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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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ASM Global Adds Kelvin Moore, John Page to Convention Center Division

ASM Global has announced two key executive promotions to the convention center division with Kelvin Moore as regional vice president and John Page as regional general manager. Moore currently serves as the regional general manager of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, a position he has held since 2018. Page is a 24-year-ASM Global veteran who has […]

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IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing on February 20. Photograph by IOC/Greg Martin

Thomas Bach to Attend 2022 World Games in Birmingham

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will attend The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, organizers confirmed this week. Bach plans to attend the Opening Ceremony on July 7 at Protective Stadium, which opened last year, as well as several of the sports competitions during his stay in Birmingham. “We’re very honored that the President of […]

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