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Canada basketball
The Canadian team will look to defend its 3x3 title from 2022.

2023 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Begins May 6 in China

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series will welcome the top professional 3×3 women’s teams for its fourth edition in 2023, with the season total prize money surpassing $1 million for the first time. There will be several new destinations on the circuit program, taking it to 23 events this season and breaking the previous record of […]

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Olympic Esports Series

Ticket and Event Information Released for Inaugural Olympic Esports Week

The International Olympic Committee and the Singapore National Olympic Council have released the event details and ticketing information for the inaugural Olympic Esports Week, taking place in Singapore’s Suntec Centre from June 22–25. It includes Olympic Esports Finals action across 10 events with sport shooting joining the lineup, with the International Shooting Sport Federation’s challenge […]

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National Pickleball League

National Pickleball League Hires Stu Upson as Inaugural Commissioner

The National Pickleball League has announced the hiring of Stu Upson, the current chief executive officer of USA Pickleball, as the league’s inaugural commissioner. Upson will join the league on June 1 after fulfilling his remaining duties at USA Pickleball. Upson assumed the role of USA Pickleball’s inaugural chief executive officer in December 2020 and […]

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Kentucky Derby Paddock
With the First Turn experience now open, the final renovation at Churchill Downs will be a new paddock. Photo by Populous

Populous Unveils $90 Million First Turn Experience at Churchill Downs

Populous and Churchill Downs have unveiled the new $90 million First Turn experience as part of a multi-phase transformation underway at the Louisville racetrack. Home to the Kentucky Derby, which attracts approximately 150,000 guests annually, Churchill Downs and Populous are working on a series of enhancements. The new First Turn Club and its grandstand will […]

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MexTour

Mexican National Team to Play Cameroon in San Diego on June 10

The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and Soccer United Marketing have announced the 20th edition of the MexTour in the U.S. will kick off on June 10 when the Mexican Men’s National Team takes on 2022 World Cup qualifier Cameroon at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Mexico and Cameroon have met twice previously, with Mexico winning […]

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Gregg Bernard

PFL Hires Gregg Bernard as Executive Vice President

The Professional Fighters League has announced Gregg Bernard as its new executive vice president, international strategy and business development. Bernard will report to PFL Chief Executive Officer Peter Murray and oversee PFL’s international regional MMA league expansion in priority markets around the world. Bernard will focus on developing new international strategic partnerships and creating additional […]

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SFC Playeasy

Sports Facilities Companies Partners with Playeasy

The Sports Facilities Companies has announced a strategic partnership with Playeasy, a digital platform supporting sports event organizers, destinations, facilities and events in the United States. Playeasy will enhance the SFC’s more than 40 facilities across the country. The partnership will streamline the process for event organizers to book events at SFC venues that are […]

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Matt Reed

Matt Reed Promoted to COO of Sport Oregon

Sport Oregon has announced the promotion of Matt Reed to chief operating officer for the organization. Previously serving as Sport Oregon’s director of sports tourism after joining the organization in January 2020, Reed has led Sport Oregon’s bid process for hosted events and has managed key relationships throughout the state to support those events. In […]

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Dean Gemmell

Dean Gemmell Named USA Curling CEO

Dean Gemmell has been named the new chief executive officer of USA Curling by the organization’s board of directors. He had served as the interim CEO since November 1. “Over the last six months, Dean Gemmell has exceeded expectations in his performance as Interim CEO,” said Bret Jackson, chair of the USA Curling Board. “His […]

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Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse

Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse Returning to Baltimore for Third Season

Athletes Unlimited announced it will return to USA Lacrosse headquarters in Baltimore to play the third season of its women’s professional lacrosse league from July 20 through August 13. The 2023 lineup of players includes more than a dozen players who have won world championships for the U.S. women’s national team. “Season three of Athletes […]

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