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Belmont Stakes Horse Racing
Flightline (1), with jockey Flavien Prat aboard, wins The Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan horse race before the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Belmont Park to Receive $455 Million in Renovations

The New York Racing Association has gained approval from the New York State Senate to utilize a $455 million loan to build new thoroughbred racing facilities at Belmont Park, the home of the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown. The centerpiece of the re-imagined Belmont Park — which was last renovated […]

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NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023

Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves Headed to Abu Dhabi

The NBA and Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have announced the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 will feature the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves playing preseason games on October 5 and October 7 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 are part of […]

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NJCAA

NJCAA Announces 20 Future Championship Hosts

The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced a number of host locations for championship events that have been approved by the NJCAA Board of Regents. Twenty different NJCAA sports received new championship locations over the course of the next two academic years. The newly approved locations will host events that will be held from […]

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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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