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Baseball fans watch a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Sunday, June 23, 2019. The Pirates won in 11 innings, 11-10. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Pirates, BetMGM Announced PNC Park Partnership

BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates have announced a new partnership that will include BetMGM branding throughout PNC Park, fan-focused promotions, social media content and more. BetMGM operates an online sportsbook and casino that launched in Pennsylvania last year. Under the partnership, BetMGM content will be integrated across Pittsburgh Pirates digital and social platforms. Additionally, BetMGM […]

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The 2021 USA Artistic Swimming Junior Olympic National Championships were staged at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Photo: Jason Gewirtz

USA Artistic Swimming Announces 2022 and 2023 Junior Olympics Locations

USA Artistic Swimming has announced that the 2022 Junior Olympic Championships will be held in Gainesville, Florida, with the 2023 event going to Hampton, Virginia. The Junior Olympic Championship averages about 1,100 athletes competing across a nine-day schedule. The Junior Olympic Championships is the largest event organized by the national governing body. The 2022 event […]

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Northern Colorado Unveils Hailstorm FC As Official Branding

One of the newest USL League One expansion teams has revealed its official club branding, with Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC beginning play in 2022 in Windsor, Colorado. The crest for Hailstorm FC includes a shield that displays features that represent the community. A mountain range sits at the peak of the crest while the brand […]

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Fort Scott running back Jasmin Hopkins, right, rushes past Blinn's Duke Bohall during the first half of the NJCAA national championship football game in Pittsburg, Kansas, in 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Gullett)

NJCAA Football Creates Divisions and Playoff System

The NJCAA has announced changes to the structure of football that will create increased opportunities for the sport to flourish at the two-year level including the creation of Division I and  Division III, implementation of a Division I national championship playoff system, addition of a Division III national championship and separate division rankings. Currently, NJCAA […]

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Allegiant Stadium Named Home of Leagues Cup Final for 2021 and 2022

Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will be the host for the 2021 and 2022 Leagues Cup, the annual tournament between teams from both Major League Soccer and Liga MX. “The passionate soccer market of Las Vegas is the perfect host for the Leagues Cup Final in 2021 and 2022,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “We […]

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Bally’s Corporation Acquires AVP Pro Volleyball Tour

Bally’s Corporation has acquired the Association of Volleyball Professionals, the professional beach volleyball organization and host of the longest-running domestic beach volleyball tour in the United States. Under the terms of the transaction, Bally’s acquired all of AVP’s assets with plans to leverage AVP’s distribution channels, as well as the Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks, […]

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USA Team Handball Partners With TeachAids To Promote Concussion Education

USA Team Handball, the National Governing Body for the Olympic sport of team handball, has formed a partnership with TeachAids to offer its CrashCourse concussion education offerings to athletes, coaches and members. CrashCourse is a suite of interactive products focused on the prevention and treatment of concussions and related mental health issues, and is designed […]

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LA28 Launches Athletes’ Commission

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced a LA28 Athletes’ Commission consisting of nine Olympians and nine Paralympians to bring a collection of athlete voices to shape the Summer Games in Los Angeles. The Commission’s aim is to bring insights and perspectives to create an inclusive, innovative and seamless experience for  athletes participating in […]

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Riot Games’ LCS Championship Heading to Prudential Center

Riot Games has announced the finals of its inaugural LCS Championship will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with live spectators on hand for the first time in two years. The finals are scheduled for August 28–29 and will be presented by Grubhub. The championship replaces the old summer playoffs where […]

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