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Erica McCall, A’ja Wilson
Stanford forward Erica McCall and South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson jump for the opening tip during a NCAA Women's Final Four game on March 31, 2017 in Dallas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Women’s Final Four Future Host Finalists Unveiled

Seven cities, including two first-time bidders, are among the finalists to host future editions of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four from 2027 through 2031. The finalists include Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena); Dallas (American Airlines Center); Indianapolis (Gainbridge Fieldhouse); Portland, Oregon (Moda Center); Sacramento, California (Golden 1 Center); San Antonio (Alamodome); and Tampa, Florida (Amalie […]

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham Bulls Athletic Park will be getting more than $10 million in renovations over the course of the next year.

Durham Bulls Athletic Park Getting a $10 Million Renovation

The home of Crash Davis is getting a more than $10 million facelift. The fictional character played by Kevin Costner in “Bull Durham” would certainly approve of the real-life renovations upcoming at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in the North Carolina destination. The changes need to come by 2025 as required by Major League Baseball to comply […]

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1980LakePlacidArena
Competitiors in the men's 5,000 meter event at the 1984 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles circle past the Olympic torch during the race on August 11, 1984. Los Angeles in 2028 will join London and Paris as the only three-time hosts of the Olympic Summer Games. (AP Photo, File)

New York Legislators Look to Bring Olympics Back to Lake Placid

As the the most recent U.S. city to host the Olympic Winter Games is in the midst of bidding to host for a second time, the only two-time U.S. host of a Winter Games is taking the first steps to explore the feasibility of a potential third bid. A motion to create a Commission to […]

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UCF Football Venue to Become FBC Mortgage Stadium

The home for UCF football, known as The Bounce House since its opening, has a new official name. The UCF Athletic Association and FBC Mortgage, LLC, have combined on a naming rights agreement for the Knights’ home football stadium that takes effect beginning this season and will brand the venue as FBC Mortgage Stadium. The […]

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ISA Huntington Beach
For the first time since 2006, the ISA World Surfing Games will take place in Huntington Beach, California.

2022 ISA World Surfing Games Heading to Huntington Beach

It would seem fitting that the 2022 ISA World Surfing Games would take place in “Surf City, USA.” For the first time since 2006, the International Surfing Association will bring its premier event to the shores of Huntington Beach, California, September 17–24. “Visit Huntington Beach, the official destination marketing organization for the city, is ecstatic […]

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HSBC Los Angeles Sevens 2020
USA's Danny Barrett touches down a try against France on day two of the HSBC Los Angeles Sevens 2020 at Dignity Health Sports Park on 1 March, 2020 in Los Angeles, United States. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby

2023 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Schedule Announced

The sport of rugby continues to build momentum as it heads toward the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and the announcement of the schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 season only furthers the sport’s increasing popularity. The 2023 schedule provides the chance for the top four men’s and women’s teams in the […]

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Concession stand
ASM Global and DoorDash are making it easier than ever to order food and drinks at venues.

ASM Global, DoorDash Partner to Make Concessions More Convenient

One experience of a live event that spectators find frustrating is the seemingly always long line at the concession stand. For anyone who’s ever wanted to order from their seat and pick it up when it’s ready, ASM Global and DoorDash is making that a reality. ASM Global, the world’s leading entertainment producer, and DoorDash, […]

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Fortnite
The Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Invitational 2022 will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina, November 12-13.

Fortnite Champion Series Invitational 2022 Scheduled for November 12­–13

Fortnite in-person events are back this fall after a hiatus during the pandemic. The company announced plans to host the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) Invitational 2022 in-person on November 12­–13 in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Raleigh Convention Center. The FNCS will be inviting a selection of top FNCS Duos from around the world who […]

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