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Bahamas Baseball
Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis threw out the first pitch at Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the Miami Marlins looked on behind the mound. Photo from Bahamas Information Services.

New 5,000-Seat Baseball Stadium Opens in the Bahamas

The Bahamas opened a new 5,000-seat baseball stadium this week in hopes that the upgraded infrastructure will attract events to the islands. Prime Minister Philip Davis — an avid baseball fan — threw out the first pitch during a ceremony ahead of the inaugural game earlier this week at Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, named […]

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RobertoClementeColiseum
Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will host the National Collegiate Wrestling Association for the first time in the spring. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Discover Puerto Rico Promotes Events With $20 Million Estimated Impact

A series of competitions and special training sessions for youth and collegiate athletes will generate more than an estimated $20 million for Puerto Rico’s economy in the coming months. Some of the events such as the Laurie Hernåndez Champions Challenge are being held for the first time in Puerto Rico. Others like the National Collegiate […]

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ABB Formula E

Portland to Host Formula E World Championship Race in 2023

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is set to race for the first time in Portland, Oregon. Following approval from the FIA World Motor Sport Council, the race will take place on June 24, 2023, replacing the race that had been hosted by New York City. Portland will host Round 12 of the Season […]

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PDGA

Professional Disc Golf Association Bringing Event to Eugene

The Professional Disc Golf Association has awarded Eugene, Oregon, the bid to host the 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske US Masters Championships, which will take place May 25–28, 2023. The local organizing committee comprised of several experienced tournament directors and avid players is partnering with the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Sports Commission to host the event. […]

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ASM Global

ASM Global Hires Three New Executives

ASM Global has announced three new executive hires. Bryce G. Townsend is the new senior vice president, commercial partnerships; Kevin Dent is now vice president, sponsorship sales and business development; and Emily Wilson has been named director of marketing solutions. In making the announcement, Jason Oberlander, ASM Global’s chief commercial officer, said, “we have even […]

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USAFL

Snohomish County to Host US Australian Football League Western Regionals

Snohomish County, Washington, will host the US Australian Football League Western Regionals for the first time in 2023. The competition will be held at Lake Stevens Community Park in Lake Stevens, Washington, on July 15. “We are excited to be hosting the 2023 Western Regionals,” said Tammy Dunn, executive director of the Snohomish County Sports […]

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Pro Volleyball Federation

Pro Volleyball Federation Awards Franchise to Grand Rapids

The newly formed Pro Volleyball Federation has awarded its first team to Grand Rapids, Michigan. The upstart league, which debuts in February 2024, will initially have eight teams, with 10 being the end goal. The league launches in early 2024 with each team playing a 16-game schedule from February through May. Dan DeVos, chairman and […]

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Real Madrid

Real Madrid Renews Partnership With Palladium Hotel Group

Palladium Hotel Group and Real Madrid will renew their sponsorship agreement for the next three seasons, making Palladium Hotel Group an official sponsor and the official hotel chain of Real Madrid. The two organizations originally signed an agreement in 2019 and this extension will continue the alliance through the 2023–2025 season. “For all of the […]

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Rob Wells

Rob Wells Named Executive Director for Wayne County CVB

The Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Ohio has hired Rob Wells as executive director. Wells previously served as the executive director of the Savannah (Georgia) Sports Council for five years, leading the sports tourism efforts and managing events including the Savannah Bridge Run, the Savannah Hockey Classic and the Savannah Women’s Half Marathon. […]

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NCBA

National Club Baseball Association World Series Coming to Alton, Illinois

The National Club Baseball Association World Series will take place in Alton, Illinois, in 2023 and 2024. The Division II NCBA will hold the annual tournament May 19–23, 2023, at Lloyd Hopkins Field at Gordon Moore Park. Eight regional tournaments take place in early May around the country and the winners advance to the World […]

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