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The International Olympic Committee and the Singapore National Olympic Council have released the event details and ticketing information for the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, taking place in Singapore’s Suntec Centre from June 22–25. It includes Olympic Esports Finals action across 10 events with sport shooting joining the lineup, with the International Shooting Sport Federation’s challenge […]
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The sport of pickleball has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the past several years, sweeping across the United States and sending host cities and destinations into a frenzy. It’s nearly impossible to avoid the sport these days, whether it be in the news, on social media or television. Pickleball is inevitable. According to USA Pickleball, […]
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The National Pickleball League has announced the hiring of Stu Upson, the current chief executive officer of USA Pickleball, as the league’s inaugural commissioner. Upson will join the league on June 1 after fulfilling his remaining duties at USA Pickleball. Upson assumed the role of USA Pickleball’s inaugural chief executive officer in December 2020 and […]
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Populous and Churchill Downs have unveiled the new $90 million First Turn experience as part of a multi-phase transformation underway at the Louisville racetrack. Home to the Kentucky Derby, which attracts approximately 150,000 guests annually, Churchill Downs and Populous are working on a series of enhancements. The new First Turn Club and its grandstand will […]
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The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and Soccer United Marketing have announced the 20th edition of the MexTour in the U.S. will kick off on June 10 when the Mexican Men’s National Team takes on 2022 World Cup qualifier Cameroon at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Mexico and Cameroon have met twice previously, with Mexico winning […]
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The Professional Fighters League has announced Gregg Bernard as its new executive vice president, international strategy and business development. Bernard will report to PFL Chief Executive Officer Peter Murray and oversee PFL’s international regional MMA league expansion in priority markets around the world. Bernard will focus on developing new international strategic partnerships and creating additional […]
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Sport Oregon has announced the promotion of Matt Reed to chief operating officer for the organization. Previously serving as Sport Oregon’s director of sports tourism after joining the organization in January 2020, Reed has led Sport Oregon’s bid process for hosted events and has managed key relationships throughout the state to support those events. In […]
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Dean Gemmell has been named the new chief executive officer of USA Curling by the organization’s board of directors. He had served as the interim CEO since November 1. “Over the last six months, Dean Gemmell has exceeded expectations in his performance as Interim CEO,” said Bret Jackson, chair of the USA Curling Board. “His […]
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Athletes Unlimited announced it will return to USA Lacrosse headquarters in Baltimore to play the third season of its women’s professional lacrosse league from July 20 through August 13. The 2023 lineup of players includes more than a dozen players who have won world championships for the U.S. women’s national team. “Season three of Athletes […]
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World Lacrosse has announced that Utica, New York, will host the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships from September 13–22 with up to 30 men’s and 10 women’s teams expected to compete in the 10-day event. Hosted by Mohawk Valley Garden and Oneida County, with support from World Lacrosse and USA Lacrosse, the tournament will feature […]
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