Author: Justin Shaw

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Seven Continents Club to Include Ultramarathon Distance

The Seven Continents Club will begin presenting the SCC Finisher Medal and Certificate to SCC members in the ultramarathon distance and Marathon Tours & Travel will offer the option of a 50K distance in its Antarctica Marathon running events starting in 2024. The SCC was created in 1995 when the first running of the Antarctica […]

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Westgate SuperBook
Westgate's Superbook has long been the standard bearer for sportsbook experiences in Las Vegas, and the venue to continues to reinvent itself with more than 4,000 square feet of digital space. Photo courtesy of Westgate.

How Las Vegas Still Raises the Bar for Sports Betting

There was a time not long ago that sports betting was taboo. Lawmakers scoffed at the idea of legalizing it. If somebody wanted to put down money on a game, they would have to find a bookie in their town. The entire industry was frowned upon. Las Vegas was the sole refuge for sports bettors […]

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Euroleague Basketball

EuroLeague Final Four to Take Place in Lithuania in 2023, Berlin in 2024

The 2023 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four will take place in Kaunas, Lithuania, and the 2024 edition of the EuroLeague’s showcase event will return to Berlin. The Zalgirio Arena will host the four best teams on the continent, who will play in the semifinals on May 19. The third place and championship games will be […]

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Domico Rodriguez

Domico Rodriguez Named Rapid City Sports Commission Executive Director

Visit Rapid City has announced Domico Rodriguez has been appointed as the executive director for the new Rapid City Sports Commission. “Domico is the right person to help establish and lead the Rapid City Sports Commission,” said Brook Kaufman, president and chief executive officer of Visit Rapid City. “He brings extensive knowledge to this position […]

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USA Hockey
Team USA's Hilary Knight battles with Team Canada's Micah Zandee-Hart in front of the Canadian net during the Rivalry Series on December 15. Photo by USA Hockey

USA Hockey Showcases Women’s National Team in Rivalry Series

As with other women’s sports, USA Hockey has seen an explosion with its women’s national team in recent years. It used to be fans could only see the U.S. women’s team play in exhibitions around the time of the Olympics. Now, that’s all changed with the Rivalry Series. Team USA and Team Canada have had […]

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USA Cycling Tabs Bentonville as Home of U.S. National Mountain Bike Team

USA Cycling has announced Bentonville, Arkansas, will become the official “Home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team,” as athletes set their sights on success leading into 2028. The U.S. National Mountain Bike Team will utilize Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas’ network of trails and gravel for endurance fitness camps, as well as skills-development camps, leading […]

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IIHF Women’s World Championship

Brampton, Ontario, to Host 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship

Hockey Canada and the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association have announced that Brampton, Ontario, will host the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championship from April 5–16, bringing the international competition to the greater Toronto Area for the first time since 2000. Ten teams will compete for gold at the event at CAA Centre: Canada, Czechia, Finland, France, […]

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PHL

Premier Hockey Federation Takes All-Star Game to Canada for First Time

The Premier Hockey Federation has announced that its 2023 All-Star weekend will take place in Toronto, taking the All-Star event to Canada for the first time in league history. Presented by Air Canada and Sailun Tire, this year’s format will include three teams comprised of American, Canadian and Global talents selected from the seven PHF […]

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Major League Pickleball Announces Title Sponsorship With Margaritaville

Major League Pickleball and Margaritaville have announced a title sponsorship, branding the league as “MLP by Margaritaville.” It is one of MLP’s largest commercial deals ever as Margaritaville will play a large part in the branding and strategy of on-site fan activations and entertainment. The 2023 campaign for MLP begins with the airing of the […]

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Visit Myrtle Beach Gives NIL Deals to UConn, Marshall Ahead of Bowl

Visit Myrtle Beach has agreed to teamwide Name, Image and Likeness deals with the Marshall Thundering Herd and the University of Connecticut Huskies football teams ahead of the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Monday. The two schools will compete December 19 and per the partnership, players will have the opportunity to share their experiences in South […]

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