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Matt Pound Resigns as World Table Tennis Managing Director

Matt Pound will resign as managing director after three years in charge of World Table Tennis, the international federation has announced. “It has been an honour to be involved in the development, creation and growth of WTT,” Pound said. “It has been my pleasure to lead and grow the team which is delivering such high […]

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Nevada Men’s Basketball Arena Part of Reno Casino Expansion Plan

Reno’s largest hotel and casino announced Wednesday plans for a $1 billion private capital investment that would include a new off-campus home for the University of Nevada men’s basketball team that could be ready by 2026. No public money will be involved in the financing. Officials of the Grand Sierra Resort and Reno Mayor Hillary […]

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In Seattle, Sports is Part of City’s Culture

After three games in three days and experiencing the various decibel levels at each, you get to wonder: Do Seattle sports fans go through the week whispering quietly because of all the yelling they do to support their teams? In an area that hosted multiple major events throughout this year and with more to come […]

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Simpleview and Playeasy Announce Partnership

Simpleview and Playeasy have announced a partnership designed to drive sports markets for destinations across the country by leveraging the companies’ respective strengths to create a comprehensive sports tourism solution. The primary goal of the partnership is to empower the sports market by joining respective thought leadership in DMOs and sports tourism to drive success. […]

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USA Skimo Enters Into Agreement With U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee

The United States Ski Mountaineering Association and U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee have agreed to establish an Olympic high-performance program for ski mountaineering before the sport makes its debut at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The agreement establishes the roles and responsibilities of USSMA and the USOPC in selecting and sending athletes […]

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Destination Sport Group Acquires Sportsworld

Destination Sport Group has acquired Sportsworld in a merger of two European sports hospitality programmers that have specialized with programs at major international events across the globe. Founded in 1980, Sportsworld has designed and delivered international hospitality and travel programs for sponsors, corporations, spectators and governing bodies at events such as the Olympic Games, FIFA […]

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The TEAMS '22 Conference opening session in Oklahoma City was held in front of one of the biggest crowds in the event's history. This year's conference in The Palm Beaches, Florida, will have a record number of attendees. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)
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TEAMS ’23 Celebrates Milestone Year With Record Attendance

The TEAMS Conference & Expo, presented by SportsTravel and hosted by Discover the Palm Beaches and Palm Beach Sports Commission, will celebrate 25 years of business development, education and networking when the sports-event industry gathers for TEAMS ’23 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. TEAMS ’23 — to be held October 2–5 — will […]

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Peoria Civic Center Extends Partnership With ASM Global

Peoria Civic Center in Illinois will continue being managed by ASM Global after a new agreement was sealed between the venue operator and Peoria Civic Center Authority. The Civic Center is home for the SPHL’s Peoria Rivermen and Bradley University basketball. The facility has been managed by ASM Global since 1990 with the new agreement […]

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LABS Announces 2023 Conference Program

The fourth annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium, also known as LABS, will be held virtually on October 11–12 and bring together athletes and advocates in the adapted sports space. This year’s agenda for the event, organized by All in Sport Consulting, features eight sessions on a variety of topics. All In Sport Consulting […]

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