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USA Pickleball Names Chuck Menke as Chief Marketing Officer

Chuck Menke has been named chief marketing officer at USA Pickleball. As as a member of the executive leadership team he will guide the revenue, marketing and communications verticals for the organization. Menke’s career within the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic movement, NCAA Division I athletics and the National Hockey League includes more than two decades with […]

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USL’s Indy Eleven Secures Location for Eleven Park Development

Indy Eleven of the USL Championship has acquired over 20 acres of land in downtown Indianapolis that will serve as the future home of Eleven Park, a neighborhood village development that will include a 20,000-capacity stadium for the club with an eye toward completion in time for the 2025 season. Keystone and Indy Eleven are […]

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The U.S. delegation walks into Rice-Eccles Stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. AP File Photo

2034 Winter Games Bid More Likely for Salt Lake City, Says USOPC

Salt Lake City’s hopes for another Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games may be delayed to 2034, the chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee hinted this week, because of a mix of commercial and political reasons beyond the bid group’s control. Susanne Lyons told The Associated Press on Thursday “if we have a preference, […]

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ASM Global Teams With Infor for Venue Management Platform

ASM Global has unveiled a multiyear strategic blueprint with Infor for the live-entertainment industry’s first fully integrated booking, sales, food and beverage, and event management platform for domestic and international venues. ASM plans to begin deploying the software this month at select U.S. arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers. Those introductions will be expanded to […]

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The City of Gulf Shores and Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events held a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly-anticipated pickleball courts at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. From left: Michelle Russ - Vice President of Sales, Sports & Events at Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism; Beth Gendler - President/CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism; Glen Kaiser - Chairman of the board for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism; Mayor Robert Craft; Mayor Pro Tempore Phillip Harris; City Councilman Gary Sinak; Grant Brown – City of Gulf Shores Recreation & Cultural Affairs Director; Seawell McKee - Architect from McKee & Associates; Jeff Nichols - President of American Tennis Courts, Inc. (Contractor).

City of Gulf Shores Breaks Ground for New Pickleball Courts at Gulf Shores Sportsplex

Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events held a groundbreaking ceremony for their long-awaited pickleball courts. “As pickleball emerges into one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, we are excited to bring these much-needed courts to our community,” said Grant Brown, recreation & cultural affairs director. “Right […]

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Buccaneers Announce Additional End Zone Seating

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will expand its seating capacity at Raymond James Stadium by 3,600 seats with an additional seating area named The Krewe’s Nest in the south end zone, which will increase the stadium’s capacity to nearly 70,000. In addition to discounted parking, Krewe’s Nest season pass holders will also receive 2022 playoff purchase […]

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Hillsboro Hops Plans Stadium Improvements

The home of the Hops will have a new look in the future. Ron Tonkin Field in Hillsboro, Oregon, will undergo a redesign starting later this year for stadium improvements to bring it in line with Major League Baseball’s new standards for High-A Long Season ballparks. The city of Hillsboro has contracted with a design-builder, […]

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A diver competes during the 1992 Olympic Summer Games in Barcelona.

Barcelona Ends 2030 Winter Olympic Games Bid

While always considered a long shot behind the three main favorites, the official bid by the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was ended on Wednesday after weeks of fighting between the potential regions that would have served as the centerpiece of the bid. Issues between Barcelona, host of […]

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