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Marriott Bonvoy Launches Virtual City in Fortnite

Marriott Bonvoy has become the first hospitality company to launch in the Fortnite universe with Marriott Bonvoy Land, a virtual park leading to four hotel-themed mini games that represent Moxy Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels & Resorts and Autograph Collection Hotels. People can use the game code 7652-9467-4215 to portal into the park […]

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Photo courtesy Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago Limited

Commonwealth Youth Games Puts Trinidad & Tobago Facilities in Spotlight

When Trinidad & Tobago hosted the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games, you could forgive organizers for thinking the moment would have never come as the Opening Ceremony was underway on August 4 before a week’s worth of competition. It was, after all, an event that was scheduled for 2021, postponed to 2022 because of the rescheduled […]

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2024 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships Headed to Huntsville

The 2024 U.S. National Table Tennis Championships will be held in the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, from July 3–7, the first time in USA Table Tennis’ history that the national championships have gone to the state of Alabama. “We’re extremely excited to bring the Nationals — and an important youth international table tennis […]

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USA Pickleball Announces Move to New Scottsdale Facility

Pure Pickleball has announced plans to develop a facility near Talking Stick Resort & Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona, that will be the largest pickleball facility in Arizona and one of the largest facilities in the world, becoming the home for USA Pickleball’s permanent headquarters in Scottsdale. The venue is expected to open in the fall […]

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Fans cheer during an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins at Deutsche Bank Park Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany. Michigan and Western Michigan are eying the venue for a potential 2026 matchup. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

Berlin Has ‘A lot of Interest’ to Host NFL, Goodell Says

In the midst of its first doubleheader of games in Frankfurt, Germany, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday Berlin has shown “a lot of interest” in hosting a game as the league plans to extend its agreement to play in Germany beyond 2025. “Düsseldorf, Berlin — there’s been a lot of interest there — so […]

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Brazil WCup 2014 Legacy
Fireworks explode over the Maracana Stadium after the World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

Brazil Officially Bidding for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

FIFA was given assurances by the government of Brazil over the weekend that it is officially bidding to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which would be the first time Latin America has hosted any of the nine editions of the tournament. Brazil’s sports minister, André Fufuca, and the president of the country’s soccer body, […]

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Scott Nilson Named Super League Triathlon’s U.S. General Manager

Scott Nilson has been appointed as Super League Triathlon’s first U.S. General Manager to lead its American expansion as it prepares to launch its first full U.S. mass participation series in 2024. Super League Triathlon earlier this year acquired the New York and Chicago Triathlons, adding them to a portfolio that already includes the Malibu […]

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Premier Lacrosse League Announces Details for 2024 Championship Series

The Premier Lacrosse League will hold its 2024 Champions Series in Springfield, Virginia, returning to The St. James with a tournament that will follow the Olympic-style sixes format that will be part of the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. “Our second annual Championship Series will host our top four PLL teams in a […]

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National Pickleball League

National Pickleball League Names Paul Bamundo Chief Executive Officer

The National Pickleball League, ahead of its second season of competition for players 50 and over, has named Paul Bamundo as its chief executive officer. Bamundo has previously worked for the National Basketball Association, International Management Group and the Ivy League. He will start his position at the NPL effective immediately, according to NPL co-founder […]

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