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OverActive Media last hosted an Overwatch League event in 2022 in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of OverActive Media)

Toronto to Host 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals

OverActive Media has announced that the 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals will be held in Toronto from September 28 to October 1, the first time the championship event will take place in Canada. The Grand Finals will see the world’s top Overwatch League players across eight teams compete for a prize pool of over $1.8 […]

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Sports & Fitness Industry Association and Running USA Announce Partnership

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association and Running USA have announced a strategic partnership that will benefit members of both organizations. “We’re elated to partner with SFIA and create new research initiatives for brands and events in the running space,” said Christine Bowen, chief operating officer of Running USA. “For more than 20 years, Running […]

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Dallas Lands Pro Volleyball Federation Team for 2025

Pro Volleyball Federation has announced the addition of Dallas as one of its future franchises with plans to begin play in the 2025 season. The Pro Volleyball Federation launches its inaugural season in February 2024 with teams in Atlanta, Orlando, San Diego, Columbus, Grand Rapids and Omaha. The league is expected to announce additional 2025 […]

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The United States team celebrates a win against Wales during a FIFA Women's World Cup sendoff match in San Jose, California. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Wherever the U.S. Plays, Fans Travel

The United States will play for an unprecedented three-peat at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which starts this week, but it won’t be easy for the No. 1 team in the world. Co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, the quadrennial tournament for international soccer’s most coveted trophy kicks off July 20 and features an expanded […]

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San Diego to Host 2023 NWSL Championship Game

The National Women’s Soccer League has announced San Diego Wave FC as the host of the 2023 NWSL Championship at Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, November 11. “We’re thrilled to have San Diego Wave FC as our host for this season’s Championship match,” said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. “With top-notch facilities, a passionate soccer community and […]

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NBA Paris Game 2024

Nets, Cavaliers to Play Regular-Season Game in Paris in January 2024

The NBA has announced the NBA Paris Game 2024 will feature the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers playing at the Accor Arena on Thursday, January 11, 2024. There have been more NBA players from France than from any other country outside North America, including 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama of the […]

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GroupHousing Appoints Mike Hill as Vice President

GroupHousing has appointed hospitality industry veteran Mike Hill as vice president of sales and business development, making him responsible for expanding GroupHousing’s reach into all sectors of the sports tourism market as well as identifying new market opportunities. “Mike Hill’s reputation and track record as a leader in sports travel sales precedes him,” said GroupHousing […]

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Professional Pickleball Association Heads to Overland Park

The Carvana Professional Pickleball Association has announced a new tour stop for the 2023 season when Vulcan Kansas City Open is held at Elite Tennis and Wellness in Overland Park from August 24-27. The “Golden Ticket” qualifier event guarantees those who win their division at the event a confirmed spot in their respective bracket at […]

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Jason Suitt joins Visit Baton Rouge as Director of Sports Development

Jason Suitt was recently named the new Director of Sports Development for Visit Baton Rouge and will be responsible for identifying, developing and executing an overall strategy for sports tourism in the Louisiana destination. Suitt brings 21 years of experience in college athletics with marketing, promotions, advertising, sponsorship sales/activation, graphics & licensing and event production […]

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WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston Partners with U.S. Virgin Islands as Official Tourism Ambassador

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced a multi-year partnership with WNBA All-Star Aliyah Boston in which the St. Thomas native will serve as an official tourism ambassador for the U.S. territory, which includes the islands of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. “The U.S. Virgin Islands mean so much to me […]

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