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Tech Port

ASM Global’s San Antonio Tech Port Center + Arena Opens to Sold-Out Crowds

ASM Global has officially opened the Tech Port Center + Arena in San Antonio, which includes a 24-hour gaming area and 2,500-seat technology arena plus a food and beverage offering unique to the live event industry. Tech Port is an expansive community project combining a sports arena, food hall and museum/conference/special event space which will […]

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Classic Center Arena
The groundbreaking for the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, Georgia, included several key members of the community.

The Classic Center Arena in Athens Celebrates Groundbreaking

There will soon be a new all-purpose venue in Athens, Georgia, which will accommodate community events in several ways. On April 28, a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Classic Center Arena in Athens kicked off a new chapter in the city’s event industry. Slated to open in November 2023, The Classic Center […]

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MikeHiggins
Publix Sports Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, has tabbed Mike Higgins as its new general manager.

Publix Sports Park Hires Mike Higgins as General Manager

Publix Sports Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, has tabbed Mike Higgins as its new general manager. Higgins comes to Publix Sports Park from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, where he served as director of championships. While at the NAIA, Higgins led initiatives to improve the student-athlete experience at national championships and was tournament […]

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Las Vegas Ballpark
The inaugural Triple-A Triple Championship weekend will take place Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2022, at the new Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, Nevada.

MiLB to Host Inaugural Triple-A Championship Weekend in Las Vegas

Minor League Baseball has introduced an exciting new format to crown a champion over three days in Las Vegas this fall. The inaugural Triple-A Triple Championship weekend will take place September 30–October 2, 2022, at the new Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, Nevada. The three-game series will begin with the division winners of the Triple-A […]

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NFL International
The National Football League has announced it will be adding five international games to its 2022 schedule.

NFL Announces Five International Games for 2022 Season

In its concerted effort to grow the game outside America’s borders, the National Football League has announced it will be adding five international games to its 2022 schedule. The first three games will take place in London. The Minnesota Vikings take on the New Orleans Saints on October 2 at 9:30 a.m. ET at Tottenham […]

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MajorLeagueCricketOrangeCounty

Cricket Stadium Development Takes Step Forward in Orange County

Major League Cricket has entered an exclusive negotiating agreement with the city of Irvine, California, toward having a cricket venue on a 15-acre parcel of Great Park that would be home to a MLC team. The stadium would have a planned capacity of 10,000 that can be further increased for major international events. Plans include […]

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SportsIllustratedResorts

Sports Illustrated Resort Plans Unveiled

The first Sports Illustrated Hotel and Resort will be scheduled to unveil in 2023 in the Dominican Republic with another resort planned for Orlando, Florida, in the future. Storyland Studios will design and master plan the project. The locations will feature visitor attractions, as well as dining, lifestyle and wellness experiences. The resort will celebrate […]

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DaytonaSoccerFest

NWSL Joins Daytona Soccer Fest With Match Between Orlando Pride and Racing Louisville FC

Daytona International Speedway will host a NWSL match between the Orlando Pride and Racing Louisville FC as part of Daytona Soccer Fest, which promises to bring entertainment and soccer to the iconic venue known for the annual Daytona 500. The game, originally scheduled for July 2 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, will instead be on […]

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