Keeping a Solid Grip On Events By John Conroy Open desert spaces, breathtaking vistas, historic sites that harken back to the Old West and favorable weather to enjoy it all make Southwestern destinations a favorite with organizers across the country. Softball tournaments, CrossFit competitions and even cowboy mounted shooting contests are just some of the […]
Continue ReadingVeterans Events Serve A Greater Purpose By Greg Mellen Society values the service of its veterans. They are our defenders. And the sacrifices of the members of America’s armed forces can be immense. But when veterans return home, they sometimes aren’t the same as when they left. They may come back with broken bodies and […]
Continue ReadingHockey in the Outfield By Vanessa Hughes The National Hockey League’s regular season features 82 games over a six-month period. In a non-Olympic year, the only showcase events that had historically taken place were the mid-season NHL All-Star Game and the season finale Stanley Cup playoffs. But thanks to some forward thinking by NHL executives […]
Continue ReadingUSA Cycling President & CEO to Retire
Steve Johnson, president and CEO of USA Cycling, has announced that he will retire next October following the 2015 UCI Road…
Continue ReadingIOC Approves Olympic Bidding Reforms
The International Olympic Committee has unanimously approved 40 recommendations designed to be a strategic roadmap for…
Continue ReadingSteve Moster Named President & CEO of Viad Corp
Steve Moster, president of Global Experience Specialists, has been appointed president and CEO and board member of…
Continue Reading2016 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials
The U.S. Olympic Team Trials in gymnastics will be split between two cities for the first time since 1976, with men and women competing…
Continue ReadingPhoenix Suns Sign Naming Rights Agreement
The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community have announced a multiyear naming rights…
Continue ReadingBermuda to Host 35th America’s Cup in 2017
Bermuda has won the bid to host the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The sailing event will be held at the Royal Naval Dockyard…
Continue ReadingSebastian Coe to Run for IAAF Presidency
Sebastian Coe has announced that he will seek the presidency of the International Association of Athletics Federations, the world…
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