Category: Professional Sports

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Esports Stadium Arlington will serve as the host venue for the 2020 EsportsTravel Summit. Photo: Arlington CVB

Esports on the Rise: Trends in Professional Gaming

When it comes to the world of professional sports, a new contender has surely earned its spot on the roster. Esports has taken traditional and cultural landscapes by storm, opening the door of opportunity to a new breed of sporting events, competitions and organizations. As a result, destinations, venues and suppliers are dip­ping their toes […]

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Cathy Engelbert Named WNBA Commissioner

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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XFL Games to Air on ESPN, ABC and Fox

The revived XFL has announced multiyear broadcast agreements with ESPN, ABC and Fox Sports to air games starting with the league’s inaugural season in 2020. XFL games will air weekly on ABC and Fox, with ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and FS2 sharing broadcast duties throughout the season as well. The league will air back-to-back games starting Saturday afternoons at […]

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Bermuda to Serve as Official Tourism Partner of the U.S. Open

The United States Tennis Association has named the Bermuda Tourism Authority as the official tourism partner of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, which will be staged at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, August 26–September 9. “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is introducing the island to a new generation […]

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Full Sail Named University Partner of Magic Gaming

Full Sail University has been named the exclusive university partner of the NBA 2K League’s Magic Gaming, a first-of-its-kind partnership in the esports league. The agreement would enable Full Sail and Magic Gaming to continue to build, support and engage the esports community’s global audience and provide educational opportunities for the students and alumni of […]

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MLS Grows Once Again

It might be too early to compare Cincinnati’s early success in Major League Soccer to what Atlanta United FC accomplished in its first two years, but the impact of the league’s newest entry can’t be underestimated. After beginning play in 2017, Atlanta United emerged as MLS Cup champions in 2018. While Atlanta United shares Mercedes-Benz […]

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USTA and IHG Announce New Multiyear Partnership

Through a new multiyear agreement, the United States Tennis Association has named IHG Hotels & Resorts as the official hotel and hotel loyalty partner for the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. Commencing with the 2019 U.S. Open, which will be staged August 26– September 8, the deal also includes sponsorship of the Western & Southern Open in […]

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Erin Hills Golf Course will host the 2025 U.S. Women's Open. Photo: USGA

Erin Hills to Host 2025 U.S. Women’s Open

The USGA has selected Erin Hills golf course, in Erin, Wisconsin, to host the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open and 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships. The U.S. Women’s Open will be staged May 29–June 1, 2025. The U.S. Mid-Amateur will be held September 10–15, 2022, with Blue Mound Golf and Country Club, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving as the stroke-play […]

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WNBA Enters New Multiyear Partnership With AT&T

The Women’s National Basketball Association has announced a new multiyear partnership with AT&T, making the global communications and technology company the first non-apparel partner to have its logo featured on the jerseys of all 12 teams throughout the league. As part of the deal, AT&T will be integrated into WNBA.com, the WNBA app and WNBA […]

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