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Fans wait to enter the stadium prior to the Copa America final soccer match between Argentina and Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Copa America Fan Issues No Harbinger for 2026 World Cup

Fans of Argentina and Colombia storming the gates and trying to enter Hard Rock Stadium in Miami by any means necessary, even through air vents, were shared widely on social media, delayed the Copa America championship game’s kickoff by an hour and sparked discussion about security ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Those canvassed […]

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ACC Announces 2024–2025 Championship Sites

The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced its championship dates, sites and tournament formats for the 2024–2025 academic year, which will feature 18 schools for the first time with the addition of Cal, SMU and Stanford. The ACC now sponsors 15 women’s and 13 men’s sports. The 28 overall sports and 15 women’s sports are the […]

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Gainesville to Host American Canoe Association US Sprint National Championships

The Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance in Georgia has announced the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club will host the American Canoe Association US Sprint National Championships from August 6–9, 2024, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Gainesville. The four-day regatta is open to the public and will showcase canoe and kayak sprint athletes of all ages […]

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Big Ten Announces Future Host Sites for Basketball Tournaments

The Big Ten Conference has announced that Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis will host the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments, with future events headed to United Center in Chicago, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The 2025 women’s tournament will take place March 5–9, followed by the […]

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Report Finds Resident Support for Sports Events

Industry professionals have a new data set to review as they make their case for the benefits of sports-related travel. Cimarron Global Solutions and Longwoods International, with support of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, have launched a new report that aims to measure resident sentiment toward sporting events across the United States. The result of the first report: […]

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Amanda Mann to Lead State Farm Arena in Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena have hired Amanda Mann as executive vice president and chief facilities officer. She will oversee the operations of all Hawks properties, including their business offices within Centennial Tower, the Emory Sports Medicine Complex and State Farm Arena, home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. Mann will also be responsible […]

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Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Partners with Formula 1

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has announced a partnership with Formula 1, making the organization an Official Partner of Formula 1. The official destination marketing organization of Southern Nevada are founding partners of the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. This new partnership aims to strengthen the relationship between F1 and Las […]

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USA Cricket Names Johnathan Atkeison as Chief Executive Officer

Johnathan Atkeison, who most recently was the chief operating officer of USA Rugby, will join USA Cricket as its new chief executive officer, effective August 1 Atkeison has over 15 years of national governing body experience. He takes over for Vinay Bhimjiani, who was as interim chief executive officer of USA Cricket since October 2022. […]

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Cities of the Big Ten

Destination Ann Arbor and Choose Lansing Join Cities of the Big Ten Passport Initiative

As the Big Ten has expanded, so have the tourism opportunities between the 18 member schools, which are now spread from coast to coast. Destination Ann Arbor and Choose Lansing have announced their participation in the new Cities of the Big Ten passport initiative, a collaborative effort designed to encourage visitors to explore beyond athletic […]

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World Aquatics Launches Discover Water Program

World Aquatics announced the launching of the Discover Water program on July 25, which was designated World Drowning Prevention Day. The program aims to provide children around the world with the education and skills to enjoy aquatics sports safely. World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam officially launched Discover Water with top international athletes including Anthony Ervin […]

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