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Wrexham United

Wrexham Partners with United Airlines for Sponsorship

Wrexham AFC has announced United Airlines as the front-of-shirt sponsor for both the men’s and women’s teams, starting with the 2023–2024 season. As part of their broader partnership with Wrexham AFC, the United Airlines name and logo will be on the front of the soccer club’s home, away and third shirts. Wrexham Co-chairmen Rob McElhenney […]

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Big 12 Mexico

Big 12 Conference Launches Big 12 Mexico

The Big 12 Conference has announced the launch of Big 12 Mexico, the conference’s first international extension that will see men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball games held in Mexico. Big 12 Mexico’s first event will be a men’s and women’s basketball matchup between Kansas and Houston in Mexico City at Arena CDMX […]

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Hospital Hill Run

Kansas City Sports Commission Takes Charge of Hospital Hill Run

The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation will assume ownership of the Hospital Hill Run, known as the “Grandfather of all Kansas City road races.” Known as the oldest race in Kansas City, Hospital Hill Run takes place on the first Saturday of June, beginning and ending near Crown Center. The event recently celebrated its […]

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USA Rugby Canada

Spartanburg to Host World Rugby U20s Trophy Qualifier

The University of South Carolina-Upstate in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is the host of this week’s World Rugby U20s Trophy Qualifier between the United States and Canada. “We are so excited to host USA Rugby’s Under 20 National Team vs. Canada right here on campus at Spartanburg Regional Field at County University Soccer Stadium,” said Vice […]

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CIAA Baltimore

CIAA, Visit Baltimore Announce Extension of Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments Through 2026

Visit Baltimore and the Central Incollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) have announced an extension of its agreement where the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments will stay in the Maryland destination through 2026 at the newly renovated CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. “The CIAA has embraced the “Charm City” as our tournament home over the past […]

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Ally Tipoff

Iowa, Virginia Tech Women’s Basketball to Play in Charlotte

The Charlotte Sports Foundation, along with Ally Financial Inc., announced the women’s basketball teams from the Iowa and Virginia Tech will face off at the inaugural Ally Tipoff on November 9, 2023. Both teams are coming off appearances at the 2023 Women’s Final Four with Virginia Tech losing in the semifinals and Iowa in the […]

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Hilton F1 Vegas

Hilton Grand Vacations to Offer Hospitality Suite for Formula 1

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. has announced it will host a premier on-track hospitality suite for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. As an official event partner, HGV will provide a hospitality suite that offers a view of the Las Vegas Strip that will be used for the 1.2-mile main straight plus one […]

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Barbara Powers

Greater Lansing Sports Authority Hires Barbara Powers

The Greater Lansing (Michigan) Sports Authority has named Barbara Powers as its new sports events manager. Prior to joining GLSA, Powers worked for seven seasons in hockey operations at Michigan State. She was also director of operations for the University of Tennessee track and field and cross-country programs from 2012 through 2016. “Barbara is bringing […]

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IOC EB Bach
IOC President Thomas Bach holds the EB meeting in Lausanne on March 28. Photograph: IOC/Greg Martin

IOC Seeks Withdrawal of International Boxing Federation

At a dramatic unscheduled meeting, the International Olympic Committee’s executive board has recommended that the full IOC membership withdraw recognition of the International Boxing Association, the latest in a years-long dispute between the two sports bodies. An IOC statement released Wednesday said the IBA has “failed to fulfill the conditions set by the IOC” for […]

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The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower. (AP Photo//Michel Euler, File)

IOC, Paris 2024 Organizers Continue Countdown

The International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission and Paris 2024 organizers put on a united face Wednesday, declaring preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games are on schedule with 415 days to go before the Opening Ceremony. “We’re working hard on a daily basis to deliver incredible Games,” Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet said. “We […]

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