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Amtrak has announced a partnership with four NBA teams — the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards, as well as correspondent Taylor Rooks. The four teams will promote the benefits of train travel and Amtrak’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging programs via in-arena advertising, digital sweepstakes and social media channels. In addition, […]
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Midtown in College Station, Texas, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of phase 1 of Texas Independence Ballpark. Phase 1 will include four baseball fields, batting cages, concessions stand and more. “This is one of those things that further puts College Station on the map for the sports world, particularly from just under teens through the teen […]
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Milwaukee is a city with a storied sports history. There’s a blend of professional and college sports that keep fans engaged year-round and you can bet they’ll be enjoying a cold beverage and cheering loudly for their teams. The crown jewel of the Milwaukee sports scene is the Bucks, the 2021 NBA champions that feature […]
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The Pro Volleyball Federation announced it will begin play in February 2024, offering “real pro volleyball and the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America.” Organizers revealed Columbus, Ohio, and Dallas-Fort Worth will be two of what it expects to be eight to 10 cities the first season. PVF players will earn about $60,000 […]
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Las Vegas Events has announced that Tim Keener will become the new president of the organization, effective January 1, 2023. Keener currently serves as the vice president of event and ticket operations for LVE. He will replace LVE President Pat Christenson, who will transition to a consultant role to the Las Vegas Events Board of […]
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Major League Baseball has announced the 2024 All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The home of the Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field features a retractable roof and a capacity of more than 40,000. The venue opened during the summer of 2020 amidst the pandemic. The […]
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Terry Hasseltine, the longtime executive director of the Maryland Sports Commission, was awarded as “Tourism Person of the Year” at the 41st Annual Maryland Travel & Tourism Summit on November 16. The event took place at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort in Ocean City, Maryland. Sponsored and managed by the Maryland Tourism Coalition, the summit […]
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The Premier Lacrosse League has announced that The St. James in Springfield, Virginia, will host the 2023 Championship Series from February 22–26. Archers LC, Atlas LC, Chrome LC, and Whipsnakes LC will play three round-robin games from Wednesday to Friday to determine seeding for the semifinals on Saturday. Winners will advance to the Championship on […]
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Spartan and World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles, have signed a memorandum of understanding and established a framework to develop the sport of obstacle racing worldwide. The collaboration includes the sanctioning and hosting of elite-level races, cooperation on competition rules, officiating and training, anti-doping rules and broadcast planning. The agreement also focuses on […]
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ASM Global has promoted industry veteran Alex Merchán to chief marketing officer. In his new role, Merchán, whose most recent position was executive vice president of marketing, will spearhead the company’s branding and positioning across areas including global partnerships, digital and CRM strategy, business development and advisory and investing efforts across the U.S. and internationally. […]
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