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Spokane Sports

Spokane Sports Launches Spokane Champions Women in Sports Campaign

Spokane Sports has launched the Spokane Champions Women in Sports campaign as the destination builds momentum toward several months filled with women’s sporting events including the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Spokane Sports has released a free community toolkit, giving businesses and residents access to downloadable resources such as social graphics, posters, table tents, coasters and […]

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Spokane Sports Union Pacific

Spokane Sports Receives $26K Grant from Union Pacific Foundation

Spokane Sports has been awarded a $26,000 Community Ties Giving Program Local Grant from the Union Pacific Foundation to support the construction of a distinctive finish-line arch at the future cross course in Spokane Valley. Phase I construction on the cross course, a collaboration between Spokane Sports and the city of Spokane Valley, began in […]

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The Courts, Cape Coral

Cape Coral Opens Rebranded Racquet Sports Facility

The city of Cape Coral, Florida, has officially opened its rebranded racquet sports facility called The Courts, Cape Coral. The venue, which had a grand opening on February 22, includes tennis, pickleball and more. The event featured an open house, live programming and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Sports Facilities Companies will manage and operate the […]

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TKO Kansas City

Kansas City to Host Inaugural TKO Takeover

TKO Group Holdings has announced that UFC, WWE and Professional Bull Riders will take over the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City for a series of major events from April 24–28. Through an agreement facilitated by the Kansas City Sports Commission, T-Mobile Center will become the first venue to host consecutive PBR, UFC and WWE events […]

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LA Marathon Relief Run

Los Angeles Marathon Teams with Strava for Wildfire Relief

The Los Angeles Marathon is teaming up with exercise app Strava for the Together LA Wildfire Relief Run. Strava will donate $20,000 to support the Together LA wildfire relief efforts. The nationwide virtual event, set for March 1, is expected to draw thousands of participants from across the world. It’s designed to raise funds for […]

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Midwest Esports
Last year's Midwest Esports Invitational included 28 college teams. This year, that number expands to 43 and the event also includes 29 high school teams. DuPage Sports Commission photo by Kyle Miller

DuPage Sports Commission Going Bigger for Second Esports Event

In the sports events industry, adaptation and willingness to expand event offerings are crucial to survival for a destination. This has led to a boom in multi-use facilities being built and CVB’s trying outside the box bids to bring more money into their area. For Igor Bakovic, director of sports at the DuPage Sports Commission […]

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Discover Long Island Ryder Cup

Discover Long Island Creates Marketing Campaign Ahead of 2025 Ryder Cup

Discover Long Island has revealed a new marketing campaign as the destination prepares to host the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Golf Course this fall. With more than 250,000 spectators expected to attend the international golf event September 23–28, DLI’s efforts aim to encourage those visitors to explore the destination during their stay. One […]

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SoCon Baseball

Southern Conference Baseball Championship Staying in Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina, will host the Southern Conference Baseball Championship for the next three years thanks to an extended agreement between the conference and Minor League Baseball’s Greenville Drive. Fluor Field will remain the home of the event for the 2025–2027 championships. This year’s championship is set for May 21–25. “We are thrilled to announce […]

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Cognizant Classic

The Palm Beaches Partner with PGA Tour for Cognizant Classic

The PGA Tour has announced that it will again partner with various Palm Beach County entities for the Cognizant Classic, which takes place February 26 through March 2 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The event at the Champion Course at PGA National Resort & Spa will include presenting sponsorship from the Palm Beach County Tourist […]

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