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Fort Wayne Curling Club to Host USA Curling Event

The Fort Wayne Curling Club in Indiana will host the 2022 USA Curling Under-18 national championships starting March 31 with both boys and girls teams competing. The Fort Wayne Curling Club was re-established in 2010 at an arena, garnering interest in learn-to-curl events and four-end games before moving to a dedicated facility in 2014. In […]

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Populous Unveils Plans for Reimagining of Seoul Olympics Venues

Populous’ most significant post-Olympic legacy work worldwide will be centered at the home of the 1988 Olympic Summer Games with plans for the Jamsil Sports MICE Complex unveiled as a combination sports, culture and entertainment complex. The project will be located on the former 35-hectare site of the 1988 Games and re-imagined into a multi-billon […]

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USL Bolsters Executive Leadership With Two Hires

The USL has named Court Jeske to the position as chief commercial officer, expanding his previous role in leading the league’s business development and partnerships, while adding veteran soccer marketing executive Greg Lalas as the USL’s first chief marketing officer. The new hire of Lalas and promotion of Jeske is part of the league’s expansion […]

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Fans cheer during the second half of an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, New York, on September 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills, New York State Reach Public Funding Agreement on New Stadium

The Buffalo Bills will be getting a new home in its current spot in Orchard Park, New York, after the team reached a deal with New York State officials for $850 million in public funds that will be used toward the cost of the $1.4 billion stadium. It will be largest taxpayer contribution ever for […]

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USA Wrestling Adds Final X Event in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Final X Stillwater, part of the series that will determine the 2022 U.S. senior world teams in both men’s and women’s freestyle as well as Greco-Roman wrestling, will be held on June 3 at Gallagher-Iba Arena on the campus of Oklahoma State. USA Wrestling made the announcement, adding the Stillwater event to Final X New […]

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Visit Lake Charles Hires Samuel Dangerfield III as Director of Sports Relations

Visit Lake Charles in Louisiana has named Sam Dangerfield III as director of sports relations as an addition to its sports tourism team. “I’m excited to bring my passion for sports and tourism into southwest Louisiana to rebuild the community from the lake to the Texas state line and beyond,” said Dangerfield. “This new role […]

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Plans for Soccer Stadium, Training Complex Unveiled in Toronto

A portion of Woodbine Racetrack’s 684 acres in the heart of Toronto’s Rexdale community is being marked for the development of a new high-performance training center and stadium for women’s and men’s soccer. The soccer project would feature an 8,000-seat stadium and a 38,000 square-foot training facility with a field that meets FIFA standards. The […]

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Joe Giordano Joins Oak View Group as Vice President of Arena & Stadium Alliance

Joe Giordano is joining Oak View Group as vice president of the arena and stadium alliance, a collection of 38 venues in North America that provides a united platform for booking, content development, procurement and sponsorship sales opportunities. Giordano replaces Jeff Nickler, who will become senior vice president and general manager of the Moody Center […]

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