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KC2026 announced that the board of directors has elected Mark Jorgenson, a retired financial services executive, to the role of president, succeeding Karen Daniel. “We are immensely grateful to Karen for her visionary leadership and tireless dedication to KC2026,” said KC2026 Chief Executive Officer Pam Kramer. “Her impact has been profound and she leaves the […]
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Baylee Robinson, who has over a decade of experience working with and for national governing bodies, has been hired by Airstream Ventures as its new sports tourism and sales executive. Robinson was event coordinator for USA Volleyball from 2017–2019 and was event and membership director for USA Artistic Swimming from 2019–2024. Robinson’s experience with USA […]
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Ironman will host its first event in Nebraska with the addition of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha triathlon on June 7, 2026, the opening year of a three-year contract with the city that will take athletes through Omaha and the Midlands Region of Nebraska. “We are incredibly excited to partner with and welcome an Ironman 70.3 […]
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Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment has hired Adrian Culea as director of global growth strategy and government affairs. Culea’s career spans the National Basketball Association, professional sports teams, the White House and the U.S. Department of Energy. Most recently, he served as special assistant managing strategic operations for the coaching staff of Cleveland Cavaliers coach […]
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Automotive media company Motorsport Network has named industry veteran Alejandro Agag as a strategic advisor to the chairman of the board. Agag’s role includes providing guidance on global initiatives, commercial transactions, brand positioning, market expansion and corporate development. oss motorsport, media and investment communities to identify new opportunities and maximize value for the business. Agag […]
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The inaugural Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic is set to take place in Asheville, North Carolina, from September 5–6 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in conjunction with Explore Asheville and the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission. The lineup includes women’s volleyball teams from Western Carolina, Bradley University, the College of Charleston and UNC Charlotte each playing three […]
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East Texas A&M University has chosen Sports Facilities Companies to operate its new ssports facility which is set to open in fall of 2026. SFC will oversee staffing, facility maintenance, programming, marketing and daily operations management. Beyond operations, SFC will collaborate with the university to lead a branding, naming and logo creation process. With construction […]
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The Sports San Diego Board of Directors has elected Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich as president of the non-profit organization for 2025, succeeding Jackie Reed. Formerly known as the San Diego Bowl Game Association, Sports San Diego has produced the annual Holiday Bowl college football game since 1978. In 2022, the organization integrated the region’s sports commission […]
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Champion baseball teams from 10 southeastern states recently traveled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to battle for the DBB Boys World Series title for the 14U age group. The World Series games took place at Jaycee Park with numerous other events occurring throughout the city. Games began July 26 and the championship game is slated for today. […]
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College basketball season will tip off on November 3 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with a special six–game feature split between the two locations. The Field of 68 is partnering with Visit York County at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center and Sanford Sports and the Sanford Pentagon for […]
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