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NFL Reaches Sportsbook Deals with Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel

The National Football League has gone all in on sports betting announcing its first sportsbook partnerships a triple arrangement with Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings and FanDuel. Under terms of the multiyear deal, each will become an official sports betting partners of the NFL and each will have exclusive ability to leverage NFL marks within the sports […]

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Colleen Wrenn Named Chief of Paralympic Games Delivery Officer

Colleen Wrenn, the senior director of TrackTown USA in Oregon, has been appointed chief of Paralympic Games delivery officer by the International Paralympic Committee following an extensive global recruitment process. She will begin the position May 24. Wrenn will bring more than 20 years of experience to the IPC in planning and delivery of major […]

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Move United Plans Virtual Conference on Adaptive Sports

The Move United Education Conference will be staged May 10–14, a virtual conference that will bring together several thousand sport providers with a goal to demystify disability and make inclusion a reality. The adaptive sports organization held its 2020 conference in a virtual setting, attracting more than 1,800 attendees from 900 organizations. The 2021 conference […]

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Clermont, Florida, to Host Olympic Swimming Qualifier

Union Americana de Natación, an international governing body in the Western Hemisphere for amateur aquatics, has announced that Orlando Health National Training Center in Clermont, Florida, will host the FINA-sanctioned 2021 UANA Tokyo Olympics Swimming Qualifier. The event will be staged April 29 – May 2, 2021, in partnership with Azura Aquatics, Montverde Aquatic Club, […]

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Mexico's national men's soccer team is well-represented by fans whenever it plays in the United States, including at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium. Photo by Jason Gewirtz

Denver to Host Rescheduled CONCACAF Nations League Finals in June 2021

CONCACAF’s rescheduled inaugural Nations League Finals will be held June 3–6 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver featuring the men’s national teams from the United States, Mexico, Honduras and Costa Rica. The semifinals on July 3 will see Honduras against the United States followed by Mexico against Costa Rica. The semifinal matchups were […]

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Atlas' Pat Young cradles the ball while under pressure from Redwoods' Patrick Harbeson during a Premier Lacrosse League game in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo: Damian Strohmeyer/AP Images for Premier Lacrosse League

Premier Lacrosse League to Play in 11 Cities in 2021

The Premier Lacrosse League will return to in-market events after conducting a bubble season in 2020 in Herriman, Utah. The 2021 season will begin June 4 with the PLL Championships set for September 19. In total, the professional league will host game weekends in 11 cities, including an All-Star weekend and a three-weekend playoff structure. […]

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TBT Announces Five Locations for 2021 Season

Entering its eighth season, The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event televised live on ESPN, has announced a season with games in five destinations. After completing a bubble season in 2020, TBT will expand its field to 64 teams competing across four regions in 2021 and welcome fans back to events. The season will […]

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TeamSnap Sports Management App Announces Capital Investment

TeamSnap, which provides sports management and communication software for amateur sports, has announced a strategic partnership with the Waud Capital Partners private equity firm. The agreement will bring new capital to TeamSnap and gives Waud Capital majority ownership of the company. The deal is also aimed at accelerating TeamSnap’s growth, providing resources to expand its […]

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Outdoor Competition Venues Selected for World Games 2022 in Birmingham

The Birmingham (Alabama) Organizing Committee for The World Games 2022 has selected Oak Mountain State Park, Barber Motorsports Park and John Carroll Catholic High School to host outdoor competitions during the upcoming international multisport event. “The excitement about the competition at these venues grows as we unveil each one,” The World Games 2022 CEO Nick […]

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