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Angela Suggs, the former head of the Florida Sports Foundation before moving to Florida A&M University as the athletic director last fall, was arrested Monday on fraud and theft charges for allegedly using a corporate credit card for personal use totaling more than $24,000 at the foundation. Suggs, 55, turned herself in and was booked […]
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The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the promotion of Jonathan Walker to executive director of the Rhode Island Sports Commission. In his expanded role, Walker will oversee the sales, marketing and service efforts related to sports groups using Rhode Island as a base for competitions and sports-related meetings. He will continue to […]
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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation has announced a partnership with the New York Yankees for the 2025 season via in-stadium branding, digital activations and hospitality events. “The New York Yankees represent a global standard of excellence and we are proud to partner with such an iconic organization,” said Chester Cooper, deputy prime […]
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Two destination marketing executives have entered into a friendly wager tied to the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, which started on Thursday night with a game-winning jumper by Tyrese Haliburton with 0.3 seconds left as the Pacers won Game 1, 111-110. The wager is between Leonard Hoops, president and chief executive […]
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Playeasy has announced the launch of Playeasy Experiences, a digital platform to help destination marketing organizations deliver event-focused visitor experiences directly through their own websites. The new service uses AI-powered technology to help destinations customize their offerings to potential event organizers and participants, including the ability for visitor to chat with an AI tour guide, […]
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Compete Sports Diversity has announced as the organization enters its 20th year of existence this August, it will rebrand to Compete Sports Network. The new era bookmarks a chapter that began in 2005 as a niche voice for LGBTQ+ athletes and sports inclusion. The organization is rolling out new initiatives that include an expanded slate […]
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The NCAA has announced that the 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinals and finals will be in Wichita, Kansas, at Charles Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus. This will be the first year that Wichita will host the final WBIT games. The city most recently hosted women’s basketball tournament games when […]
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Events DC has announced a partnership with the Goodman League, one of the nation’s premier summer basketball leagues, making the organization the presenting sponsor of the 2025 season. Events DC will have its branding integrated across Goodman League platforms and events. Additionally, Events DC will support the league with court enhancements and activations for opening […]
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Salt Lake City will host International Fencing Federation competition next year, as the city was awarded the 2026 Senior Women’s and Men’s FIE Saber World Cup, set for January 22–25 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. “The return of the FIE Saber World Cup is a powerful reflection of the legacy we’ve built over the […]
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New Orleans & Company has announced that Super Bowl LIX, which took place February 9 at the Superdome, generated $1.25 billion in total economic activity statewide. The data, produced by Louisiana Economic Development, showed that Super Bowl LIX more than doubled the impact of the 2013 New Orleans Super Bowl and ranked the 2025 edition […]
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