U.S. Soccer and MLS Sign Rights Deal
U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer have signed a television and media rights partnership with ESPN, Fox Sports and Univision Deportes. All three networks…
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SMG has promoted David Causton to regional vice-president for the company’s convention center division. Causton has served as general manager…
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Plano Centre in Plano, Texas, has appointed Mark Jarrell general manager. Jarrell most recently served for nine years as senior park…
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Greg Ortale has stepped down from his position as president and chief executive officer of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau…
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The International Olympic Committee has awarded NBCUniversal the broadcast rights across all media platforms in the United States…
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Record crowds, a new event model and a clean sweep by top U.S. gymnasts added up to a successful AT&T American Cup in Greensboro, North Carolina. “We couldn’t have asked for a better overall experience,” said Steve Penny, president and CEO of USA Gymnastics. The international competition, held in Greensboro for the first time, drew large crowds, nearly doubling…
The World Awaits By John Conroy When Brazil and Croatia kick off the 2014 World Cup on June 12, the loudest sound inside Arena de São Paolo may not be the delighted screams of the fans but the relieved sighs of FIFA and Brazilian officials. Given the fraught nature of the preparation for the 20th […]
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The Fiesta Bowl has appointed Mike Nealy executive director. Most recently, Nealy served as president and chief operating officer of the Phoenix Coyotes…
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The Keystone State Games, Pennsylvania’s amateur athletic festival, will return to York, Pennsylvania in 2015, 2016 and 2017. As part of the agreement…
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USA Gymnastics has announced that the 2015 U.S. Women’s National Junior Olympic Championships will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, May 15–16…
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The IOC’s Coordination Commission was in Los Angeles this week for a three-day visit to review selected venues and track the progress of the @LA28 Games. The tours included the Rose Bowl, Intuit Dome and several venues in Long Beach.
The @HCHSA has appointed Ryan Walsh as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Janis Burke. Walsh is currently the chief executive officer and executive director of the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, a position he has held since 2018.
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