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Baseball fans watch a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Sunday, June 23, 2019. The Pirates won in 11 innings, 11-10. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Pirates, BetMGM Announced PNC Park Partnership

BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates have announced a new partnership that will include BetMGM branding throughout PNC Park, fan-focused promotions, social media content and more. BetMGM operates an online sportsbook and casino that launched in Pennsylvania last year. Under the partnership, BetMGM content will be integrated across Pittsburgh Pirates digital and social platforms. Additionally, BetMGM […]

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan Unveiled by U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has revealed its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan, a three-year action plan with the objective to achieve a higher-performing organization with an inclusive culture, equitable systems and a team that will benefit from a more diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and views. The national governing body’s plan is built […]

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Houston’s BBVA Stadium to Undergo Renovations, Add Safe-Standing Area

BBVA Stadium, the home for Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo and the NWSL’s Houston Dash will undergo a multi-phase renovation including a safe-standing section for fans, following four other MLS venues that made smilier moves in the past season. The safe-standing section will allow 1,200 supporters in the north end of the venue for all […]

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The 2021 USA Artistic Swimming Junior Olympic National Championships were staged at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Photo: Jason Gewirtz

USA Artistic Swimming Announces 2022 and 2023 Junior Olympics Locations

USA Artistic Swimming has announced that the 2022 Junior Olympic Championships will be held in Gainesville, Florida, with the 2023 event going to Hampton, Virginia. The Junior Olympic Championship averages about 1,100 athletes competing across a nine-day schedule. The Junior Olympic Championships is the largest event organized by the national governing body. The 2022 event […]

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Northern Colorado Unveils Hailstorm FC As Official Branding

One of the newest USL League One expansion teams has revealed its official club branding, with Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC beginning play in 2022 in Windsor, Colorado. The crest for Hailstorm FC includes a shield that displays features that represent the community. A mountain range sits at the peak of the crest while the brand […]

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Fort Scott running back Jasmin Hopkins, right, rushes past Blinn's Duke Bohall during the first half of the NJCAA national championship football game in Pittsburg, Kansas, in 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Gullett)

NJCAA Football Creates Divisions and Playoff System

The NJCAA has announced changes to the structure of football that will create increased opportunities for the sport to flourish at the two-year level including the creation of Division I and  Division III, implementation of a Division I national championship playoff system, addition of a Division III national championship and separate division rankings. Currently, NJCAA […]

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Full Sail University Partners with DreamHack for DreamHack Beyond

DreamHack will partner with Full Sail University to host DreamHack Beyond, a new hybrid festival and online multiplayer game that will provide week-long interactive experiences with Full Sail producing select panels and streaming events. Dreamhack Beyond will begin July 24 and last through July 31. It was created to complement and showcase the best of the […]

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Detroit Sports Organizing Corp Names Mark Hollis as Chair

Mark Hollis has been named the new chair of the Detroit Sports Organizing Corp and will lead the organization’s efforts to prioritize, evaluate and execute significant future bid opportunities to to attract major sporting events to the region, the Detroit Sports Commission has announced. In 2018, Hollis retired from a 30-plus year career in intercollegiate […]

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Allegiant Stadium Named Home of Leagues Cup Final for 2021 and 2022

Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will be the host for the 2021 and 2022 Leagues Cup, the annual tournament between teams from both Major League Soccer and Liga MX. “The passionate soccer market of Las Vegas is the perfect host for the Leagues Cup Final in 2021 and 2022,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “We […]

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