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Benedictine University Mesa

Visit Mesa Partners with Benedictine University Mesa Men’s Basketball

Benedictine University Mesa and Visit Mesa in Arizona have announced a partnership agreement which includes the Visit Mesa patch on men’s basketball home and away uniforms beginning with the 2024–2025 season. Visit Mesa will be the first partner to have its logo featured on a Benedictine Mesa Athletics uniform. “Visit Mesa is so very proud […]

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Meijer Sports Complex

West Michigan Sports Commission Hosts Groundbreaking for Meijer Sports Complex

The West Michigan Sports Commission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a project that has been years in the making, with the improvement and expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex expected to be completed in October 2025. The WMSC introduced the “Winning Streak” capital campaign two years ago and are $500,000 from their goal of the […]

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Sports ETA and Northstar Meetings Group Expand Strategic Partnership

The Sports Events & Tourism Association, the only trade association for the sports events and tourism industry, has announced the expansion of its industry partnership with Northstar Meetings Group, the leading multi-platform brand for dedicated meeting and business planners and sports event organizers, to serve as presenting sponsor of Sports ETA’s State of the Industry […]

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USA Ski Jumping

USA Nordic Sport Returns to USA Ski Jumping Brand

USA Nordic Sport has announced a shift by returning to its original name of USA Ski Jumping to ensure the survival, success and growth of the sport throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, USA Ski Jumping initially focused exclusively on men’s ski jumping. The organization expanded to include the nordic combined team in 2016 […]

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FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is shown during the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

KC2026 Announces Host City Supporter Packages

The local organizing committee for Kansas City’s matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are putting its sponsorship and supporter packages on the market with a variety of marketing assets, tickets and hospitality amenities. This is the first time FIFA has allowed host cities to sell local sponsorships. Kansas City will host six games during […]

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USA Badminton

USOPC Moves to Decertify USA Badminton

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee sent a letter to USA Badminton last week that informed the national governing body that it will pursue its decertification. Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer Holly Shick sent the letter last week. USA Badminton’s former chief executive officer, Linda French, was banned for five years in January by […]

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Tracey Marek Figure Skating

Tracy Marek Resigns as U.S. Figure Skating CEO

U.S. Figure Skating has announced that Chief Executive Officer Tracy Marek has resigned to pursue other opportunities. “The Board of Directors thank Marek and wish her well in her new endeavors,” the organization said in a statement released Friday afternoon. “The Board has full confidence in the current staff and is working diligently to determine […]

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Janis Burke speaks during a session at the TEAMS Conference & Epo at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 24, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)

Janis Burke Removed as CEO of Harris County-Houston Sports Authority

The board of directors at the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority voted Friday afternoon to separate with longtime Chief Executive Officer Janis Burke, as well as negotiate a settlement with Burke and a Houston law firm over her departure. The Houston Business Journal first reported on the expected ouster of Burke, who had been in the […]

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USOPC

USOPC Announces Updates to Board of Directors

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has made updates to its Board of Directors following the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Paris. Gene Sykes, board chair, will transition from his role as elected independent director to an International Olympic Committee member following his election to the IOC in July. He will continue […]

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USA Judo

Wintrust Sports Complex to Host 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic National and International Championships

The 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic National and International Championships will take place at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park, Illinois, from June 20–22. The event will bring together young judo athletes, ages 5­–20, to compete for national titles on the path to future Olympic competitions. The event will feature 1,000 athletes competing across multiple […]

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