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LA28 Reynold Hoover

Reynold Hoover Named Chief Executive Officer of LA28

A retired three-star lieutenant general in the United States Army who also had various roles in the federal government, Reynold Hoover was named as Chief Executive Officer for the LA28 organizing committee on Wednesday. Hoover succeeds Kathy Carter, who stepped down as chief executive officer in December 2023. Carter oversaw LA28’s founding partnerships and led a […]

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Volleyball Foundation

FIVB Hosts Launch Event for New Volleyball Foundation

FIVB, the international federation for volleyball, launched its Volleyball Foundation last week in Lausanne with over $625,000 raised through donations and a charity auction to support projects around the world. Piguet Auction House conducted the bidding with volleyball memorabilia donated by the FIVB and legends of the game. Featuring both online and live bidding, the […]

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Omaha Multisport USA Triathlon

Omaha to Host 2025 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival

The 2025 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival will take place at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 4–8, 2025, the national governing body has announced. The event, held in partnership with Omaha Sports Commission, will be returning to the city for a second year in a row. It will take place over five […]

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Allegiant NFL

Allegiant Airlines Creates New Flights for 2024 NFL Season

Allegiant Airlines has announced a series of special flights for the National Football League season out of six airports with direct flights for weekend getaways during the fall. Flights will be targeted for fans of the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings, each of which have airports that […]

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Williamsburg Sports & Events Center

KemperSports to Manage Williamsburg Sports & Events Center

KemperSports will manage the Williamsburg Sports & Events Center, a Virginia facility scheduled to open in 2026. KemperSports Venues, a division of KemperSports, will manage the center after being selected by the Historic Triangle Recreational Facilities Authority, a partnership between the city of Williamsburg, James City County and York County. Once complete, the Williamsburg Sports […]

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Athletes Unlimited Softball League

Athletes Unlimited Softball League to Launch in 2025

Athletes Unlimited will start up the Athletes Unlimited Softball League with a scheduled launch in 2025 featuring four teams playing a 30-game season. The new league will complement the existing AU Pro Softball Championship season. The announcement was made on Tuesday ahead of the day’s action at the NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma […]

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Henderson Rendering

Henderson Plans for $70 Million Indoor Sports Complex

Henderson, Nevada, has announced plans for a $70 million indoor sports complex has been presented for final approval at a July 2 City Council meeting. The planned 180,000 square-foot, two-level complex is anticipated to have basketball courts that can convert to other uses such as volleyball and pickleball; hybrid turf fields for indoor soccer, box […]

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Overall view of SoFi Stadium as the Los Angeles Rams play the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Charity Auction Bidding Off Los Angeles Rams Gameday Experience

Fans of the Los Angeles Rams have a day left to bid for the chance to fly with the NFL team on its charter to a road game this season along with pre-game field passes and accommodations. The winning bidder on Charity Buzz along with one guest will be able to travel with the Rams […]

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Ultimate Frisbee Association

Ultimate Frisbee Association Elects Tim DeByl as CEO and Commissioner

The Ultimate Frisbee Association has elected Tim DeByl as its new chief executive officer and commissioner effective immediately. Previously the league’s chief operating officer, DeByl becomes the fourth commissioner in UFA history, taking over for Steve Hall, who has held the role since 2018. DeByl will also continue as the co-owner and head coach of […]

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Sand Soccer
The 30th Anniversary of the North American Sand Soccer Championships will be celebrated this weekend in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Photo by Sean Smith Photography via NASSC.

Virginia Beach to Host 30th Anniversary of Sand Soccer Championships

The 30th anniversary of the North American Sand Soccer Championships will be held this weekend, June 7–9, at the Virginia Beach Waterfront with over 800 amateur and professional teams competing in divisions ranging from Under-8 to Over-50. The event will span almost two miles of beachfront with an estimated 100,000 attendees to the three-day event […]

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