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Kit McConnell

Brisbane 2032 Names Kit McConnell Chief Sport Officer

Kit McConnell will be leaving his role as sports director at the International Olympic Committee to become the chief sport officer for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee in Brisbane. McConnell has had an extensive career across the international sporting landscape and Olympic Movement, dating to his role as part of the Sydney […]

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Discover Long Island Ryder Cup

Discover Long Island Creates Marketing Campaign Ahead of 2025 Ryder Cup

Discover Long Island has revealed a new marketing campaign as the destination prepares to host the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Golf Course this fall. With more than 250,000 spectators expected to attend the international golf event September 23–28, DLI’s efforts aim to encourage those visitors to explore the destination during their stay. One […]

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SoCon Baseball

Southern Conference Baseball Championship Staying in Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina, will host the Southern Conference Baseball Championship for the next three years thanks to an extended agreement between the conference and Minor League Baseball’s Greenville Drive. Fluor Field will remain the home of the event for the 2025–2027 championships. This year’s championship is set for May 21–25. “We are thrilled to announce […]

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Sun Belt Baseball

Sun Belt Conference Extends Baseball Partnership with Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama, has been selected to host the Sun Belt Baseball Championship through 2030 as part of the league’s ongoing partnership with the Central Alabama Sports Commission and the city of Montgomery. The 2025 Sun Belt Baseball Championship will take place from May 20–25, with all games at Riverwalk Stadium — home to the Tampa […]

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Cognizant Classic

The Palm Beaches Partner with PGA Tour for Cognizant Classic

The PGA Tour has announced that it will again partner with various Palm Beach County entities for the Cognizant Classic, which takes place February 26 through March 2 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The event at the Champion Course at PGA National Resort & Spa will include presenting sponsorship from the Palm Beach County Tourist […]

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IBU World Cup
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International Biathlon Union Announces World Cup Schedule

The International Biathlon Union has announced its 2026–2030 World Cup calendar, which includes events at Soldier Hollow in Midway, Utah, and Canmore, Alberta, to close the 2028–2029 season. The IBU World Championships are confirmed for Otepää, Estonia, in 2027; Hochfilzen, Austria, in 2028 and Oslo in 2029 before the Olympic competitions in the French Alps […]

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US Sailing

US Sailing Announces Strategic Restructuring

US Sailing has announced a strategic restructuring of its organization to optimize support for its core programs, including Olympic and high-performance sailing, offshore sailing, education, community sailing, competition and youth development. The reorganization will include a combined sponsorship and development team. Additionally, US Sailing is moving forward with the search for a new chief executive […]

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WSSEA

Snohomish County to Host High School Esports Championships

The Washington State Scholastic Esports Association’s 2025 Spring State Championships will be May 18 at the Lynnwood Event Center in Lynnwood, Washington. Thirty-two high school teams and over 160 students will be competing in the finals for Rocket League, Smash Bros. Ultimate and Valorant. This is the first time the WSSEA State Spring Championships have […]

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Meyer Shank Racing Visit Lauderdale

Visit Lauderdale Partners with IndyCar’s Meyer Shank Racing

Meyer Shank Racing has announced Visit Lauderdale as the team’s Official Tourism Partner ahead of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season. Through the collaboration, MSR and Visit Lauderdale will promote the Florida destination to IndyCar’s audience, encouraging travelers to visit the area. The 2025 IndyCar season begins with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg […]

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