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The Carolina Hurricanes will stay in Raleigh, North Carolina, through the 2043–2044 NHL season after the club signed a 20-year lease extension at PNC Arena, which owners Centennial Authority says will undergo major renovations including the development of a sports and entertainment district and public gathering space around the arena. “This is an exciting day […]
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EventPipe has announced Rebekah Bryant as its new director of business development at the event housing management software company. “Rebekah’s extensive background in the hospitality industry makes her a perfect fit for leading our Business Development efforts,” said Tim Brown, chief executive officer of EventPipe. “Her proven ability to navigate complex situations and strong network […]
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The West Michigan Sports Commission has promoted Katy Tigchelaar to vice president of operations from director of marketing and events, and Julie Shields, previously event coordinator, is now director of the State Games of Michigan. Tigchelaar will provide a strategic approach to growing WMSC’s sales, marketing and event departments. In this new position, she will […]
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Sports Facilities Companies has announced the opening of Rize Sports in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, a multi-purpose athletic and events space, while also naming Harry Leckemby Jr. as general manager. With 55,000 square feet of courts for basketball and pickleball and other amenities, Rize Sports will offer a variety of activities for all skill levels. Once complete, […]
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USA Gymnastics has announced that Comcast will have its Xfinity brand serve as the presenting sponsor through 2024 of the men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics national championships as part of its overall partnership program. The 2023 men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics national championships is set for August 24–27 in San Jose, California. Xfinity also will […]
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World Athletics has awarded the 2025 Road Running World Championships to San Diego and the 2026 U20 World Championships to Eugene, Oregon, the international federation’s council announced on Monday. “We are grateful that so many great cities around the world are interested in hosting our events and we’re delighted with the quality of the candidates […]
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FIBA 3×3 organizers are looking to strengthen the sport in the Asia and Pacific regions as it held an event organizer workshop over the weekend in Utsunomiya, Japan. The workshop was held in the city that hosted the FIBA 3×3 World Tour opener in April earlier this year. This year’s final of the Women’s Series […]
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The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission in Louisiana has been awarded a three-year bid to host the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship, beginning with the 2023 tournament. “We are so excited to host the 2023–2025 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championships at Bossier Parish Community College,” said Sara Nelms, director of sports at the Shreveport-Bossier Sports […]
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Wildfires on Maui that killed at least 55 people and wiped out a historic town have also, from a purely sports event standpoint, led to discussion over if one of college basketball’s biggest non-conference tournaments will be able to hold the event on the island in late November. The wildfires are the state’s deadliest natural […]
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The National Rugby League in Australia will have four teams compete in premiership matches planned for Las Vegas the week after the Super Bowl in February 2024. The Brisbane Broncos, Manly Sea Eagles, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters will play in Nevada after a series of club proposals within the NRL, which has its […]
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