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Houston’s NRG Park Agrees to Renewal with ASM Global

Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation officials have announced a long-term management renewal with ASM Global beginning in 2025 for NRG Park’s stadium, exhibition center and arena. “This agreement demonstrates that ASM Global is aligned with our belief about the tremendous future for NRG Park,” said Ryan Walsh, chief executive officer/executive director for the Harris […]

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Brentford

Visit Tampa Bay Becomes Brentford FC’s Official North America Destination Partner

Visit Tampa Bay will be Brentford FC’s official North America Destination Partner after a summer in which the Premier League club, which finished ninth last season, took part in the inaugural Summer Series. “We are proud to partner up with Brentford FC and we are very excited about being part of a positive, successful season,” […]

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Old Glory DC

Old Glory DC to Play 2024 Matches at Maryland SoccerPlex

Old Glory DC, a member of Major League Rugby, will play its 2024 home matches at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown. The team is entering its sixth season and is coming off an Eastern Conference championship appearance in 2023 and championship series playoff berth. “If you happened to catch the Collegiate Rugby Championship there this […]

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3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

3×3 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Returns to Rocky Mount

A 3×3 wheelchair basketball tournament in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, will return on September 9 and for the first time will have Bridge II Sports hosting a national 3×3 event for women wheelchair basketball players. The tournament will take place at Rocky Mount Event Center, managed by The Sports Facilities Companies, and will feature veterans, […]

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KemperSports

KemperSports Launches Rebranded Sports Events Division

KemperSports has announced the launch of KemperSports Live, a rebranded business focused on growing its portfolio of owned and managed sports events and activations, as well as event experience. KemperSports Live was formerly part of KemperLesnik, the company’s public relations wing. KemperSports Live operates and manages events such as the Maui Jim Maui Invitational (which […]

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APP U.S. Indoor

APP Tour Announces 2023 Indoor Championships

The Association of Pickleball Players has announced an update to its 2023 APP Tour schedule, introducing its inaugural APP U.S. Indoor Championships scheduled for November 29 through December 3 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The 2023 APP U.S. Indoor Championships will be the only indoor event on the schedule. It […]

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Tempest HUG

Tempest Acquires Sports Tourism Index from Huddle Up Group

Tempest, a provider of web, CRM and digital marketing solutions for the destination marketing industry, has announced the acquisition of the Sports Tourism Index from sports tourism consultancy Huddle Up Group. The Sports Tourism Index is utilized by more than 450 sports organizations. Its facility and event database in the sports tourism industry has more […]

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Tracy Smith

Tracy Smith Named Adirondack Sports Council Executive Director

Tracy Smith has been named the executive director of the Adirondack Sports Council, succeeding Ashley Walden, who in August was named president and chief executive officer of the Olympic Regional Development Authority. Smith takes on her new role after serving as the ADKSC’s director of brand, marketing and communications for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU […]

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Lansing Reband

Lansing Sports Commission Reveals New Branding

The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau has been rebranded to Choose Lansing, with the destination’s subdivision also rebranding to Lansing Sports Commission. While both organizations are destination marketing organizations dedicated to increasing visitation to the Michigan region, the Lansing Sports Commission is focused on amateur athletic competitions and events and is committed to regional […]

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