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Jack Rains, the founding chair of the board at the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority from 1997 through 1999, has died. From 1997 though 1999, Rains served on the HCHSA board as the Founding Chair. During his time on the board, Rains was instrumental in establishing and supporting the mission and vision of the HCHSA. Along […]
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South Bend/Mishawaka, Indiana, has broken ground on the new Mishawaka Youth Athletic Facility. The project includes a 220,000 square foot building that houses 10 multipurpose courts, two turf fields, concessions, bleachers and medical tenant space, which will begin construction in the third quarter of 2023. The current construction schedule anticipates a grand opening in the […]
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Professional esports organization Gen.G has partnered with NASCAR to host The Pit Stop at the Rocket League Championship Series Boston Major on July 8 at the Agganis Arena. The Pit Stop will take place at WBUR CitySpace from noon to 5 p.m. ET, featuring a watch party of all the matches with seating, large screens, […]
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The 66th Hartford Nationals, Move United’s largest and longest-standing national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, and/or intellectual disability, will take place in Hoover and Birmingham, Alabama, from July 8–14. More than 400 athletes with disabilities and coaches are expected to participate in a series of events that include competitions, […]
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The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of an indoor track, which is expected to host indoor track meets as early as November 2024. Colleges and universities as well as AAU, USA Track & Field, Masters and high school competitions are expected to utilize the new track over its […]
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The Erie Sports Commission has awarded a program-record $60,000 of its 2023 Facility Matching Funds Program to six organizations, another program high: Erie Sports Center, ASCEND Erie, Around the Post Pickleball, Lake Erie Speedway, Lake Shore BMX and Asbury Woods. The ESC’s Facility Matching Funds Program was established in 2019 to provide grant funding to […]
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With an increased emphasis on the fan aspect of the competition both for those who watch in person and those who follow online, the Volleyball Nations League will host the third and final week of the men’s preliminary round VNL matches at the Anaheim Convention Center from July 4–9. The Men’s VNL 2023 features 16 […]
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Major League Soccer has awarded the 2024 MLS All-Star Game to the Columbus Crew, which will host the game for the third time overall and first time since Lower.com Field opened in 2021. The game will be played on July 17, 2024. Columbus previous hosted in 2000 and 2005. “In just over three years, the […]
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Decatur, Alabama, has been announced as the host for the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Cross Country Championship from 2023 through 2025 after Decatur Morgan County Tourism hosted the 2022 event at Oakville Indian Mound Park. GCAC Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, along with Decatur City Council President Jacob Ladner, DMCT President and Chief Executive Officer […]
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FIBA and ESPN have announced a rights agreement for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, with all 92 games available on ESPN platforms, including ESPN2 and ESPN Plus. The international tournament tips off August 25 and concludes September 10. Six games will air on ESPN2, including three in the first round featuring Team USA. All […]
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