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The Atlantic Coast Conference Board of Directors has announced that the conference office will relocate its headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2023. The conference had numerous criteria which Charlotte met, including location within the Eastern Time zone, population size with positive growth trends, growth and diversity of population and access to a large hub […]
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Iowa State University has announced plans for a $200 million retail, office and entertainment development called “CYTown” that will sit on a three-acre site north of Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The initial phase of the project includes a public plaza and amphitheater that can be used on game days or for concerts and other […]
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Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Learfield are teaming up this college football season to kick off a new perk for Choice Privileges loyalty members called Choice Privileges Experiences. Members can use rewards points to book exclusive college football-focused experiences at eight universities, ranging from a private stadium tour and sideline passes to autograph sessions and […]
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Champlain College hosted the grand opening of a state-of-the-art esports arena at its Miller Center Lakeside campus in Burlington, Vermont, on Thursday morning. The facility is home to Champlain’s varsity and club esports teams. In addition to supporting students in competitive play, the esports program paves the way for students to learn about and gain […]
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The University of Houston football stadium will remain TDECU Stadium through at least 2034 with a new financial investment exceeding $20 million, the school and financial credit union announced over the weekend. The agreement marks the most significant of its kind in the history of Houston athletics and broadens TDECU’s commitment to the University, Houston […]
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The West Coast Conference and Boyd Gaming have announced a contract extension that will keep the University Credit Union WCC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas through 2025. The 2023 tournament will take place from March 2–7, with the men’s and women’s champion earning an automatic bid to the […]
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The Big East Conference Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships presented by Jeep will be played at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, beginning in 2022. The agreement spans three years and includes the 2022, 2023 and 2024 postseasons. Since 2015, both the semifinals and finals of the men’s and women’s championships have been played on […]
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Vanderbilt’s football stadium will now be known as FirstBank Stadium as part of a 10-year naming rights deal. The deal begins immediately with the 2022 season and while the stadium has a new name, the field will continue to be known as Dudley Field. The pact extends beyond the stadium naming rights as it also […]
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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has agreed to terms with both Mammoth Sports Construction and FieldTurf as its ‘Official Sports Construction and Architectural Design Firm’ and ‘Official Turf Partner,’ respectively, the first time that the NAIA has secured the partnership categories. “This partnership with both Mammoth Sports Construction and FieldTurf is historic for the NAIA,” […]
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Arizona State University announced the new on-campus multi-purpose arena will be named Mullett Arena in recognition of Donald “Donze” and Barbara Mullett‘s commitment to ASU and Sun Devil Athletics. Mullett Arena, which is managed and operated by Oak View Group, will host Sun Devil hockey, gymnastics and wrestling, as well as concerts, family shows, community […]
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
The USA Lacrosse Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Associates national championship is returning for the second straight year to @VisitWichita from May 7–10, 2025, at the Scheels Stryker Sports Complex.
NEW PODCAST: Leonard Hoops of @VisitIndy and Patrick Talty of @IndSportsCorp discuss the Big Ten Conference, look back at some of 2024’s biggest events and look ahead to 2025 while also talking about how they work together on events.
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