Category: Professional Sports

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Jessica Berman Named National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner

Jessica Berman has been named the next commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League as the league readies for its 10th season of competition. “I’m honored to be the next commissioner of the NWSL and grateful to the owners for their confidence in me,” said Berman. “Working on behalf of, and in partnership with, our […]

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PHF Announces Sale of Toronto Six

The Premier Hockey Federation’s Toronto Six has been sold to BTM Partners, led by retired National Hockey League forward Anthony Stewart and joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Angela James, Carnegie Initiative co-chair Bernice Carnegie and former NHL Coach of the Year Ted Nolan. The new owners represent the first BIPOC and Canadian investors in PHF […]

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Delta Partnering With National Women’s Soccer League, Women’s Sports Foundation

Delta Air Lines has announced new partnerships with the National Women’s Soccer League on the eve of its 10th anniversary season and the Women’s Sports Foundation. As the first airline sponsor of the NWSL, Delta will work with the league to support its athletes through women’s empowerment programs and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives. The […]

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Utah Sports Commission Approaches $3 Billion in Impact

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will help the Utah Sports Commission reach $3 billion in estimated economic impact to the state since its inception in 2000, the organization has announced. The Utah Sports Commission was founded with the intent of keeping Utah’s sport and Olympic legacy alive after the Salt Lake City region hosted the […]

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2022 AVP Tour Schedule Released

The AVP Tour will have three Gold Series events, five Pro Series events and seven Tour Series events as part of its 2022 beach volleyball schedule, culminating with the AVP Championships in Phoenix. The new tiered system increases money for athletes breaking into the beach volleyball world. The Championship event in Phoenix, scheduled for September […]

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Maryland Stadium Authority Proposes Stadium Improvements

Baltimore’s iconic pair of sports venues within the Inner Harbor area are in need of upgrades, the Maryland Stadium Authority says, leading to the organization seeking state legislative approval to borrow up to $1.2 billion to pay for improvements to Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. The Baltimore Sun reported the request on Thursday as […]

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Atlantic League Clubs Introducing Ballpark Pass for 2022

The Atlantic League and its nine clubs have announced that the 2022 season will include a new ticketing idea that will give fans the chance to see games no matter the location. The Ballpark Pass will give anybody who buys season tickets from one club the chance to get a complimentary ticket — or tickets, […]

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Superstar Racing Experience Unveils Six-Race 2002 Schedule

The Tony Stewart-backed Superstar Racing Experience, the short-track series started last year with primetime racing on CBS, will expand for its second season to six events starting June 18 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. After the green flag at Five Flags Speedway, the series will head to South Boston Speedway in South Boston, […]

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Norfolk to Host 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic

The 2023 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic will be held in Norfolk, Virginia, the league and hometown Admirals announced. The game will be played at Norfolk Scope Arena on January 16, 2023, making the city one of only two two-time hosts in the game’s history. Events surrounding the game include an All-Star Fan Fest and the 15th […]

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The fountains of Bellagio erupt along the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Reports: Formula 1 Closer to Scheduling Las Vegas Race

A much-discussed Formula 1 race in Las Vegas is gaining momentum according to multiple reports at the end of last week that indicated the auto racing series, riding a surge of publicity in the United States thanks to its Netflix hit series, may soon have three U.S.-based events. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Friday that […]

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