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SFC to Open Rize Sports Facility in Pennsylvania

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 Announces Partnership with Comcast

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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WorldAthletics

Eugene, San Diego Awarded World Athletics Championship Events

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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GCAC Volleyball

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship Headed to Louisiana

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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Creighton Arkansas Basketball
Arkansas guard Anthony Black attempts a last second shot at the end of the Maui Invitational semifinals against Creighton on November 22, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. Creighton defeated Arkansas 90-87 to advance to the final. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

2023 Maui Invitational ‘Monitoring’ Wildfire Situation

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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NRL Vegas

National Rugby League Names Four Teams to Play in Las Vegas

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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Maryland Cycling Classic

Maryland Cycling Classic Announces 2023 Schedule

The Maryland Cycling Classic presented by UnitedHealthcare has announced its schedule of events for Labor Day weekend beginning August 31 and culminating with a top-ranked professional road cycling race on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Baltimore. Featuring a wide range of activities, the weekend will include a community “Bike Jam” free to the public as […]

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Ironman 70.3 Oregon

Salem to Host Ironman 70.3 Oregon Triathlon Through 2028

Ironman and Travel Salem have agreed to a five-year extension to keep the Ironman 70.3 Oregon triathlon in the destination through 2028. The event, which has sold out every year since it was first announced in 2021, is next scheduled for July 21, 2024. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Travel Salem for […]

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Erie Sports Center Wrestling
Female wrestler Alex Alli is the first athlete to commit to the International Wrestling Academy and will attend Erie Prep Academy. Photo courtesy of International Wrestling Academy/Erie Sports Center.

Erie Sports Center Announces Creation of International Wrestling Academy

The Erie Sports Center in Pennsylvania has announced the creation of an International Wrestling Academy which will offer boys and girls high school aged wrestlers an opportunity to train and compete in Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling in line with the USA Wrestling National Team program, philosophy and schedule. Chad Vandiver has been named as director […]

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