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Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix Extended Through 2027

IndyCar has announced the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix has been extended through the 2027 race season. IndyCar made the announcement April 30 at Barber Motorsports Park, which has hosted the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix each year since 2010. This extension allows the race to continue its mission of raising funds for […]

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PopStroke

Tiger Woods’ PopStroke Adding 13 Locations Across U.S.

PopStroke Entertainment Group announced their upcoming venue lineup that will bring the unique putting concept to several new markets across the United States. The golf entertainment company is owned by Greg Bartoli, Tiger Woods‘ TGR Ventures and TaylorMade Golf Company. There are PopStroke venues under construction in Scottsdale, Arizona; Delray Beach, Florida; and Tuscaloosa, Alabama. […]

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Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Plans New 320,000-Square-Foot Arena

Plans have been revealed for a new 320,000-square-foot arena in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that will have the capacity to host more than 230 events per year, according to a news release. Western Michigan University athletics and the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team are among the teams that could use the space. Early design concepts have included a […]

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Ice Storm Drone Racing

Professional Drone Racing Returns to Milwaukee

The second annual Ice Storm Drone Racing Competition returns to Milwaukee on April 29–30 as professional international drone racing over ice comes to the Pettit National Ice Center. The event is organized by the Milwaukee Montessori School and MultiGP Drone Racing, the world’s largest professional drone racing league. “We already have more than 70 drone […]

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Tennessee Titans new stadium

Tennessee Titans Gain Approval for $2.1 Billion Stadium

The Tennessee Titans have received final approval from the Metropolitan Nashville Council to move forward with plans to build a new, enclosed $2.1 billion stadium. The Metro Nashville City Council approved by a 26-12 vote Wednesday morning on the final reading to allow its sports authority to issue $760 million in bonds. That combines with […]

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ASM Global London

ASM Global Partners with London Stadium

ASM Global has announced a new partnership with London Stadium to create additional event content to the stadium’s upcoming calendar, as well as create new commercial opportunities. Built to host the London 2012 Olympic Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Stadium is the home of Premier League soccer club West Ham United as well […]

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host 2024 Rugby Challenge Cup

The 2024 European Professional Club Rugby Challenge Cup will take place at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24–25. Major rugby fixtures have been previously staged at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has a capacity of 62,850. The 2024 EPCR Finals will be the biggest rugby event at the venue to date. “We are absolutely delighted […]

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Womens World Cup

Several Member Associations Bidding for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Several member associations have expressed interest in hosting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, headed up by a joint bid from U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation. The Royal Belgian Football Association, the Royal Netherlands Football Association and the German Football Association have expressed joint interest. The Brazilian Football Association and South African Football […]

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