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PBA All-Star Weekend

PBA Tour Announces Inaugural All-Star Weekend in Phoenix

The PBA Tour has announced the debut of its inaugural All-Star Weekend, a three-day event at Phoenix Raceway from March 6–8 which includes an event featuring both PBA All-Stars and NASCAR drivers. In addition to fans having the opportunity to attend PBA All-Star Weekend events, the weekend includes the taping of three televised shows that […]

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World Field Target Championship

Mesa to Host World Field Target Championship

Mesa, Arizona, has been selected to host the World Field Target Championship at the Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club from November 13–17, 2024, marking the first time the United States has hosted the event since 2007. The World Field Target Championship includes 300 athletes from around the globe engaging in four to five hours of competition […]

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Concacaf Hilton

Concacaf Names Hilton as Official Hotel Partner

Concacaf has named Hilton as the official hotel partner for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup and 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup. The Concacaf Champions Cup replaces the Concacaf Champions League and serves as the pathway to the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, taking place in the United States. The inaugural Concacaf W […]

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Bay Area Host Committee

Bay Area Host Committee Introduces New Brand Design

The Bay Area Host Committee has introduced a new brand design and creative campaign that intends to “showcase the connection and strength of Bay Area communities, reflecting the BAHC’s mission to unite the Bay through sport.” The BAHC branding and creative will appear on the updated website, throughout digital media channels, team venue signage, downtown […]

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Emily Burlison

USA Artistic Swimming Announces Emily Burlison as Events and Membership Director

USA Artistic Swimming has hired Emily Burlison as its new events and membership director, charging her with organizing all National Championships hosted by the national governing body and managing the organization’s membership program. “Artistic swimming is such a beautiful and unique sport and I look forward to getting to learn more about the sport and […]

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Wimbledon Emirates

Emirates Announces Partnership With Wimbledon

Emirates Airlines has announces a multi-year partnership with Wimbledon, adding the final gem of the four Grand Slams to its tennis portfolio. Through the partnership, Emirates will have on-court branding in Centre Court and No.1 Court; on-site activations to engage with fans; marketing, digital, and social media rights; hospitality tickets and an opportunity for the […]

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Crown Sports Center

Sports Facilities Companies to Operate Crown Sports Center

The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected as the operating partner for the Crown Sports Center and named Cody Revel as general manager of the facility. The Crown Sports Center is a 125,000-square-foot sports facility in Fruitland, Maryland. The renovated venue includes turf fields, eight pickleball courts and five batting cages in addition to its […]

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USA BMX Jasper County

Jasper County to Build USA BMX Sanctioned Track

Jasper County in South Carolina has plans to build the state’s fourth USA BMX sanctioned race track after receiving a $750,000 grant from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to purchase land for the venue. While Jasper County has not yet begun its search for suitable land to purchase for the track, […]

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Fan Superstitions Go Deep, Research Shows

A Marriott Bonvoy survey conducted by Wakefield Research showcasing game day superstitions of fans has been released in coordination with the hotelier’s Score Big with Marriott Bonvoy Game Day Rituals contest. Wakefield Research surveyed 1,000 sports fans around the country who have a game day ritual, using an email invitation and an online survey. The results […]

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