pickleball Players has unveiled plans for a permanent home at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, becoming the first pickleball organization ever to establish an official headquarters and training center. The facility, with 43 courts and a dedicated stadium court, also includes 14 weatherproof courts, pro shop, locker rooms and fitness recovery […]

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T20 Cricket New York

ICC Teams With Populous for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Cricket Stadium in New York

Plans have been revealed for a state-of-the-art, 34,000-seat modular cricket stadium that will be used during the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in New York this summer. The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will host eight ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 matches in June, including one of the world’s biggest rivalries […]

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Mt. San Antonio College Aquatics

USA Water Polo Partners With Mt. San Antonio College

USA Water Polo will use Mt. San Antonio College new state-of-the-art aquatics complex in Walnut, California, as it prepares for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The aquatics complex opened in spring of 2023 and will be home to the U.S. men’s Olympic team. In addition to serving as a training hub, USA Water Polo will […]

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USL Naples

USL League One Awards Franchise to Naples

The United Soccer League has awarded a USL League One franchise to Naples, Florida, that will begin play in 2025 at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. “In creating a winning plan for USL Naples, we’ve consulted with advisors and investors to bring the highest quality of professional soccer with a family-friendly environment to the region,” […]

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IESF 2024

IESF National Qualifiers Draw Record Number of Entries

A record 130 member federations have registered for the National Qualifiers of the World Esports Championship 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the International Esports Federation has announced. A total of 609 teams will compete across five game titles representing their countries. The National Qualifiers are underway as of January 16. “We are amazed but not […]

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NBA All-Star 2018
The last time the NBA All-Star Game took place in Los Angeles was February 18, 2018, at Staples Center. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Clippers’ Intuit Dome to Host NBA All-Star 2026 Weekend

The Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the soon-to-be new home for the Los Angeles Clippers opening later this year, will host the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend culminating with the 75th All-Star Game on February 15, 2026. It will mark a record seventh NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles and the first time the Intuit Dome. […]

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PA Sports

PA Sports Celebrates 20 Years in the Sports Tourism Industry

PA Sports will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, one year after the 13 current members combined to host and support more than 460 events generating $480 million in estimated economic impact for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “The ultimate goal of PA Sports is to attract as many tourism driving sporting events to Pennsylvania […]

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