J.D. Wood Named General Manager of the Panama City Beach Sports Complex
J.D. Wood has been hired as general manager of the Panama City Beach Sports Complex, which is scheduled to open in May 2019…
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Breeders’ Cup Announces 2019–2021 Hosts
The Breeders’ Cup has announced its host sites for 2019–2021, with the two-day thoroughbred world championships planning to stop at Santa Anita Park…
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BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field will host the Little League Classic on August 19. Photo courtesy of Murray Cook.
A Small Field Fit for the Big Leagues
This Sunday, the players, coaches and families of the Little League Baseball World Series may be walking into a minor league stadium in Williamsport…
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Steve Hill Appointed CEO of the LVCVA
Steve Hill has been named chief executive officer of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, effective September 1. He has served as the LVCVA’s…
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2019 FLW Forrest Wood Cup to Return to Hot Springs, Arkansas
Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), in conjunction with Visit Hot Springs and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, has announced that the…
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Chicago Selected as New Home of the Intel Extreme Masters Through 2020
Chicago has been selected as the new home of the Intel Extreme Masters from 2018 through 2020. Started by ESL in 2006, the Intel Extreme Masters is the longest-running global professional gaming tour in the world. As part of a three-year agreement, ESL and Intel have partnered with the United Center and the Wintrust Arena to move the event to […]
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NCAA Names Amy Reis Director of Women’s Basketball
The NCAA has named Amy Reis director of women’s basketball, effective September 4. Reis currently serves as associate commissioner for championships and sports administration at the West Coast Conference, where she has worked since 2015. “Amy brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experiences to our women’s basketball team,” said Lynn Holzman, NCAA vice-president of […]
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Glenn Merry Appointed Executive Director of Disabled Sports USA
Glenn Merry has been named executive director of Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA), a U.S. Olympic Committee-recognized multisport organization that…
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Jason Fulvi Named President and CEO of Visit KC
Jason Fulvi has been appointed president and CEO of Visit KC (Missouri) following a six-month, nationwide search. Fulvi brings more than 32 years…
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Tim Ellis Named Director of Global Sales in Sports Segment at Wyndham Hotel & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts recently expanded its presence in the sports segment, hiring Tim Ellis to serve as director of global sales…
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