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Visit Milwaukee has announced that Paul Upchurch will step down as president and CEO at the end of 2019, but will stay on to assist with planning for a convention center expansion and to help his successor in the position. Upchurch has led the organization for nine years, seeing tourism spending double to $3.2 billion […]
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World Rugby, the sport’s international federation, has unveiled a new global identity, brand proposition and campaign to boost interest, participation and investment in women’s rugby. The “Women In Rugby” campaign, supported by USA Rugby, will feature a dedicated website—www.women.rugby—in an effort to continue what has been considerable growth in participation among women. Since 2017, women’s […]
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The Indianapolis 500 may be the largest single-day sporting event in the country, but the action before the May 26 race is not confined to Indianapolis. On May 21, the event’s 33 participating drivers will be dispatched across North America on an ambitious tour to spread the word about the 103rd running of the famous […]
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The NFL Network is turning its attention to college. The network has announced a new four-year deal to air Conference USA football games, beginning with one game each week on Saturday afternoons in 2019. “While exploring new media options for football, NFL Network stood out as an excellent opportunity for national exposure,” said C-USA Commissioner […]
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Will Waller has been named chief executive officer of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, effective immediately. Waller, who has served on the organization’s board since 2016, has resigned his board position to take the top spot. Waller is the former vice president of HR business transformation for The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He has […]
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SportsEngine Inc. has partnered with USA Volleyball to serve as the national governing body’s member management technology provider in a move that could help ensure that event participants have met safety requirements and passed background checks. SportsEngine, an NBC Sports Group company, has had a long-standing relationship with USAV but as of September 1, 2019, […]
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Cathy Engelbert has been named the first commissioner of the WNBA, taking over the league’s top position that previously held the title of president. Engelbert is the CEO of Deloitte and will report to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver when she begins her term July 17. The 23rd season of the WNBA tips off on May […]
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Reno Tahoe, Nevada, has been selected to host the 2020 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championship (GJNC18). The tournament will be held May 1–3, 2020, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. USA Volleyball expects about 300 teams, nearly 3,000 players and more than 5,000 family and friends to participate or attend. The event will crown […]
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Visit Lake, the city of Clermont, Florida, and the American Cornhole Organization have announced that they will partner to host the ACO Florida State Championships of Cornhole – Season 14. The event will be staged May 24–25 at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center. “Visit Lake is thrilled to welcome this wonderful event to our […]
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U.S. Club Soccer has announced that Dick’s Sporting Goods will become the organization’s official sporting goods partner. Under terms of the agreement, U.S. Club Soccer members will receive special discounts to Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and online. Dick’s will also receive marketing opportunities through various digital, social and on-site efforts. The mission of U.S. Club […]
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