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United Pilot
Kendall Lane, United First Officer and Former Southern Illinois University Football player, could pilot one of the 120 new flights this fall.

United Airlines Adds 120 Flights to Fall Schedule for College Football Fans

Fans hoping to see their favorite college football team on the road this coming season now have a new teammate in United Airlines. The airline is adding 120 new flights to its schedule this fall, revolving around some of the biggest games of the season. New connections will be available for more than 45 games […]

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Cullman Sports Complex – Basketball
This rendering of the new Cullman Sports Complex shows the indoor gymnasium, which can be used for a variety of activities, including basketball. Photo courtesy of City of Cullman

Cullman, Alabama, Unveils Plans for New Sports Complex

The city of Cullman, Alabama, has revealed plans for the new 130,000-square-foot sports and events venue in the middle of the city’s Sports and Events District. Once the new Sports and Events Center is complete, the district will have a total of 10 tournament basketball courts, 19 volleyball courts, nine baseball/softball fields, five soccer fields, […]

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WrestleMania
WrestleMania 38 in Dallas this April broke the all-time WWE attendance record.

WrestleMania Set to Return to Philadelphia for First Time in 25 years

For the first time in 25 years, WrestleMania is coming back to Philadelphia. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, PHL Sports and WWE have announced that Lincoln Financial Field will host WWE’s pop-culture extravaganza, WrestleMania 40, on April 6–7, 2024. “We are proud to welcome WWE fans from […]

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Big West-Ontario
Ontario (California) International Airport is now the official airport of the Big West Conference.

Big West Conference Partners With Ontario International Airport

The Big West Conference has announced that Ontario (California) International Airport is now the “Official Airport of The Big West.” “We’re pleased to welcome Ontario International Airport to the Big West family,” Big West Commissioner Dan Butterly said. “Ontario International is perfectly positioned in the heart of Big West country. Just a short drive from […]

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USA Table Tennis
The 91st US Open Table Tennis Championships will be held in the Ontario (California) Convention Center December 16–21.

2022 US Open Table Tennis Championships Headed to SoCal

The 2022 US Open Table Tennis Championships will be held in the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California, December 16­–21. USA Table Tennis and the Greater Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau made the announcement, which marks the first time this event will be hosted in the Southern California inland region in its 91-year history. “We […]

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IFL Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be the home of the next Indoor Football League team, starting in April 2023.

Indoor Football League Team Coming to Tulsa

The Indoor Football League is returning to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the first time since 2014. The owner of the new IFL franchise is coming from an unlikely source — a local hockey team. The Tulsa Oilers, affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks and the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, announced the purchase of an IFL franchise on […]

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NBA

NBA Partners With QuintEvents to Offer Fans Premium Experiences

The National Basketball Association and QuintEvents have agreed to a multiyear partnership that makes QuintEvents the official experiences provider of the NBA. The Charlotte, North Carolina, company is a global industry leader in the curation of exclusive experiential fan packages at some of the world’s largest events. Quint and the NBA have created the platform NBA Experiences, […]

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VRbo Fiesta Bowl

Vrbo is the New Title Sponsor of the Fiesta Bowl

The Fiesta Bowl has announced a new title sponsor in online property rental company Vrbo. The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl will be a playoff semifinal this year, played on December 31 in Glendale, Arizona. The other semifinal on the same day is the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The College Football Championship game will be played in Los […]

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Soldier Field
The city of Chicago is hoping a proposal for a dome and stadium upgrades to Soldier Field will keep the Chicago Bears in the city. Photo by Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports

City of Chicago’s Mayoral Committee Proposes Upgrades to Soldier Field

The city of Chicago’s mayoral committee is attempting a Hail Mary when it comes to keeping the Chicago Bears in the city. Weeks after the committee recommended a dome atop Soldier Field along with other stadium enhancements, Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the $2.2 billion plan on July 25 as part of her mission to keep […]

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Nick Kopka Mikayla Morton

Nick Kopka and MiKayla Morton Join Louisville Sports Commission

The Louisville Sports Commission has hired Nick Kopka and MiKayla Morton to join the staff, and promoted longtime Vice President Julie Howell to chief revenue officer. Kopka will take over as director of event operations and Morton will serve as manager of events and programs. “The skill sets and experience that Nick Kopka and Mikayla […]

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