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Discover Long Island Partners with New York Islanders, UBS Arena

Discover Long Island has announced an agreement with UBS Arena and the New York Islanders that recognizes Discover Long Island as the official domestic tourism partner of UBS Arena and the Islanders. “We are incredibly excited to be joining forces with the home of one of the most storied franchises in the NHL,” said Kristen […]

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2025 NASCAR Clash to Take Place at Bowman Gray Stadium

The NASCAR Cup Series will return to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 2025 for the season-opening Clash exhibition race. The non-points event is scheduled for February 2. The Clash had been held the past three seasons at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Built in 1937, Bowman Gray Stadium, a quarter-mile short track, […]

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USA Ultimate Board of Directors Approve Restructuring

The USA Ultimate Board of Directors approved a restructuring of the organization’s Affiliate and State-Based Organization programs at its quarterly meeting this summer, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate has announced. The primary goals include increased flexibility for local disc organizations and new and enhanced benefits for affiliate organizations, including more financial […]

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Delta Becomes Official Airline Partner of WNBA

The WNBA and Delta Airlines have announced a multiyear partnership, making Delta the league’s official airline partner. Delta will utilize travel-related storytelling through WNBA media including broadcast, digital, print and social media. Earlier this season, Delta expanded its WNBA charter program relationship as the league introduced a full charter program as it now carries all […]

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Chicago’s Lincoln Park to Host Premier League/NBC Fan Festival

The Premier League and NBC Sports will bring the Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival to Chicago, September 21–22, 2024 at Lincoln Park on the shore of Lake Michigan. The free event allows soccer fans to see NBC Sports’ studio team of host Rebecca Lowe and analysts Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard broadcast […]

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CHTA

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Calls for Sports Development

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has called on the region to embrace sports development and sports tourism following the performance of Caribbean athletes at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The CHTA, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, noted historic achievements by St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred and Dominica’s Thea LaFond, who captured their countries’ […]

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HCBU Softball

Decatur Morgan County Tourism to Host HBCU Athletic Conference Softball

Decatur Morgan County Tourism in Alabama will host the 2025 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference Softball Championship from April 25–28, featuring teams from Dillard University, Oakwood University, Rust College, Stillman College, Talladega College and Voorhees University. “We are delighted to bring the HBCUAC Softball Championship to Decatur,” said HBCUAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker […]

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Alexandra Finnan

Springfield Sports Commission Adds Alexandra Finnan

The Springfield Sports Commission in Missouri has announced the addition of Alexandra Finnan as its new coordinator of sports strategies and events. Finnan’s most recent experience was with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, where she contributed to major events, including the NCAA Women’s Division I Volleyball Championship. She will be tasked with contributing to the […]

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Sports Facilities Companies to Operate Venue in Janesville

The Sports Facilities Companies will be the operating partner for the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center, a sports and event venue currently under construction in Janesville, Wisconsin. The 140,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. The center will feature Mercyhealth Arena,  an ice rink to support community sports and serve as […]

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