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Liberty Media Completes Acquisition of Quint Events

Liberty Media Corporation has completed the acquisition of QuintEvents in a purchase that values Quint at $313 million and was funded with Formula One Group cash on hand, while Quint and F1 will be operated as separate companies. Liberty Media Corporation operates and owns the Formula One Group among other businesses and assets. The businesses […]

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United States forward Brady Tkachuk celebrates a goal during the second period in the bronze medal game of the 2018 world junior hockey championships against the Czech Republic in Buffalo, New York. The world junior event will return to the United States in 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

World Junior Hockey Championships Heads to Minneapolis/St. Paul in 2026

Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, will host the 2026 world junior hockey championships, the International Ice Hockey Federation and USA Hockey officially announced on Friday after multiple reports indicated as much on Wednesday. The 50th anniversary of the tournament will have 10 international teams featuring some of the world’s best young players under 20 playing […]

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Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces Staff Promotions and Title Changes

The Greater Orlando Sports Commission has announced a series of promotions and title changes to start the new year at the Florida destination. The announcement comes at the start of a busy spring for the organization, which was founded in 1992. The LPGA Tour’s Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions comes to Orlando from January […]

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Flag football has grown explosively in the past five years with participation on the girls and women's side of the sport. Photo courtesy of USA Football

Flag Football’s Olympic Spot Powered by Growth in Girls Participation

Yes, having the backing of the National Football League was a major plus for flag football in its quest for Olympic inclusion. How could it not be? One of the biggest leagues in the world wanting to continue spreading its brand internationally was a powerful attraction for the International Olympic Committee, including using the sport […]

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Wyo Sports Ranch Names Mike Gaffaney as General Manager

Wyo Sports Ranch and Sports Facilities Companies have appointed Mike Gaffaney, an industry veteran with over three decades of experience in the sports, athletic, and fitness industry, as general manager when the facility opens in 2025. Gaffaney will be relocating to Casper from Portland, Oregon, where he served as general manager at large tennis and […]

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CTM Sport Extends U.S./UK Premier Sports Network Partnership

CTM Sport, a division of Corporate Travel Management, has announced an extension to its four-year partnership with Premier Sports Network to offer specialist sport travel solutions throughout the United States and UK markets. CTM Sport brings sport travel management expertise to the UK and North American professional sports sectors with a client portfolio that includes […]

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Montgomery Whitewater Park to Host 2024 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials

The American Canoe Association has selected Montgomery Whitewater Park in Alabama to host the first of two selection events for the 2024 Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials on April 13-14. Montgomery Whitewater Park opened in July 2023 and hosted the American Canoe Association age group national championships in canoe slalom and kayak […]

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Blast to Operate Fortnite Championship Series and Rocket League Championship Series

Blast has announced a multi-year deal and collaboration with Epic Games to run the Fortnite Championship Series and Rocket League Championship Series starting this year with Blast handling all operations of competitions, event production and marketing of the two leagues. The announcement is an expansion of Blast’s previous partnership with competitive Fortnite, including October’s Global […]

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Gainor Sports Unveils Sports Marketing and Advisory Practice

Industry veteran Brian Gainor has launched Gainor Sports, a sports marketing and advisory practice which will focus on helping partners innovate and create new sponsorship, revenue generation, fan growth and engagement strategies. “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Gainor Sports and have an incredible opportunity to inspire and help sports and entertainment organizations […]

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