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Sport Oregon Foundation Launches Women’s Sports Initiative

Sport Oregon is launching a new foundation initiative, SHE FLIES, to foster safe community spaces where girls and women have equitable opportunities and are greater empowered to use sports to realize the benefits of participation. The initiative will kick off with a virtual event on April 29 with a panel discussion with female athletes from […]

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Inter Miami Finds Stadium Naming Rights Partner in AutoNation

Inter Miami CF, a week before the start of the Major League Soccer season, has announced a naming-rights agreement for its stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with AutoNation that will see its venue rebranded as DRV PNK Stadium for the next three years. The agreement also includes AutoNation branding on the Inter Miami training gear. […]

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North Dakota State wide receiver Phoenix Sproles (11) smiles after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the FCS championship game against James Madison on January 20, 2020 in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

FCS Playoff Predetermined Sites Announced

The NCAA Division I Football Championship committee has revealed the 14 predetermined preliminary round sites for this year’s Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. The designation of predetermined sites will have no bearing on the teams selected to participate in the playoff field. Due to the health and safety protocols surrounding the pandemic, it was […]

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Valley Forge to Host Festival Featuring Esports

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and the Global Esports Association have announced that The Game Together Tour will be staged at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. The event, August 25–29, will feature Happening Aug. 25-29, the Game Together Valley Forge event will feature a seven vs. seven flag football tournament, esports […]

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NBA Partners with CLEAR for Arena Entry

The National Basketball Association and CLEAR have announced a partnership that will see the secure identity company’s Health Pass technology available for COVID-19 health screenings at NBA arenas. Health Pass is a free, mobile experience that connects a user’s verified identity to various COVID-19-related health information, including test results and eventually vaccine verification. The program […]

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USA Hockey to Use Clear2Play at IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship

USA Hockey will use Clear2Play as part of its safety efforts associated with hosting the International Ice Hockey Federation U18 Men’s World Championship, which will be staged April 26 – May 6 in Frisco and Plano, Texas. USA Hockey earlier announced that it intended to use the technology at several upcoming events. Clear2Play is an […]

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Pittsburgh Knights and PNC Extend Esports Partnership

The Pittsburgh Knights esports team and PNC Bank have announced an extension on their sponsorship agreement that will see them align through 2024. Under terms of the extension, the Pittsburgh-based PNC will be a preferred banking partner of Knights Nation. The esports organization and PNC began partnering last year with one goal being to address […]

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USA Triathlon Launches Safe Return Guidelines for Events

USA Triathlon has launched a new Safe Return to Multisport initiative, which features a set of racing, training and event-production guidelines for the multisport community. The set of resources includes guidelines for contact tracing, volunteers and a safe return to racing. “USA Triathlon collaborated with world-class medical experts and leaders at all levels of the […]

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Pittsburgh Prepares to Host NCAA Men’s Frozen Four

Pittsburgh is preparing to host the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four with PPG Paints Arena at 25 percent capacity. The teams competing will be Minnesota State, St. Cloud State University, University of Massachusetts and University of Minnesota Duluth. The event, which is a near sellout, is estimated to produce $3.49 million in economic impact on the […]

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