Author: Matt Traub

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2022 Youth Olympic Games Dates and Program Finalized

The 2022 Youth Olympic Games dates have been finalized with Dakar, Senegal, hosting the fourth edition of the event and a new twist on an historic sport. The event will be staged October 22—November 9, 2002, after receiving approval from the International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board. It will be the first Olympic event held on […]

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Spectators watch the men's semifinal between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and France's Lucas Pouille on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Fortnite Summer Smash Partners With Australian Open

On the heels of its runaway success when held at one iconic tennis venue, Fortnite Summer Smash in Australia is following the trend and for the second year in a row will organize its event at the Australian Open to coincide with the Grand Slam tennis tournament’s championship weekend. Fortnite Summer Smash will be a […]

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Events DC Hires Chief Creative Officer

Events DC has expanded its organization by hiring Jinhee Kim as its first chief creative officer, a position established to drive new business opportunities and expand Events DC’s reach to a broader audience. Kim will lead the Creative Services Division, which works to provide revenue opportunities and generate economic and community benefits. She is tasked […]

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NWSL Commissioner Resigns to Join Orlando Pride

Amanda Duffy, who led the National Women’s Soccer League for the past two years including last year’s explosive growth after the FIFA Women’s World Cup, has left the league office to join one of its member clubs as executive vice president of the Orlando Pride. Duffy will start with Orlando in February after finishing her […]

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Erie Sports Commission Promotes Pair

Two members of the Erie Sports Commission have been promoted to start 2020, with Emily Biddle taking over as marketing and communications director while Ben Huggler has been promoted to event services director. Biddle has been with the organization since July 2014 and will be responsible for leading the organization’s marketing and promotions strategies as […]

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Boise State Plans Football Stadium Expansion

The stadium famous for its blue turf will have expanded seating with new amenities and premium seating as Albertsons Stadium will be expanded at Boise State University, the school has announced. The project will allow for two options of seating for fans, with premium seating on the lower bowl of the stadium’s east side with […]

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Endeavor Completes Purchase of On Location Experiences

The National Football League’s official hospitality provider, On Location Experiences, has been acquired by global entertainment company Endeavor and added to the firm’s portfolio alongside organizations such as the UFC and IMG. According to Bloomberg, Endeavor will pay $660 million to acquire the shares held by existing investors including Bruin Sports Capital, RedBird Capital and […]

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