Author: Justin Shaw

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USA Flag Football Partners with Global Sports Experiences

USA Flag Football has announced a strategic partnership with Global Sports Experiences, a provider of international group travel and sports hospitality, to support the growing number of national and international teams participating in the 2026 Flag Football World Championships in Tampa, Florida. “International interest in our events has never been higher,” said Travis Burnett, chief […]

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Snohomish County Sports Commission’s Nathan Caferro Promoted to Sports Events Manager

The Snohomish County Sports Commission has announced the promotion of Nathan Caferro to sports events manager. Caferro began working for the Snohomish County Sports Commission as the sports event coordinator in June 2022. In this new role, his responsibilities will include leading the event services program, assisting with annual sporting events and starting an equipment […]

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USCAA Promotes Barbara Jean Bertges to CEO

The United States Collegiate Athletic Association has announced the promotion of Barbara Jean Bertges from chief operating officer to chief executive officer to the organization as it expands opportunities, enhances student-athlete experiences and strengthens its national footprint. Bertjes has held the position of chief operating officer for the past four years and before that was […]

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NJCAA Renews Partnership with PGA of America

The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced a partnership renewal with the PGA of America to grow the game through sharing professional and career opportunities with two-year collegiate golfers. The PGA of America will collaborate with NJCAA golf programs to present student-athletes with engagement in the game of golf beyond their collegiate experience, including […]

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Ruidoso Xterra
The Xterra Ruidoso event was a showcase for the triathlon course that will host the Xterra World Championship in 2026. Photo courtesy of Xterra

New Mexico Hosts Inaugural Xterra Event Ruidoso Triathlon

As the New Mexico city of Ruidoso prepares to host the 30th anniversary of the Xterra World Championship, the mountain village hosted hundreds of athletes from August 15–17 for the inaugural Xterra Ruidoso triathlon event. The Xterra World Championship will celebrate its 30 years by returning to the United States in Ruidoso from October 8–11, […]

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LA28 Celebrates Three Year Mark to 2028 Paralympic Games

Three years out from hosting its first Paralympic Games, LA28 celebrated the milestone with the debut of two new custom emblems to further generate excitement for the 2028 Paralympic Summer Games. The “Relentless Reinvention” emblem features a pixelated kaleidoscope representing athletes’ ability to evolve and change constantly. The “Innovation Moonshot” emblem represents progress and possibility […]

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A colorful wall of flowers and foliage welcomes patrons into the Cincinnati Open. The venue recently underwent $260 million in renovations. Photo by Justin Shaw

Cincinnati Eyes Reemergence into Sports Tourism

Like a Joe Burrow two-minute drill in the fourth quarter, a last-second equalizer from FC Cincinnati or a game-tying Elly De la Cruz homer in the bottom of the ninth, Cincinnati is staging a comeback. Cincy, as the natives affectionately call it, is scrappy. It’s old school. It’s a throwback. The problem is in the […]

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LA28 to Implement Naming Rights at Competition Venues

For the first time in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, LA28 will implement naming rights at competition venues for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. Comcast Squash Center at Universal Studios and Honda Center have been announced as the first branded venues for the LA28 Games. “From the […]

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San Francisco 49ers Implement Reusable Cups Initiative

The San Francisco 49ers, in partnership with PepsiCo, have announced the implementation of reusable cups at Levi’s Stadium. The initiative builds upon the venue’s sustainability reputation and expands on PepsiCo’s global efforts to advance sustainable packaging solutions while marking the company’s first reusable cup project with an NFL franchise. The reusable cups debuted during the […]

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Florida’s Sports Coast to Host Florida Senior Games Through 2028

Florida’s Sports Coast will continue to host the Florida Senior Games through 2028 in Pasco County, the Florida Sports Foundation has announced, following three years of competition that attracted over 7,600 athletes to the area. “Florida’s Sports Coast was a generous and welcoming host community for the last three years of the Florida Senior Games,” […]

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