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Las Vegas Events has announced that Pat Christenson, who has been president of the organization since 2001, will retire at the end of 2023 and continue to work with a new president once the position has been filled, prior to the start of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December. Christenson has been responsible for […]
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The National Fastpitch Coaches Association will continue to have Visit St. Pete/Clearwater as an official sponsor with the Florida destination remaining as lead sponsor on the NFCA’s annual print calendar and digital calendar. Each year, NFCA members receive access to both a digital calendar and printed calendar. The digital calendar allows coaches to have important […]
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The BNP Paribas Open has partnered with Steve Furgal’s International Tennis Tours — part of premium experiences company On Location — as the tournament’s official travel package provider with a variety of package offerings from the opening rounds through championship week. The partnership starts with the 2023 tournament, scheduled for March 6–19 at the Indian […]
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Oak View Group has announced the appointment of Wesley Cullen as vice president of international venue development. Cullen will be based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and will report to Brian Kabatznick, OVG’s executive vice president of business development, facilities international. Cullen will identify and develop sports and entertainment venues worldwide, including new venue opportunities […]
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Josh Priester has been named the new executive director and race director of the Big Sur Marathon Foundation. Priester replaces Doug Thurston, who retired this summer after nearly 10 years with the organization. Priester — who has experience in sports management, athlete coaching and business development — is tasked with furthering the non-profit organization’s mission […]
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The sites for the 2025 and 2026 College Football Playoff title games have been announced. The 2026 title game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, the home of the Miami Dolphins. Miami also hosted the 2021 CFP National Championship, which Alabama won against Ohio State in front of a restricted […]
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The National Basketball Association and Nacional Parque Basquete Brasil, an operator of theme parks and entertainment attractions, has announced a collaboration to open NBA Park, the league’s largest fan destination in the world, in Brazil this November. The three-story, 13,000-plus square foot state-of-the art entertainment center will be operated by Nacional Parque Basquete Brasil and […]
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The University of Louisville will host the 2023 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships from February 23–25, 2023, at the ASM Global-managed Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. “We are thrilled that yet another prestigious championship event has chosen the NortonHealthcare Sports and Learning Center as its host,” said Louisville Urban League President and Chief […]
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The Maryland Soccer Foundation has launched the Sports Turf Institute at The Maryland SoccerPlex, with a first of its kind apprenticeship program leading the way. Four apprentices, plus four existing staff members, are enrolled in the training program that offers both on-site and classroom education. When finished, the apprentices will leave with a total of […]
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Holly Perella has been named the new business development director of SportsPittsburgh. Executive Director Jennifer Hawkins said Perella will drive new event procurement within the grassroots sports market. “We are elated to welcome Holly to the SportsPittsburgh team,” Hawkins said. “Holly brings with her years of experience with youth sports teams, which will serve her […]
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