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Skillshot Media has announced plans to create an esports gaming hub at Uptown Atlanta, a 47-acre mixed-use community being redeveloped by Rubenstein Partners. As part of the deal, Skillshot will relocate its Alpharetta office and production studios to Uptown and partner with Rubenstein to establish the venue for esports events. The new space will also provide […]
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Stadiumlinks will transform Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, into a uniquely designed, nine-hole golf course on October 8 and October 9. Various tee times will be available for two-person and four-person groups. The nine-hole course will include unique hole locations positioned on nearly every level of the ballpark, with target greens located on the […]
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The Maine Sports Commission, a statewide, nonprofit organization that markets Maine as a four-season sports destination, has announced the hire of Mike Guarino as associate director. As associate director at the Maine Sports Commission, Guarino’s task is to increase awareness about Maine as a sports destination, build relationships with communities and sports venues across the […]
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Bruce Akin will retire as the chief executive officer of B.A.S.S. on September 30 after 10 years in a role, company officials announced Monday, with Chairman Chase Anderson assuming responsibility for the organization’s day-to-day operations and serving as CEO. No other changes to the organization’s daily operations are currently planned. Akin planned to retire last […]
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The WTA Tour has signed its first partnership with a sportsbook for a gaming deal, designating FanDuel as its authorized gaming operator in North, South and Central America and allowing FanDuel access to its trademarks and official scoring data. Following the announcement of Stats Perform’s data integration last November, FanDuel will showcase the next evolution […]
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USA Volleyball will bring the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championship to Orlando, the first time the city has hosted the event since 2016. The tournament will be staged May 27–June 1 at the Orange County Convention Center and will also include USA Volleyball’s annual meeting. The 2016 event drew a record 578 teams. “USA […]
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USA Climbing, off a silver medal performance in the sport’s Olympic Summer Games debut in Tokyo, has announced a sponsorship partnership with Prudential Financial. Prudential’s sponsorship is aimed at building talent, supporting training and travel for international competitions, as well as elevating the team’s presence and success globally. The partnership will help shape the next […]
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Richmond Region Tourism has promoted Jerrine Lee to the new position of vice president of sports, where she will lead the Virginia city’s sports marketing efforts. In the new position, Lee will oversee all sports development and bookings nationally and locally. She will serve as a point of contact with media as well as national […]
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Oak View Group has named Trudes Sweeten vice president of events for the new Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The $338 million privately funded venue will serve as home to the University of Texas basketball program and will be able to host other sports and entertainment events. The 15,000- seat venue is located on the […]
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USA Lacrosse has named Marc Riccio as its new chief executive officer after a nationwide search done in partnership by the USA Lacrosse Board of Directors and Prodigy Search. Riccio will begin his duties on August 24. “We set out to identify a leader who was an innovator and a connector, a critical thinker and […]
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