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USA Volleyball Names Jaime Weston as Chief Commercial Officer

USA Volleyball has announced the hiring of Jaime Weston as chief commercial officer. Weston previously was the senior vice president of marketing at the National Football League, where she was responsible for setting the brand vision and growth marketing strategies. At USA Volleyball, Weston will lead the commercial and brand strategy of the organization as […]

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Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg laid out the vision for the proposed Louisville Sports Entertainment District at a press conference on December 2. Photo courtesy of the City of Louisville

Louisville Proposes Development of Sports Entertainment District Downtown

The city of Louisville has proposed a sports entertainment district, part of ongoing revitalization efforts downtown, which would be next to Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats, the Triple A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg revealed the proposal on Monday, a joint venture between Louisville Bats’ owner Diamond Baseball Holdings and […]

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USA Track & Field, COO Renee Washington Honored by World Athletics

World Athletics has named USA Track & Field as the winner of its Member Federation Award and USATF Chief Operating Officer Renee Washington was awarded Woman of the Year from the international federation. Washington received the honor in recognition of her work to promote the advancement of gender equity in athletics, including new USATF initiatives […]

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USA Gymnastics Foundation Unveils New Strategic Vision

The newly reconstituted USA Gymnastics Foundation board of directors has unveiled a strategic vision in the principle of being “The All-Around Champion for the Sport.” “It is important to the Foundation that our mission reflects the direction of the sport as a whole,” said USA Gymnastics Board Chair John Deary. “We will fundraise and invest […]

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Pan-American Lacrosse Association Extends Partnership with Visit Central Florida Sports

The Pan-American Lacrosse Association and Visit Central Florida Sports have renewed their partnership through 2028, coinciding with lacrosse’s return to the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles after nearly a century. The partnership, which began in 2019, allows PALA to be based at the offices of Visit Central Florida Sports (Polk County Tourism and […]

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Rose Bowl Stadium Announces Renovation Plans, Fundraising Campaign

One of the most historic sports venues in the world will be getting updates as the Rose Bowl Stadium’s operating company and the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation announced a legacy fundraising campaign to revitalize the Pasadena stadium over the next several years. Among the projects are a new field-level club to be built in the […]

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The Southampton Cup Select Tours offer the campers a chance to see a Premier League game at St. Mary's Stadium. Photo courtesy of Elite Tournaments

Elite Tournaments, Southampton Create Memorable Experience for Youth Players

Every year thousands of kids go to camp, a rite of passage for most school-aged children whether it’s a general summer camp or a specialty camp for a particular interest. One camp in particular requires elite talent to secure an invitation. Elite Tournaments, a Baltimore-based organization that specializes in youth soccer, has a partnership with […]

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Killington GS
The first FIS–sanctioned event on U.S. soil in the upcoming season will be the Stifel Killington Cup in Killington, Vermont, November 30 through December 1, 2024. Photo courtesy of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Historic Home Schedule Boosts Marketing for U.S. Ski & Snowboard

One of the key initiatives for Sophie Goldschmidt when she took over as president and chief executive officer of U.S. Ski & Snowboard nearly three years ago was to bring more major events to the United States. This weekend starts the culmination of that goal, as the United States hosts 12 events sanctioned by the […]

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The Superdome will host the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025, as the massive structure celebrates its 50th anniversary. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel
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New Orleans Ready to Show It’s “Built to Host”

There’s a three-word phrase all over New Orleans. It adorns everything from notepads to drink koozies to signage around the city: Built to Host. It’s a catchy slogan for the popular tourist destination, but those three words have a different meaning in the coming months for the Crescent City less than three months away from […]

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Italian tennis team members celebrate by Davis Cup trophy after Italy won its second consecutive Davis Cup title on November 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Italy to Host the Davis Cup Final 8 From 2025 to 2027

The International Tennis Federation has announced Italy will host the Davis Cup Final 8 from 2025 to 2027, with the 2025 event staged in Bologna. The past three editions of the six-day finale have been hosted in Malaga, Spain, drawing 65,000 spectators in 2024 — 43 percent of whom traveled from overseas. The Davis Cup […]

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