Author: Justin Shaw

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FIBA 3×3 World Cup to be held in Poland in 2026

Warsaw will host the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Cup, marking the first time the country welcomes 3×3’s flagship event. “Bringing the FIBA 3×3 World Cup in Warsaw for the first time highlights Poland’s strong commitment to 3×3 basketball,” said FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis. “With its proven success in organizing top-tier events, Poland is a […]

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Destination Ann Arbor Sees Huge Boost from Michigan Football Games

According to a report commissioned by Destination Ann Arbor, the 2024 University of Michigan football season generated $226.7 million in direct visitor spending from attendees residing outside Washtenaw County. On average, each home game contributed approximately $28 million in direct visitor spending to the local economy. When modeled to include indirect and induced effects, the […]

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2027 NFL Draft Rendering
A rendering shows what the 2027 NFL Draft in Washington, D.C. could look like. Rendering courtesy of the NFL

2027 NFL Draft Headed to Washington, D.C.

The 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C, with activations across the District’s landmarks, including the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue. Hosted in partnership with the Washington Commanders and the local organizing committee, Events DC, the 2027 draft will be a three-day event that includes a variety of community events, the draft concert […]

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National Wheelchair Basketball Association Promotes Brandon McBeain to CEO

The National Wheelchair Basketball Association has announced Brandon McBeain as the organization’s new chief executive officer and executive director, succeeding former CEO David Shaffer who resigned April 25. “I am extremely excited to serve the NWBA members and board of directors in this new role,” McBeain said. “I look forward to developing new revenue streams […]

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T100 Gold Coast
Left to Right: Andrew Powell (Queensland Minister for Tourism), Ben Mannion (Events Management Queensland CEO), Ash Gentle (T100 professional athlete) and Sam Renouf (PTO CEO) at T100 Gold Coast Announcement on Surfers Paradise Beach. PTO photo

Professional Triathletes Organization to Make Australia Debut in 2026

The Professional Triathletes Organization will have a T100 Triathlon World Tour event on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia, starting in 2026. Queensland joins Singapore, San Francisco, London, Lake Las Vegas, Vancouver, Dubai and Qatar as T100 Tour host locations. The inaugural Gold Coast T100 Triathlon weekend will take place over March 21–22, 2026, with […]

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Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball headed to Omaha and Madison

Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball has unveiled its new branding and new host cities in the United States for this year’s tournament. The 2025 Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship will feature 44 players who will face off in Omaha and Madison, Wisconsin, later this year “Athletes Unlimited takes great pride in the role it has played […]

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Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic
Events DC will sponsor the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic, May 31 and June 1, 2025. Photo courtesy of Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic

Events DC to Sponsor 2025 Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic

Events DC will sponsor the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic, a Pro/Am cycling event taking place May 31 and June 1 in Washington, D.C. The event features a showcase for top-tier professional and amateur cycling races, while also producing the non-competitive Challenge Ride into the heart of the nation’s capital. In addition to the featured […]

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OKC Women’s Softball World Cup

Oklahoma City to Host 2026 WBSC Women’s World Cup Group Stage

Devon Park in Oklahoma City will be one of three hosts for the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation Women’s World Cup Group Stage, joining Lima, Peru, and Prague. This will be the first time Oklahoma City has hosted Women’s World Cup action. Oklahoma City is the longtime host of the NCAA Women’s College World Series […]

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Destination Dayton

NCAA First Four Tournament Brings Big Business to Dayton

The 2025 NCAA First Four Tournament games in Dayton, Ohio, generated $6,631,875 in estimated direct spending economic impact, Destination Dayton has announced. This year’s First Four games saw Mount St. Mary’s beat American University along with Xavier beating Texas, Alabama State beating Saint Francis and North Carolina beating San Diego State. The University of Dayton […]

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