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Visit Savannah has hired Kristyn Smith as director of the Savannah Sports Council. Smith joins the organization from OneSpartanburg, Inc. in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she held a similar position in sports tourism development. Smith will lead the Savannah Sports Council team in researching and generating hotel bookings in sports and related markets, along with […]
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According to numbers released by Visit Knoxville, the 2023 Bassmaster Classic generated an estimated economic impact of more than $35.5 million for the Tennessee community. The 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota saw a crowd of 163,914 fans descend on Knoxville for Classic Week activities. The March 24–26 event also broke […]
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The Oakland A’s have made the next move toward relocating to Las Vegas, announcing that the team has signed a binding agreement to purchase 49 acres of land near the Las Vegas Strip for the site of a future ballpark. In a statement, the team, which for years has negotiated with the city of Oakland […]
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Concacaf announced the full match schedule for the 2023 Gold Cup with the United States playing group stage games in Chicago, Charlotte and St. Louis. Concacaf earlier announced the 15 stadiums in 14 United States and Canadian destinations that will host matches of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup with four first-time hosts. The 17th edition […]
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The inaugural World Champions Cup will be played December 7-10, 2023, at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, the latest international team competition that will be sanctioned by the Champions Tour and will feature U.S., European and International teams playing over three days of competition. World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els, 2003 U.S. […]
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FIFA has confirmed Argentina as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023, which will start May 20 after Indonesia was removed as host “due to the current circumstances” in late March. FIFA earlier announced that Indonesia would not host the tournament due to political turmoil regarding Israel’s participation in the tournament. Indonesian President Joko […]
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USA Softball has announced it will search for the first-ever naming rights partner for its softball complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which serves as the headquarters for USA Softball and hosts numerous local, regional and national softball events throughout the year including the NCAA College World Series. “This is an exciting opportunity for a company […]
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Notre Dame and South Carolina’s women’s basketball programs will open the 2023-2024 season with a game on November 6 in Paris, the first college game in the French capital ever. “We did not hesitate to accept the invitation” said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley. “Playing Notre Dame in Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our […]
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The Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings will play in the first-ever NHL games in the Southern Hemisphere, as Melbourne will play host to the 2023 NHL Global Series on September 23 and September 24 at Rod Laver Arena, home of the Australian Open. The games will be supported by Visit Victoria. The announcement was made […]
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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has been named the official entitlement sponsor of the East Harmon Zone at the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. As the latest event partner for the race, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will take over the East Harmon Zone, complete with entertainment and fan activations. “We are excited to […]
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USA Rugby has announced a year-long celebration as it marks its 50th year as members, donors and fans will recount historical moments, along with opportunities to celebrate through events, memorabilia and philanthropic opportunities.
The @RocketLeague Championship Series presented by @BLASTPremier will return to North America this June when @visitRaleigh, North Carolina, hosts the second RLCS Major of the year from June 26–29 at the Lenovo Center.
Youth hockey events organizer Play Hockey has announced a partnership with Base Sports Group as its first sponsorship agency partner in the United States.
The County of Pulaski, Virginia, has named Tim Miller as the director of the newly created Sports Tourism & Entertainment Authority.
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