Author: Matt Traub

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EventHub Named Partner for 2023 Running USA Industry Conference

Running USA will use EventHub as its official expo software partner for the 19th Running USA Industry Conference at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center scheduled for February 12–14, 2023. Running USA has previously used the platform to manage its 2019–2022 conference expos. Running USA exhibitors will be able to select and purchase […]

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USA Boxing International Invitational Set in Pueblo in September

The inaugural USA Boxing International Invitational will take place September 12–15 in Pueblo, Colorado, at the Pueblo Convention Center, bringing more than 10 countries to compete against the top elite boxers in the United States. Countries scheduled to send teams include China, France, Germany and Philippines. Team USA will field multiple boxers in each of […]

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APTOPIX Virus Outbreak Olympics Tokyo 2020
A man is seen through the Olympic rings in front of the New National Stadium in Tokyo on March 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Multiple Countries Already Preparing 2036 Olympic Bids

While the International Olympic Committee’s immediate focus this year will be deciding which city it selects for targeted dialogue for the 2030 Winter Games, two countries have already been making noise about the next open Summer Games as potential hosts in 2036. Istanbul, a serial bidder for the Olympics that has tried for five of […]

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Former Sports Commission, League Executives Join Anti-Doping Team

The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit has added three people to its executive leadership team with Ben Mosier in the role of executive director, Kate Mittelstadt as chief of operations and Michelle Pujals as general counsel. Mosier joined Drug Free Sport International, the independent enforcement agency, in 2010 after working as the national events coordinator […]

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IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during the final day of Executive Board meetings. Photo by IOC/Christophe Moratal

Bach: IOC Resolute in Russian Stance Ahead of 2024

While it may seem that the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games are a far way off, the looming issue of Russian and Belarusian athlete participation may have to be resolved sooner than later with the Olympic qualification processes for some sports already underway. Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov wrote on the Telegram messaging […]

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Colorado Springs to Welcome 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week

Colorado Springs, Colorado, will host the 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week for the first time in the national governing body’s 96 years of competition. It is the second time a USA Weightlifting national event has visited the state of Colorado, following the Denver-based 2021 North American Open Finals. The competition from June 24 through […]

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NJCAA, ESPN Strike Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement

ESPN and the NJCAA have announced a multi-year media rights agreement to begin with the 2022-2023 season that will include the Division I football national championship game broadcast nationally with dozens of other events throughout the fall, winter and spring broadcast on ESPN Plus, the cable network’s streaming service. “This opportunity to work with ESPN […]

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NACE Starleague Partners with LeagueSpot

NACE Starleague has announced a three-year platform partnership with LeagueSpot to enable competition for almost 700 registered programs. LeagueSport will build NACE Starleague’s online home to help schools compete, communicate and build community for students. “As we continue our collective work on elevating collegiate esports on campuses nationwide, we are thrilled to bring LeagueSpot on […]

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OVG Hospitality

Oak View Group Acquires Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services

Oak View Group has acquired Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Event Services to grow its OVG Hospitality division. Spectrum, headquartered in Houston, has overseen the hospitality experience at major sporting events, such as the PGA Tour, NCAA Final Four March Madness Festivals, Davis Cup tennis, and the USA Diving national championships. “Hard work and integrity are […]

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