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Kaila’Shea Menendez

Kaila’Shea Menendez Named to North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame’s BOD

The Durham Sports Commission has announced Deputy Director Kaila’Shea Menendez has been named to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors. Menendez was unanimously elected to fill a three-year term through May of 2026. “The rich sports history of North Carolina is something we are proud to celebrate at the Durham Sports […]

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SquadLocker

SquadLocker Shuffles Executive Team

SquadLocker has named George Overholser as chief executive officer, succeeding Gary Goldberg who will transition to a president and founder title. Overholser’s background includes key leadership roles including as a member of Capital One’s founding management team, where he headed up strategy and oversaw the launch of 20 new businesses. Subsequently, Overholser was an early […]

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Black Wall Street Diamond

Tulsa to Host Inaugural Black Wall Street Diamond Classic

The Tulsa Drillers have announced that Philander Smith College and Dillard University will meet in the inaugural Black Wall Street Diamond Classic. The teams will play a doubleheader at ONEOK Field on March 18. Hosted by the Tulsa Drillers in partnership with BCSG 360 and Tulsa Sports Commission, the Black Wall Street Diamond Classic is […]

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Super League Triathlon

Super League Triathlon Acquires New York and Chicago Triathlons

Super League Triathlon has acquired the New York and Chicago Triathlons, adding them to a portfolio that already includes the Malibu Triathlon, as the organization continues to create a footprint in the United States. SLT acquired the New York and Chicago events from Life Time, Inc., which will continue to produce the two events this […]

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Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces 2022–2023 Officers

The Greater Orlando Sports Commission has announced its 2022–23 officers as well as 21 incoming members to its executive and advisory board of directors. “As chairman, it is exciting to see how successful this organization has been in continually attracting and recruiting some of the most diverse, talented and respected individuals in our community to […]

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Artesia, N.M.

Sports Facilities Companies to Manage New Mexico Aquatic Center

The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected by the city of Artesia, New Mexico, to operate and manage the city’s aquatic center. The firm has begun its transition, training and certification of all lifeguards, programs and events planning and safety reviews of the property. Along with the city, SFC plans to continue the positive community […]

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Pan American Cyclo-cross Championships

Missoula to Host 2023 and 2024 Pan American Cyclo-cross Championships

The Pan American Cycling Confederation has announced that Montana Cyclocross has been selected as the host for the 2023 and 2024 Pan American Cyclo-cross Championships, to be held in Missoula. “We are thrilled to announce MTCX as the host organization for our 2023 and 2024 Pan American Cyclo-cross Championships,” said Josh Peacock, interim president of […]

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IJRU COS

International Jump Rope Union Partners with Colorado Springs Airport

The International Jump Rope Union has announced a partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport as an official sponsor for the 2023 World Jump Rope Championships. The event will be July 16–23 at Ed Robson Arena in Colorado Springs. The event will have 3,000 participants (athletes, coaches and officials) from more than 30 countries and will […]

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Houston Xiangqi

World Xiangqi Championships Coming to Houston in November

Chinese chess, known as Xiangqi, is set to break new ground with the 18th World Xiangqi Championships taking place in Houston on November 19–25. More than 120 world-class players from some 30 countries and regions are expected to compete at the event, Houston Xiangqi Association president Hu Yushan said at a press conference on February […]

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