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North Carolina Bid Named as Finalist for 2027 Summer World University Games

North Carolina’s Triangle and Triad regions, along with South Korea’s Chungcheong Megacity, have been named as the finalists in the bidding to host the 2027 Summer World University Games. North Carolina’s regional bid includes the cities of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Greensboro. The staging of the Games in North Carolina would be within […]

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TOCA Football Announces Expansion of Soccer Entertainment Venues into United States

TOCA Football, Inc., will rollout of its new soccer entertainment venue TOCA Social in Dallas in early 2023, offering friends and families a unique place to eat, drink and play alongside a selection of soccer-themed entertainment and immersive games designed for all skill levels. “We are thrilled to be bringing TOCA Social to the U.S. […]

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Maryland Stadium Authority Proposes Stadium Improvements

Baltimore’s iconic pair of sports venues within the Inner Harbor area are in need of upgrades, the Maryland Stadium Authority says, leading to the organization seeking state legislative approval to borrow up to $1.2 billion to pay for improvements to Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. The Baltimore Sun reported the request on Thursday as […]

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Sports ETA Seeks Destination Data for State of the Industry Report

The Sports Events and Tourism Association, in collaboration with the Northstar Meetings Group, has engaged Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, to conduct an update of the 2019 State of the Industry Report that will look at the industry’s performance in 2020 and 2021. The study will provide strategic insights on market size, economic impact, […]

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IOC Approves Surfing, Skateboarding and Climbing for LA28

The International Olympic Committee has approved the initial sports program for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, including the official inclusion of surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing. Still off the list for the moment are Olympic stalwarts boxing, weightlifting and modern pentathlon, whose administration have been called into question over a variety of […]

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Cricket Venue in Morrisville, North Carolina, to Expand

Morrisville, North Carolina, will be the home of an international-quality cricket venue in a deal announced with the town and Major League Cricket. The multi-million-dollar, public-private partnership will lead to the expansion of Church Street Park, upgrading an existing venue to a capacity of 3,500, up from its current 2,000 permanent seats. The deal will […]

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Daniel Island Club Awarded Two USGA Championships

Daniel Island Club, in Charleston, South Carolina, will be the host site for the 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur and 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship, the first two USGA championships held at the 36-hole facility. The 75th U.S. Junior Amateur will be held July 24-29, 2023 at both the Beresford Creek Course and the Ralston […]

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Adaptive Sports Center Unveils New Adventure Equity Initiative

The Adaptive Sports Center has introduced a new Adventure Equity Initiative that will allow those who want to enjoy an adaptive outdoor adventure the chance to do so at a reduced cost. For the remainder of the winter season, the initiative will lower the cost of a full day adaptive ski or snowboard lesson, equipment […]

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Atlantic League Clubs Introducing Ballpark Pass for 2022

The Atlantic League and its nine clubs have announced that the 2022 season will include a new ticketing idea that will give fans the chance to see games no matter the location. The Ballpark Pass will give anybody who buys season tickets from one club the chance to get a complimentary ticket — or tickets, […]

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Inaugural IndyCar-Motorsport Games Pro Challenge Set

The IndyCar Series is getting into the esports racing scene with a Pro Challenge on February 9 held in partnership with Motorsports Games, Inc., and multiple drivers from the IndyCar Series scheduled to compete. The event is the first official esports event between the two parties. It is part of an exclusive agreement reached in […]

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