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The Shanghai Marathon will be China’s candidate for inclusion into Abbott World Marathon Majors membership starting in 2027, replacing the Chengdu Marathon. Shanghai joins the Sydney Marathon and Cape Town Marathon as races introduced into the candidate program by Infront. Should any of the races be successful in meeting a three-year criteria period, they would […]
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World Triathlon and the Professional Triathletes Organization have announced a 12-year strategic partnership on a variety of governance issues that also includes the framework for the two parties to include hosting shorter-distance events alongside the T100 Tour. “We have had a very productive relationship with World Triathlon since our first event, including hosting the World […]
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Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant has been named chair of the 2030 Olympic Winter Games coordination commission by the International Olympic Committee, returning to a role that he did for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. Beckers-Vieujant has established relationships through his previous work with the French authorities at all levels including the French National Olympic Committee. […]
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Rasheeda Martin, previously the Director of Sales at Explore York, is the new senior director of external relations at Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County in Maryland. Martin will oversee VAAAC’s sales, external communications and partnership teams. She will lead initiatives aligned with promoting sustainable tourism, fostering inclusivity and enhancing the region’s economic vitality. “I […]
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Norwegian Cruise Line will be the Official Cruise Line of the NHL as part of a multi-year partnership, the first in the company’s history it will partner with a professional sports league and the first time the NHL is partnering with a cruise line. The new partnership provides Norwegian Cruise Line with an array of […]
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USA Ultimate has announced the hiring of Kevin Erlenbach as its next chief executive officer after spending the past 18 years at USA Hockey, where he most recently served as the assistant executive director of membership. Erlenbach succeeds Tom Crawford, who is retiring after 15 years in the position. As part of USA Hockey’s senior […]
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The NTT IndyCar Series will team up with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers on the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington, which will race around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field in March 2026. IndyCar made the official announcement on Monday with Penske Entertainment, the Cowboys and REV Entertainment — the official events partner of […]
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Rugby League Commercial and Manchester United have announced a three-year agreement that will keep Old Trafford as the home of the Super League Grand Final until at least 2027. Other than the Covid-affected 2020 season, Old Trafford has hosted every Grand Final since its inception in 1998. It also hosted the Rugby League Premiership final […]
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The International Esports Federation has announced the conclusion of the bidding process for hosting the 2025 and 2026 IESF Events — the World Esports Championship and Regional Qualifiers. The organization received a record number of applications, with over 30 cities from across six continents submitting bids. The IESF is reviewing the applications to determine which […]
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Major League Soccer has set a record for regular season attendance with over 11 million fans through this past weekend and with a final full slate of games scheduled for October 19 before the postseason begins. MLS’ previous record was 2023 with 10,900,804. There are 16 matches left in the 2024 regular season, with two […]
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The @Big12Conference has selected the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah, to host the 2025, 2026 and 2027 Big 12 Gymnastics Championships. The 2025 Big 12 Gymnastics Championship’s two sessions will be held March 22 at noon and 5 p.m. local time.
.@PlayNAIA has selected Orange Beach Sportsplex in Orange Beach, Alabama, and @GSOB_Sports as hosts for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championships.
Move United was given the 2024 Rings of Gold Award by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee during its annual assembly last week in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Triple Crown Sports has announced the departure of Sean Hardy, who is stepping down from his role as chief operating officer to join League One Volleyball as chief growth officer.
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