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FAMU AD Angela Suggs Accused of Stealing Over $24,000 at Florida Sports Foundation

Angela Suggs, the former head of the Florida Sports Foundation before moving to Florida A&M University as the athletic director last fall, was arrested Monday on fraud and theft charges for allegedly using a corporate credit card for personal use totaling more than $24,000 at the foundation. Suggs, 55, turned herself in and was booked […]

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Jonathan Walker Promoted to Executive Director of Rhode Island Sports Commission

The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the promotion of Jonathan Walker to executive director of the Rhode Island Sports Commission. In his expanded role, Walker will oversee the sales, marketing and service efforts related to sports groups using Rhode Island as a base for competitions and sports-related meetings. He will continue to […]

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2025–2026 USATF Cross Country Championships Headed to Portland

USA Track & Field and Nike announced that the Nike Cross Nationals will serve as host to the 2025–2026 USATF Cross Country Championships on December 6–7 in Portland, Oregon. Hosted annually for nearly 20 years and the culmination of eight regional qualifying meets, NXN is a showcase competition for high school cross country stars. The […]

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The Bahamas Partners with New York Yankees

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation has announced a partnership with the New York Yankees for the 2025 season via in-stadium branding, digital activations and hospitality events. “The New York Yankees represent a global standard of excellence and we are proud to partner with such an iconic organization,” said Chester Cooper, deputy prime […]

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Professional Disc Golf Association

DGPT Venues to Host 2026 & 2027 Disc Golf Pro World Championships

The Professional Disc Golf Association will have its World Championships head to Milford, Michigan, in 2026 and in Portland, Oregon, in 2027. The 2026 event will be held at the Discraft Great Lakes Open across two Kensington Metropark courses: the Black Locust South Course, currently being upgraded to championship standards with over 10,000 feet of […]

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Roseville to Host 2026 US Quadball Cup

US Quadball will host its annual national championship tournament April 18–19, 2026, at the new Placer Valley Soccer Complex in Roseville, California. About 60 teams from across the country will compete in the Quadball Cup, which has never been west of Utah since starting in 2007. The event will bring approximately 1,200 athletes and $2.3 […]

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LA28 Three Year Update

IOC Coordination Commission Visits Los Angeles

The International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission visited Los Angeles ahead of the three-year mark from when the city will host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. “LA28 has achieved major milestones that are laying the foundation for a truly remarkable edition of the Games,” said Nicole Hoevertsz, LA28 Coordination Commission chair. “From finalizing the […]

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Friendly Bets Made Before NBA Finals Between Pacers, Thunder

Two destination marketing executives have entered into a friendly wager tied to the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, which started on Thursday night with a game-winning jumper by Tyrese Haliburton with 0.3 seconds left as the Pacers won Game 1, 111-110. The wager is between Leonard Hoops, president and chief executive […]

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Hilton, McLaren Racing Launch Fan-Themed Suite Ahead of British Grand Prix

Hilton and McLaren Racing are introducing a “Stay Like McLaren Racing” to celebrate 20 years of partnership from July 8—20 ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The suite will be at the Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton. Guests first enter through a papaya-colored orange door to experience their […]

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