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NBA and FIBA to Take Steps Toward New European Basketball League

The NBA and FIBA announced a joint exploration of a new professional men’s basketball league in Europe following the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting in New York, the most concrete step after discussions began more than a year ago with prospective investors, teams, arena developers and commercial partners. Specifics are few, with the initial target […]

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Rugby Australia
From left: Joe Schmidt, Wallabies head coach; Matt Tripolone, managing director, IHG Hotels & Resorts; and Andy Farrell, head coach of the British & Irish Lions. Photo courtesy of IHG

IHG Hotels & Resorts Sponsors British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia

IHG Hotels & Resorts will be the official hotel partner of the British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia in June with six matches scheduled between venues in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. The partnership builds a two-decade-long relationship with Rugby Australia as the Lions will be in Australia for the first time in 12 years. […]

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USA Swimming

USA Swimming Interim CEO Shana Ferguson Leaving to Join LA28

USA Swimming interim chief executive officer Shana Ferguson is leaving the organization to become the chief of sport and games delivery at the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games and will be succeeded by Bob Vincent, former chair of the USA Swimming Board of Directors, on April 1. The chief executive officer’s role has been […]

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Global Facilities Certification Program

World Curling Launches Global Facilities Certification Program

World Curling has launched a new initiative in partnership with Sustainable Venue Solutions and World Academy of Sport designed to establish a network of certified venues around the world. The Global Facilities Certification Program implements a process that will allow existing facilities to enhance operational standards and ensure that they meet defined benchmarks. The program […]

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Major League Cricket 2025

Major League Cricket 2025 Schedule Begins at Oakland Coliseum

Major League Cricket’s 2025 season will bring matches to California, Texas and Florida this summer. The season will begin at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, launching MLC’s inaugural Bay Area and West Coast presence. The cricket matches are projected to deliver a $3 million economic boost to Oakland in the first year. “The Coliseum is a fantastic […]

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Creighton Arkansas Basketball
Arkansas guard Anthony Black attempts a last second shot at the end of the Maui Invitational semifinals against Creighton on November 22, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Creighton defeated Arkansas 90-87 to advance to the final. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Southwest Airlines Becomes Title Sponsor of Maui Invitational

The Maui Invitational will have a new title sponsor after a partnership with Southwest Airlines was announced on Thursday, making it the “Southwest Maui Invitational” at the historic Lahaina Civic Center from November 24–26. The 2025 Southwest Maui Invitational features Arizona State, Boise State, North Carolina State, Seton Hall, Texas, USC, Washington State and host Chaminade. […]

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Toronto Triathlon

Supertri Adds Toronto Triathlon Festival to Portfolio

Supertri has acquired the Toronto Triathlon Festival, scheduled this year for July 27, which will now operate under the By Supertri brand. The Toronto Triathlon Festival has taken place each year since 2012. Participants race through the downtown of Canada’s largest city, featuring a swim in Lake Ontario, a bike ride on Toronto’s highways passing […]

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Perfect Game to Host Inaugural Pacific Baseball Championship

Perfect Game’s international expansion will reach a new level this year with the inaugural Perfect Game Pacific Baseball Championship, an international 15U tournament set to take place from August 8–11 in Hokkaido, Japan, an event years in the making. The tournament will feature teams representing the United States, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, South […]

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Music City Baseball

Music City Baseball Partners with Lincoln Property Company

Music City Baseball, LLC has partnered with real estate services firm Lincoln Property Company to announce an agreement to secure and obtain entitlements for a future mixed-use development that could include a multi-purpose venue to bring a Major League Baseball team to Nashville. Music City Baseball is laying the groundwork to bring MLB to Nashville […]

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Position sports

Position Sports Tabs Jeff Motley as Chief Media Officer

Event production and brand marketing firm Position Sports has announced Jeff Motley has joined the company as chief media officer. Motley brings more than 26 years of communications experience from his tenure at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where he most recently served as vice president of communications. He will remain in Las Vegas and […]

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