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Auburn Opelika

Auburn-Opelika Tourism Promotes Anthony Terling to Sports Development Director

Anthony Terling has been promoted to sports development director of Auburn-Opelika Tourism in Alabama. Terling was previously the sports and event development manager for Auburn-Opelika Tourism for the past six-plus years. In his new role, Terling will oversee the organization’s sports development initiatives, drive innovation and build on the strong partnerships within the sports community. […]

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Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Names Rasheeda Martin as Senior Director of External Relations

Rasheeda Martin, previously the Director of Sales at Explore York, is the new senior director of external relations at Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County in Maryland. Martin will oversee VAAAC’s sales, external communications and partnership teams. She will lead initiatives aligned with promoting sustainable tourism, fostering inclusivity and enhancing the region’s economic vitality. “I […]

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IndyCar Partners with Cowboys, Rangers for 2026 Street Race in Arlington

The NTT IndyCar Series will team up with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers on the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington, which will race around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field in March 2026. IndyCar made the official announcement on Monday with Penske Entertainment, the Cowboys and REV Entertainment — the official events partner of […]

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IESF

IESF Receives Record Number of Bids for 2025 and 2026 Events

The International Esports Federation has announced the conclusion of the bidding process for hosting the 2025 and 2026 IESF Events — the World Esports Championship and Regional Qualifiers. The organization received a record number of applications, with over 30 cities from across six continents submitting bids. The IESF is reviewing the applications to determine which […]

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Northstar Meetings Group Announces New SportsTravel Leadership Forum

Northstar Meetings Group has announced plans for the inaugural SportsTravel Leadership Forum, the premier gathering for leading sports event organizers and the destinations that host their events. Co-located with Northstar’s annual end-of-year meetings industry Leadership Forum, a perennial must-attend event for meetings industry leaders, the 2025 SportsTravel Leadership Forum will debut at the iconic Hotel […]

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Football Youth

Unrivaled Sports Launches Flag Football Platform

Unrivaled Sports has announced the launch of Football Youth, a platform that will operate the inaugural All-American Flag Series which will feature tournament play across the country. The All-American Flag Series 2025 schedule includes stops at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex in Round Rock, Texas (July 18–20) and the ForeverLawn Sports Complex at the Hall […]

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Maine Sports Commission

Maine Sports Commission’s Board of Directors Adds Patrick Caron and Jeff McCabe

The Maine Sports Commission’s Board of Directors have announced the addition of Patrick Caron and Jeff McCabe, who both join the board on a three-year term. Caron, based out of Mount Desert Island, is the founder of Move Free, an international outdoor brand. McCabe is the director of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation. “Patrick […]

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Wolverhampton Tabs Visit Lauderdale as Official Destination Partner

Visit Lauderdale and Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced a partnership making the Florida location the official destination partner of the English Premier League side. The Wolves stayed in Fort Lauderdale during their two-week preseason tour in the United States in July as the club competed in the Stateside Cup including a game at Chase Stadium in […]

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Seattle Announce World Cup 2026 Fan Celebration Site at Seattle Center

Seattle Center will be the home for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Seattle fan festivals during the summer of the tournament, which will include a U.S. men’s national team group stage game in Seattle. The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee and Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the site on Tuesday.  In addition to broadcasting […]

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