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St. Louis Sports Commission President Frank Viverito Retiring at End of 2022

St. Louis Sports Commission President Frank Viverito will retire at the end of 2022 after 27 years leading organization, handing over leadership of the organization to Vice President of Marketing and Development Marc Schreiber while assuming an advisory role in retirement. “As I transition to an advisory role, my feelings are of gratitude to have […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief Executive Officer Sophie Goldschmidt stands outside of the national governing body's Center for Excellence in Park City, Utah. Photo via U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Already Thinking Winter With Increased FIS World Cup Events on Tap

It’s over 90 degrees outside and not a cloud in the sky in Park City in late July, so it’s the perfect time to do one thing — talk about skiing. The summer may be offseason but planning is already underway for the upcoming U.S. Ski & Snowboard season. With four additional races on the […]

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Nine Programs on LA28 Shortlist for Inclusion; 33 Sports Bid for LA28 Paralympic Inclusion

A report Tuesday indicated nine sports are among the finalists that could be added to the 2028 Olympic Summer Games program in Los Angeles, with a final decision potentially made at the International Olympic Committee’s General Session in Mumbai in May 2023. The nine sports, reported by CricBuzz, are breaking, baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse, karate, […]

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USOPC Names Rocky Harris as Chief of Sport and Athlete Services

Rocky Harris, who has been chief executive officer of USA Triathlon since 2017 and overseen the national governing body’s rise in recent years, will join the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as chief of sport and athlete services. In the new role, he will oversee athlete service programming — inclusive of athlete mental and […]

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USA Nordic Sport Names Adam Provost New Chief Executive Officer

Adam Provost, who has spent two decades with a number of sports organizations and properties, will be the new chief executive officer at USA Nordic Sport, the national governing body announced on Tuesday. Provost will begin his role on August 8. Provost has recently led the growth of football both internationally and domestically with roles […]

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Catalonia Region Re-Launches 2030 Olympic Games Bid

The Catalonia region of Spain, which hosted the 1992 Olympic Summer Games, has re-launched a solo bid to host the 2030 Winter Games after a proposed joint bid with another region fell apart after political squabbles. A joint bid between Catalonia and Aragon fell apart in June but Spanish Olympic Committee President Alejandro Blanco immediately […]

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Champions Play in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a destination comprised of passionate players and planners. Its winning lineup of dedicated athletes, first-class facilities, unrivaled amenities, and one-of-a-kind attractions make Milwaukee the perfect place to host sporting events. It’s no secret that the Brew City is home base to some of the nation’s greatest amateur and professional competitors. With six professional […]

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Philadelphia 76ers Announce $1.3 Billion Downtown Arena Project

The Philadelphia 76ers have announced plans for a downtown arena in Center City Philadelphia that would cost $1.3 billion and be finished in time for the 2031-2032 NBA season. The announcement was made Thursday morning by the team’s managing partners, Josh Harris and David Blitzer of Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment. HBSE would partner with David […]

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ASM Global Announces Partnership for Kuala Lumpur Sports City Management

ASM Global has partnered with the Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports via Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia to enhance existing operations and event activity at the Kuala Lumpur Sports City precinct, the largest sports complex in the region. The announcement is a step forward in developing the National Sports Precinct at Bukit Jalil into a host […]

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Cousins Subs Lakefront Bowl Comes to Milwaukee

Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Raabe Stadium in the Milwaukee area will host the Cousins Subs Lakefront Bowl on November 19, 2022, with teams from the Division III Midwest Conference and Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference competing. “We are thrilled to host the Cousins Subs Lakefront Bowl in the Milwaukee area and in one of our esteemed colleges,” […]

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