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Richmond Tempe
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Richmond Region Tourism and Tempe Tourism to Co-sponsor All in Sport Consulting’s Adapted Sports: Economic Impact Study

Richmond Region Tourism in Virginia and Tempe Tourism in Arizona have announced a co-sponsorship of All in Sport Consulting’s annual Adapted Sports: Economic Impact Study. The study analyzes the economic contributions of adaptive sports events while shedding light on the broader social impact these events have on communities. One of the goals of providing economic […]

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Posted On : By : Justin Shaw
Weightlifting Ed Robson Arena
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Colorado Springs to Host USA Weightlifting National Championships

Colorado Springs, Colorado, will host the USA Weightlifting championship week in both 2025 and 2026, marking the national governing body’s first multi-year partnership with a destination. Colorado Springs hosted the event in 2023. After a detour to Pittsburgh in 2024, Colorado’s second biggest city will welcome the event back for the next two years. “We […]

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Posted On : By : Justin Shaw
Benedictine University Mesa
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Visit Mesa Partners with Benedictine University Mesa Men’s Basketball

Benedictine University Mesa and Visit Mesa in Arizona have announced a partnership agreement which includes the Visit Mesa patch on men’s basketball home and away uniforms beginning with the 2024–2025 season. Visit Mesa will be the first partner to have its logo featured on a Benedictine Mesa Athletics uniform. “Visit Mesa is so very proud […]

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Posted On : By : Justin Shaw
Meijer Sports Complex
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West Michigan Sports Commission Hosts Groundbreaking for Meijer Sports Complex

The West Michigan Sports Commission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a project that has been years in the making, with the improvement and expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex expected to be completed in October 2025. The WMSC introduced the “Winning Streak” capital campaign two years ago and are $500,000 from their goal of the […]

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Sports ETA and Northstar Meetings Group Expand Strategic Partnership

The Sports Events & Tourism Association, the only trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, has announced the expansion of its industry partnership with Northstar Meetings Group, the leading multi-platform brand for dedicated meeting and business planners and sports event organizers, to serve as presenting sponsor of Sports ETA’s State of the Industry […]

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USA Ski Jumping
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USA Nordic Sport Returns to USA Ski Jumping Brand

USA Nordic Sport has announced a shift by returning to its original name of USA Ski Jumping to ensure the survival, success and growth of the sport throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, USA Ski Jumping initially focused exclusively on men’s ski jumping. The organization expanded to include the nordic combined team in 2016 […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch
The FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy is shown during the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)
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KC2026 Announces Host City Supporter Packages

The local organizing committee for Kansas City’s matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are putting its sponsorship and supporter packages on the market with a variety of marketing assets, tickets and hospitality amenities. This is the first time FIFA has allowed host cities to sell local sponsorships. Kansas City will host six games during […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
USA Badminton
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USOPC Moves to Decertify USA Badminton

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee sent a letter to USA Badminton last week that informed the national governing body that it will pursue its decertification. Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer Holly Shick sent the letter last week. USA Badminton’s former chief executive officer, Linda French, was banned for five years in January by […]

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Posted On : By : Matt Traub
Tracey Marek Figure Skating
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Tracy Marek Resigns as U.S. Figure Skating CEO

U.S. Figure Skating has announced that Chief Executive Officer Tracy Marek has resigned to pursue other opportunities. “The Board of Directors thank Marek and wish her well in her new endeavors,” the organization said in a statement released Friday afternoon. “The Board has full confidence in the current staff and is working diligently to determine […]

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Janis Burke speaks during a session at the TEAMS Conference & Epo at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 24, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)
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Janis Burke Removed as CEO of Harris County-Houston Sports Authority

The board of directors at the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority voted Friday afternoon to separate with longtime Chief Executive Officer Janis Burke, as well as negotiate a settlement with Burke and a Houston law firm over her departure. The Houston Business Journal first reported on the expected ouster of Burke, who had been in the […]

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