Author: Justin Shaw

USOPC

USOPC Announces Massive Financial Program for Olympians and Paralympians

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced an initiative that will see $200,000 in benefits given to each Team USA Olympian and Paralympian and their families through 2032. The donation to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation is from Ross Stevens, a Team USA supporter and founder of Stone Ridge Holdings Group, […]

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Greg Edwards

Catch Des Moines President and CEO Greg Edwards Retiring

Catch Des Moines has announced the retirement of President and CEO Greg Edwards, who has been with the organization since 2000. During Edwards’ 25 years at the helm of Catch Des Moines he helped bring marquee events to the region including NCAA Wrestling Championships, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds and […]

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Spokane Sports

Spokane Sports Launches Spokane Champions Women in Sports Campaign

Spokane Sports has launched the Spokane Champions Women in Sports campaign as the destination builds momentum toward several months filled with women’s sporting events including the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Spokane Sports has released a free community toolkit, giving businesses and residents access to downloadable resources such as social graphics, posters, table tents, coasters and […]

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Upstate Medical University Arena

Onondaga County Putting $2.6 Million Into Home of Syracuse Crunch

Onondaga County in New York is making a $2.6 million investment toward improvements at the Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, home of the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch, an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The enhancements for the venue are set to begin this summer and will be unveiled in time for […]

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United Sports Collective

Five NGBs Create “United Sports Collective”

Five national governing bodies — USA Cycling, USA Fencing, US Rowing, US Sailing and US Squash — have announced they will unify their commercial rights to create a singular platform for brands seeking partnership with thousands of owned and sanctioned events across the NGBs. All five organizations will be under the banner of the “United […]

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MexTour 2025

Salt Lake City and Chapel Hill to Host Mexico Men’s National Soccer Team

The Mexican men’s soccer national team will play in two new locations against European opposition as part of its 2025 MexTour, days before the start of this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and Soccer United Marketing have announced that Mexico will open the 22nd annual MexTour on June 7 against Switzerland […]

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Champions Rising

USA Football Releases Flag Football Documentary

As flag football continues its rapid ascendance around the world, USA Football is capitalizing on the increased interest with the documentary “Champions Rising: USA Football’s National Team.” The 90-minute film, produced by Duality Sports & Entertainment and directed by Mike Pacicco, premiered on USA Football’s YouTube channel today. The documentary chronicles the journey of the […]

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Playbook365

Playbook365 Unveils “Playbook Facility Management Software”

Playbook365, a tournament management software company, has unveiled a new software program to help operators keep sports facilities running at full capacity. Playbook Facility Management Software combines tools for sports facility management on one platform. It streamlines operations from field and court scheduling to booking, club management, invoicing and member communications. “Most sports facilities rely […]

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Wasserman bluemedia

Wasserman Acquires Branding and Signage Company Bluemedia

Wasserman has acquired branding and signage company bluemedia, which has 250-plus clients including the NFL, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Phoenix Raceway, Kansas City Chiefs, NCAA and the Atlanta Falcons Stadium Company. As part of the acquisition, Gina Patel, president of bluemedia, will join Wasserman Live as group vice president. Patel and the team will continue […]

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