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D3eSports Announces Partnership With United States Esports Federation

The United States Esports Federation has announced a new partnership with D3eSports that includes the formation of a new sim-driving unit, referred to a Driver Task Force, for the national esports team USA Esport. The USEF and the national team are now developing a qualifying process for United States citizens to compete for five driver […]

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Competitors dive into Auke Lake to start the swim portion of Ironman Alaska on August 7, 2022 in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Ironman Takes on One of Its Toughest Challenges: Juneau

Organizing the race logistics for any Ironman race can be an arduous task. Now, put the event on an island and try to make sure that all the equipment that the organizers and competitors need can get to one place efficiently and on time. That has always been the case for the Ironman Group when […]

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Branson Scores with Sports Events

From championship golf to fly-fishing to archery, Branson, Missouri is ready to welcome sports events of all sizes. Watch the video below for a tour of some of the city’s one-of-a-kind venues for competitions and gatherings of all kinds. The destination’s highlights include Ballparks of America (featuring two-thirds-sized replicas of famed baseball stadiums), the Branson […]

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OneSpartanburg Hires Billy Dunlap as Chief Tourism Officer

OneSpartanburg, Inc, the official DMO for Spartanburg County and the city of Spartanburg in South Carolina, has hired Billy Dunlap as chief tourism development officer to lead tourism development efforts. Dunlap formerly served as president and chief executive officer of Visit York County and director of sports tourism for Visit Greenville, both in South Carolina. “Billy […]

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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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