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College Basketball Academy

NCAA College Basketball Academies Heading to Memphis

The inaugural College Basketball Academy for women will take place July 28–31 at the Memphis Sports and Events Center in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition, the College Basketball Academy for men, which has been restructured since its debut in 2019, is set to return July 24–27 at the same venue. Organized with input from the National […]

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Chris Overholt
Chris Overholt appeared at TEAMS '21 in Atlantic City as CEO of OverActive Media, a position he has resigned recently to join the Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)

MSG Sports Corp. Adds Chris Overholt as SVP

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. announced Chris Overholt has been named senior vice president of global partnerships, effective March 27. Overholt joins MSG Sports from Overactive Media, where he was the president and chief executive officer. Overholt will oversee all global partnership sales efforts for MSG Sports and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. “Chris brings […]

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Gay Polo Tournament

International Gay Polo Tournament to Take Place in April

The National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida, will host the Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament from April 6–9, 2023. The event inspires and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in sports and beyond. “As our world continues to evolve, we remain a constant at the forefront, working to create inclusiveness and equality in not […]

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Ironman

Ironman Announces 2023 Broadcast Schedule

Ironman has announced its broadcast schedule for the 2023 season. The 2023 full-distance Ironman triathlon broadcast schedule will feature 12 stops around the globe including both the men’s and women’s 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship, which will be available on Ironman.com/LIVE, and Ironman YouTube and Facebook channels. The 2023 season Ironman 70.3 triathlon broadcast schedule […]

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Portland Expo Center

Portland Expo Center to Focus on Future Sports Events

The Portland Metro Council received recommendations on February 28 about the future of the Portland Expo Center and plans to pivot the venue’s business model to focus and prioritize professional, amateur and recreational sports events as primary markets. The Center’s sporting events could range from indoor track meets to team sports tournaments to individual sports […]

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Tottenham F1

Formula 1 and Tottenham Hotspur Announce Strategic Partnership

Tottenham Hotspur has announced a 15-year strategic partnership with Formula 1 that will bring a new motorsport experience to London with the world’s first in-stadium electric karting facility and London’s longest indoor track based below Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s South Stand. The experience will include separate tracks for both adults and juniors and has been accredited […]

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Butler Playfly

Butler University to Host NACE Starleague Grand Finals

Playfly Esports has announced the spring 2023 NACE Starleague Grand Finals will take place in-person at Butler University on April 29–30. Following the success of the Fall 2022 Grand Finals, the spring event will feature 14 teams from colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada vying for championships inside Butler’s 7,500-square-foot Esports Park. Seven […]

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Breeders Cup Del Mar

Breeders’ Cup Headed to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in 2024

The Breeders’ Cup, thoroughbred racing’s year-end global championship event, has announced the 2024 World Championships will take place in Del Mar, California, November 1–2. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will host the best horses, trainers and jockeys for two days of action that features 14 Grade 1 races with purses and awards totaling more than […]

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USWNT Ireland

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team to Play in Austin, St. Louis

The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will play two April friendlies against the Republic of Ireland as both teams prepare for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The teams will meet on April 8 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. CT. The second match will be April 11 at the brand new […]

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2023 Water Polo World Cup Finals

USA Water Polo to Host 2023 Water Polo World Cup Finals

World Aquatics has announced that USA Water Polo will host for the upcoming 2023 Water Polo World Cup Finals. The competitions will take place in Southern California, with the women’s tournament set for June 23–25 at Long Beach City College in Long Beach and the men’s tournament set for June 30 through July 2 at […]

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