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Registration for 51st Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic Opens December 16

Registration for the 51st Annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, an annual celebration of cycling in Durango, Colorado, will open December 16. The event will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, May 26–28, 2023. In addition to the Durango–Silverton road race and ride, the Iron Horse offers mountain bike and gravel races as well as a […]

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Jason Siegel

Greater Orlando Sports Commission’s Jason Siegel Earns Award

The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association will recognize Jason Siegel, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, as the association’s 2022 Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award recipient. The award — named after the first CFHLA Board of Directors Chairperson, Charles Andrews — will be presented at the CFHLA Hospitality Gala on […]

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DreamHack Announces 2023 Global Tour, Including Three Stops in U.S.

DreamHack has released its 2023 festival schedule, the largest in its history. The company, which creates gaming festivals and experiences, will embark on a global tour with debut festivals in San Diego, California, and Makuhari, Japan. In 2023, DreamHack will host 12 festivals in nine major cities, including a return to Melbourne, Australia; Dallas, Texas; […]

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WSX

2023 FIM World Supercross Championship Announces Six Events

SX Global has announced six events for the 2023 FIM World Supercross Championship. The 2023 schedule will expand the championship’s global footprint with FIM-sanctioned Championship rounds in France, Germany and Canada, while also returning to Australia and the United Kingdom. The championship will also expand into Southeast Asia. “It’s incredibly gratifying to see our vision […]

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Xterra

2023 XTERRA European Championship Headed to Belgium

The 14th annual XTERRA European Championship off-road triathlon will be staged at The Citadel of Namur in Belgium on June 10, 2023, for the first time. While this is the first time the Citadel, a fortress originally built in the 900s, will host the European Championship, it’s not the venue’s inaugural race. The Citadel hosted […]

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Bahamas Baseball
Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis threw out the first pitch at Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the Miami Marlins looked on behind the mound. Photo from Bahamas Information Services.

New 5,000-Seat Baseball Stadium Opens in the Bahamas

The Bahamas opened a new 5,000-seat baseball stadium this week in hopes that the upgraded infrastructure will attract events to the islands. Prime Minister Philip Davis — an avid baseball fan — threw out the first pitch during a ceremony ahead of the inaugural game earlier this week at Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, named […]

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Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will host the National Collegiate Wrestling Association for the first time in the spring. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Discover Puerto Rico Promotes Events With $20 Million Estimated Impact

A series of competitions and special training sessions for youth and collegiate athletes will generate more than an estimated $20 million for Puerto Rico’s economy in the coming months. Some of the events such as the Laurie Hernåndez Champions Challenge are being held for the first time in Puerto Rico. Others like the National Collegiate […]

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ABB Formula E

Portland to Host Formula E World Championship Race in 2023

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is set to race for the first time in Portland, Oregon. Following approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the race will take place on June 24, 2023, replacing the race that had been hosted by New York City. Portland will host Round 12 of the Season […]

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PDGA

Professional Disc Golf Association Bringing Event to Eugene

The Professional Disc Golf Association has awarded Eugene, Oregon, the bid to host the 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske US Masters Championships, which will take place May 25–28, 2023. The local organizing committee comprised of several experienced tournament directors and avid players is partnering with the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission to host the event. […]

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ASM Global

ASM Global Hires Three New Executives

ASM Global has announced three new executive hires. Bryce G. Townsend is the new senior vice president, commercial partnerships; Kevin Dent is now vice president, sponsorship sales and business development; and Emily Wilson has been named director of marketing solutions. In making the announcement, Jason Oberlander, ASM Global’s chief commercial officer, said, “we have even […]

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