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The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation will assume ownership of the Hospital Hill Run, known as the “Grandfather of all Kansas City road races.” Known as the oldest race in Kansas City, Hospital Hill Run takes place on the first Saturday of June, beginning and ending near Crown Center. The event recently celebrated its […]
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The Charlotte Sports Foundation, along with Ally Financial Inc., announced the women’s basketball teams from the Iowa and Virginia Tech will face off at the inaugural Ally Tipoff on November 9, 2023. Both teams are coming off appearances at the 2023 Women’s Final Four with Virginia Tech losing in the semifinals and Iowa in the […]
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Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. has announced it will host a premier on-track hospitality suite for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. As an official event partner, HGV will provide a hospitality suite that offers a view of the Las Vegas Strip that will be used for the 1.2-mile main straight plus one […]
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The Greater Lansing (Michigan) Sports Authority has named Barbara Powers as its new sports events manager. Prior to joining GLSA, Powers worked for seven seasons in hockey operations at Michigan State. She was also director of operations for the University of Tennessee track and field and cross-country programs from 2012 through 2016. “Barbara is bringing […]
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The United States men’s national rugby union team will play host to legendary French club Stade Toulousain on September 17 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, through a partnership with USA Rugby, The Rugby Alliance and the Utah Warriors of Major League Rugby. “This match is very exciting news for the American rugby public, […]
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Only three people escaped from the Alcatraz federal prison in the island’s history. In 1962, three men were able to somehow make it to the ocean and nobody knows their whereabouts since. For the past 42 years, however, it’s been a little bit easier to escape. Instead of hardened criminals, it’s now some of the […]
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The city of Surprise, Arizona, and Perfect Game have announced an expansion of their partnership with a five-year agreement to utilize the Surprise Stadium Complex, managed and operated by the city of Surprise Sports and Tourism Department, as a host site for tournaments and other baseball activities in the area. Twelve Perfect Game tournaments and […]
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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has appointed Mathew Ratner as director of sports and entertainment tourism after 10 years as the associate director of the sports and entertainment tourism department. As associate director of the sports and entertainment tourism department, Ratner worked with the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee and the College Football […]
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The Edinboro Triathlon presented by PNC Bank, a yearly tradition in Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1986, will host its final event on June 3. Nearly 300 athletes will swim, run and bike, with Pat Crawford Beach along Edinboro Lake serving as the start, transition areas and finish line. This will be the last year of the […]
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Visit Shreveport-Bossier revealed a new regional brand as part of its 10-year Destination Master Plan in the Louisiana destination. The rebrand began in 2019 from its previous description as the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau. The strategic framework focuses on six points, including capitalizing on a surging demand for sports tourism. The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission […]
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