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CECC
The 2022 CECC in Atlanta was a financial boost for the local economy and created hundreds of jobs.

2022 Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup Leaves Impact

The numbers are in, and they show that the 2022 Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup esports event in Atlanta was an economic success. The event took place May 6–8 at the Gateway Center Arena and created a $1.78 million economic impact on the Atlanta Airport District Convention and Visitors Bureau. The “May Madness” of college esports […]

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United Pilot
Kendall Lane, United First Officer and Former Southern Illinois University Football player, could pilot one of the 120 new flights this fall.

United Airlines Adds 120 Flights to Fall Schedule for College Football Fans

Fans hoping to see their favorite college football team on the road this coming season now have a new teammate in United Airlines. The airline is adding 120 new flights to its schedule this fall, revolving around some of the biggest games of the season. New connections will be available for more than 45 games […]

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Big West-Ontario
Ontario (California) International Airport is now the official airport of the Big West Conference.

Big West Conference Partners With Ontario International Airport

The Big West Conference has announced that Ontario (California) International Airport is now the “Official Airport of The Big West.” “We’re pleased to welcome Ontario International Airport to the Big West family,” Big West Commissioner Dan Butterly said. “Ontario International is perfectly positioned in the heart of Big West country. Just a short drive from […]

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Courtney Morrison Archer

Courtney Morrison Archer Accepts Position at the National Football Foundation

Courtney Morrison Archer has been named director of events for the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame. Archer, a veteran athletics administrator, brings more than 25 years of collegiate administrative experience to the NFF, where she will manage all of the organization’s major events, highlighted by the NFF Annual Awards Dinner held […]

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American Airlines-UT
American Airlines is now the official airline and airline rewards program sponsor of the University of Texas Athletics.

University of Texas Reaches Partnership With American Airlines

As the University of Texas prepares to move to the SEC in 2024, it will do so with a new sponsor. The Longhorns have teamed with American Airlines in a multiyear agreement that will include sponsorship and marketing benefits across all of the Longhorns’ athletics programs. American is now the official airline and airline rewards […]

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pac-12 softball
The nine Pac-12 softball teams will compete in the inaugural conference championship tournament in 2023.

Arizona to Host Inaugural Pac-12 Softball Championship in 2023

The University of Arizona’s Hillenbrand Stadium will host the inaugural Pac-12 Softball Championship, scheduled to take place May 10–13, 2023. Teams will play once per day at the 2023 Pac-12 Softball Championship. The four-day event will begin with a play-in game between the eighth and ninth-place teams in the regular-season standings. That winner will advance […]

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Big 12 Championship
The Big 12 Conference and Kansas City have extended the men's and women's basketball tournaments in the city through 2031.

Big 12, Kansas City Sports Commission Announce Extension for Basketball Championships

The Big 12 Conference and Kansas City have built a strong relationship when it comes to the conference’s basketball tournaments. The Missouri city has been the site for the men’s basketball tournament since 2010 and with a recent extension, it will remain there until at least 2027. The women’s tournament returned to the area in […]

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Frost Arena
South Dakota State University officials broke ground on a fully remodeled arena thanks to a generous donation from First Bank & Trust. Photo by Brina Sturm/SDSU Collegian

South Dakota State University Making Major Upgrades to Frost Arena

Frost Arena, on the campus of South Dakota State University, is getting a major facelift — and a new name. The groundbreaking ceremony of First Bank & Trust Arena, which is taking the place of what is currently Frost Arena, occurred June 2 with school officials, students and members of the Brookings community in attendance. […]

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Samford
The $65 million renovation project at Samford University will provide better facilities for athletes and students.

Samford University Plans $65 Million in Renovations

Samford University has big plans for its campus and is focusing on the physical and mental health of not only its athletes, but all students and employees. The Alabama university is committing $65 million to enlarge and renovate existing buildings to create a new state-of-the-art recreation and athletic complex. The $65 million price tag makes it […]

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AVCA Huntsville

AVCA Announces Huntsville as Fall Collegiate Beach Championships Host

The American Volleyball Coaches Association will host its inaugural fall collegiate beach championships in November in Huntsville, Alabama, with a women’s pairs national championship and a men’s team national championship. The women’s tournament will include 64 pairs selected from college teams across the country. The men’s event will bring four schools to Huntsville to compete […]

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