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Pirates Evolve Fan Experience at PNC Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced significant enhancements to the fan experience at PNC Park, providing additional spaces for fans to share in the gameday experience with family and friends. The enhancements to the outfield areas include new gathering spaces with open sight lines to the field, concession and hospitality concepts, improvements to group gathering areas, […]

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U.S. Army Hosts Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports

The 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, starting August 19. The 10-day event, held annually since 2010, celebrates the dedication of wounded, ill and injured active duty and […]

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Sacramento Republic FC Prepares New Vision for Downtown Stadium

The Sacramento Republic has announced plans for a new downtown stadium that will be part of the USL club’s future, including a spot for retail and entertainment options. The club has engaged Manica Architecture and Machete Group, which has designed and managed projects including Allegiant Stadium, Chase Center, and TQL Stadium to craft an initial […]

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Future Legends Complex Announces Stadium Naming Rights

Future Legends Complex in Colorado and TicketSmarter have announced an agreement to name the complex’s centerpiece 6,500-seat main professional sports stadium “TicketSmarter Stadium” through 2032. TicketSmarter Stadium will be located in the heart the 118-acre multipurpose sports complex and will be home to Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC, which plays in USL League One and the […]

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Ripken Youth Baseball Venue in Maryland Adds Two Fields

Ripken Baseball has opened two new baseball fields at The Ripken Experience Aberdeen in Maryland. Cal Ripken Jr. and Bill Ripken joined Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce Michael Gill, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, and four youth baseball teams for a ribbon-cutting event before the first games held on the new fields. “The excitement around opening […]

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Maryville University to Redevelop Center for Esports Space

Maryville University will look to redevelopment the Woods Mill Center in St. Louis with an eye toward an esports arena as part of the evolution of the property. The project proposal includes a multipurpose education, athletics and esports venue seating up to 3,000 people. A separate residence hall will house 400 students and provide 6,000 […]

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CEO Phil Andrews Announces Resignation From USA Weightlifting

Phil Andrews has announced his resignation as chief executive officer of USA Weightlifting, effective July 15, ending a six-year tenure that has seen him guide the national governing body through two Olympic Summer Games and 15 World Championships. Andrews joined USA Weightlifting in January 2013 before becoming CEO in 2016. Andrews led efforts to improve […]

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MLB Names EL1 Sports Training Partner for Youth Baseball and Softball

Major League Baseball has announced a partnership with EL1 Sports to create a new approach to youth baseball and softball development. The partnership will support existing local youth sports ecosystems around the country and promote the game by expanding access to youth baseball and softball instruction for players of all skill levels and socioeconomic backgrounds. […]

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