Author: Jason Gewirtz

Jason Gewirtz is the editor and publisher of SportsTravel. He has worked at the magazine in various roles since 2008, including as managing editor and editor. He is a former member of the Sports ETA board of directors.
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U.S. Figure Skating Celebrates National Get Up Day

On February 1, U.S. Figure Skating will invite people from around the United States to participate in the third annual National Get Up Day. As part of the event, people are encouraged to share stories that embody the “Get Up spirit” at WeGetUp.com, by using #WeGetUp or #NationalGetUpDay on social platforms or by contacting their local media outlet […]

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USA Curling Names Toyota as Sponsor

Toyota has added USA Curling to its stable of national governing bodies that is sponsors. The deal makes the NGB the ninth winter governing body sponsored by the auto manufacturer. The deal with USA Curling includes sponsorship of the NGB’s Paralympic program, national championships, Curling Night in America on NBCSN and activation at one Paralympic Team and […]

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JetPack Aviation demonstrated its capabilities at several Red Bull Air Races in 2018, including a race staged in Budapest. Photograph: Mark Somay/Red Bull Content Pool

Jetpack Racing League Preps for Takeoff

Jetpacks are a technology that always seems to be in the future. But that future seems to be getting a little closer. Soon, you may be able to attend a race as a fan—or host one as a venue—in the JetPack Racing League. That, at least, is the plan conceived by David Mayman, CEO of […]

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Jeffrey Pollack to Become XFL’s First President and COO

The XFL has turned to a sports industry veteran to become its first president and chief operating officer. Jeffrey Pollack will serve in the role, overseeing the upstart football league’s strategic planning and business operations, as well as the management of the league’s eight teams. “Just as Oliver Luck is perfectly suited to be commissioner and CEO, so too is […]

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USA Luge Signs Extension With White Castle

USA Luge will slide for at least two more years with White Castle, agreeing to an extension on the fast food company’s sponsorship with the national governing body. Under terms of the deal, White Castle will continue as the title sponsor for USA Luge’s talent identification program, which is known as the White Castle USA […]

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Fox Sports to Air USBC Masters and U.S. Open

Fox Sports will televise the USBC Masters and U.S. Open bowling events as part of its Go Bowling! PBA Tour television package. The multiyear arrangement was announced by the Professional Bowlers Association, the United States Bowling Congress and the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America at the BPAA Mid-Winter Summit in New Orleans. As part of the deal, Fox Sports will televise the U.S. Open live from […]

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