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Patrick Lindsey, having served as the executive director of the Shriners Children’s Open PGA Tour event in Las Vegas since 2015, has been named senior vice president and general manager of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Lindsey will step into the role following the retirement of Chris Powell, who has served as the speedway’s leader for […]
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The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association have relaunchd an enhanced Women’s Hockey Advancement Committee with ongoing development opportunities for coaches, increased investments in girls hockey programs via the NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund and NHL Foundation’s ‘Empowerment Grant for Girls Hockey,’ and special events in-arena across all 32 clubs. The Women’s Hockey […]
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KC2026, the FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City Host Committee, signed a lease for 200 buses to be used during the tournament, the first of 16 Host Cities to announce it had procured buses for the tournament. The KC2026 bus system will complement existing bus routes on both sides of the state line, transporting people […]
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PennyMac Financial Services has been named the exclusive Official Mortgage Supporter of the 2026 and 2028 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and a supporter of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a first-of-its-kind partnership with a mortgage lender. Headquartered near Los Angeles, Pennymac will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2028 as the Official Mortgage Supporter […]
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The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas has been selected as the official hub for the FIFA World Cup 26 International Broadcast Centre, which will serve as the global broadcast operations home for the tournament. Dallas previously hosted the International Broadcast Center for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The IBC is the home […]
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Istanbul and the European Olympic Committee signed the host city contract for the Turkish capital to host the 2027 European Games, giving the city a chance to show it can stage an international multi-sports event as it eyes the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. The European Olympic Committees picked Instanbul as host in March […]
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34 sports venues. 62 events last year. 1,000+ hotel rooms. Wicomico County’s professional sports marketing team is experienced in hosting national and regional events, and our championship facilities are ready to accommodate your next event. Located perfectly between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, Wicomico County is an ideal place for families to enjoy […]
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A three-day strategic planning event at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee headquarters brought together the Chefs and Deputy Chefs de Mission from 41 national Olympic committees that are members of Panam Sports and provided operational insights for the 2025 Junior Pan American Games scheduled for August 9–23. Figures from the Olympic Movement were also present. The […]
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When Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world, agreed to start serving a three-month ban connected to a pair of failed doping tests, the news reverberated to Las Vegas — where Sinner was scheduled to play in the MGM Rewards Slam at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. That meant MGM Resorts International […]
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Las Vegas is emerging as a potential host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in December, industry sources have told SportsTravel, although no final decision has been taken and other unnamed cities are said to be still in contention. Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium has been a regular spot for Concacaf events, including the 2021 […]
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