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Ferris State's Peter Firlik drives against Northern State's Ian Smith during the first half of the NCAA Division II men's college basketball championship game on March 24, 2018, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (AP Photo/Dave Eggen)

NCAA Awards Division II Championship Events to New Destinations

The NCAA has announced the predetermined hosts for its Division II Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments as well as the new host for the Division II wrestling championships. The Division II basketball tournaments traditionally have had their regional weekends at the site of the highest seed but due to the health and safety protocols surrounding […]

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Lake County Hosting Big Ten Softball Weekends

Lake County, Florida, will host dozens of NCAA college softball games throughout the rest of February as teams begin their seasons with some warm-weather games at multiple venues throughout the region in conjunction with The Spring Games organization. Action started this past week at Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex in Leesburg with matchups between the University […]

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Mandalay Bay Venue to be Named Michelob ULTRA Arena

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas has signed a multiyear naming rights agreement with Anheuser-Busch to rename its 12,000-seat sports and entertainment venue the Michelob ULTRA Arena. The deal was negotiated by Mandalay Bay parent company MGM Resorts International. The deal includes assets inside the venue and at select bars and lounges throughout the […]

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Report: Tennis Participation Up 22 Percent in 2020

Participation in tennis has skyrocketed during the pandemic, according to figures released by the U.S. Tennis Association. The national governing body reported that participation in 2020 increased by 22 percent, with 21.64 million reporting they played the sport. The figures were part of the Physical Activity Council’s Participation Report conducted by Sports Markering Surveys, which […]

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Jon Rahm, lower right, walks down with 13th fairway with his caddy, Adam Hayes, on the South Course during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on January 31, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Farmers Insurance Open Organizers Give Inside Look at Tournament Preparations

The differences in planning and producing a PGA Tour event, especially in a state with stringent restrictions on fans and on-hand employees, was laid bare during a recent webinar featuring those involved with the recent Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Nick Schling, director of operations for the Farmers Insurance […]

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USA Hockey Selects Texas for 2021 IIHF U-18 World Championship

Frisco and Plano, Texas, have been selected to host the 2021 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championship, a decision announced by USA Hockey in conjunction with the NHL’s Dallas Stars. Comerica Center in Frisco, which serves as the Stars’ practice facility, will serve as the primary venue for the event, which will be staged April 26–May […]

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SentryWorld in Wisconsin to Host 2023 U.S. Senior Open

SentryWorld in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, will host the 43rd U.S. Senior Open Championship tournament in 2023, the United States Golf Association announced, awarding the course its third USGA championship overall and first Senior Open. The tournament will take place June 29 through July 2, 2023. SentryWorld, a public parkland course in central Wisconsin, was developed […]

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2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Wrestling Heading To Dickies Arena in Fort Worth

USA Wrestling will hold its 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, from April 2–3 with champions in each weight class becoming eligible to represent the U.S. at the rescheduled 2021 Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo. This year will be the fifth straight U.S. Olympic Team Trials in which […]

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B.A.S.S. Extends Parternship with AFTCO

B.A.S.S. is expanding its partnership with AFTCO to be a supporting sponsor for the Bassmasters Tournament Trail, outfitting all staff and marshals at the event. The company will also remain as the title sponsor for the Elite Series season-opener. As a supporting sponsor for the Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College […]

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Erie to Host Entire NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Championship

Following similar decisions in basketball, the NCAA has announced that it will stage all rounds of the 2021 Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Championship in Erie, Pennsylvania, which had been scheduled to host the Frozen Four. Host institution Mercyhurst University, the Erie Sports Commission and Erie Insurance Arena will work in conjunction to host the eight […]

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