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AAU Volleyball
The Orange County Convention Center will host more than 70,000 athletes and coaches during the 18-day event June 14 to July 1.

AAU Bringing World’s Largest Volleyball Tournament to Orlando

The world’s largest volleyball tournament is heading to the Sunshine State. The Amateur Athletic Union will bring the 49th AAU Girls’ Junior National Volleyball Championships and AAU Boys’ Junior National Volleyball Championships to Orlando from June 14 to July 1. The Orange County Convention Center will host more than 70,000 athletes and coaches, representing 48 […]

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Texans Steelers Football
Acrisure has agreed to a 15-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the naming rights to what was formerly Heinz Field. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Duquesne Light Holdings Awarded Heating and Cooling Contract at Heinz Field

Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. has announced a partnership with PSSI Stadium LLC, the owner of Heinz Field, whereby DLH will own the stadium’s central heating and cooling plant and its equipment through February 2031, allowing The Efficiency Network, a DLH subsidiary, to operate and maintain the plant and equipment throughout the duration of the partnership. […]

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OVG
Oak View Group has announced Kim Stone will be president of UBS Arena and executive vice president of OVG East Coast beginning August 1.

Oak View Group Launches Canadian Division

The Oak View Group has launched a new division focused on the Canadian sports and entertainment industry — OVG Canada. The formation of OVG Canada will provide strategic services in the areas of venue development and management, booking and content development, sponsorship brand consulting, and third-party partnership sales. Tom Pistore, president of OVG Canada, will […]

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WICC
Portland will host the 2022 Women’s International Champions Cup on August 17 and 20.

Portland to Host 2022 Women’s International Champions Cup

The 2022 Women’s International Champions Cup will take place in Portland, Oregon, this summer as four elite soccer teams from around the world take center stage. The tournament will take place from August 17–20 at Providence Park, the home of the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League. “Whenever we have an opportunity to […]

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Billie Jean King Cup
The 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 8–13.

Glasgow Selected to Host 2022 Billie Jean King Cup

The 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 8–13, according to the International Tennis Federation. Great Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association has been selected to host the event for the fourth time in the event’s six-decade history. The Finals will be played on indoor hard courts […]

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SailGP
With the addition of a Canadian team in 2022, the country is hoping to host its first SailGP event next season.

SailGP Looks to Host First Race in Canada

As SailGP, an international sailing competition, is underway with its 2022-2023 season and is already looking forward to the next. Following a domestic bid process with interest from more than 10 potential host cities, SailGP has announced the following four Canadian cities are on the shortlist for the 2023–2024 season: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Kingston, Ontario; […]

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Pinehurst
The USGA broke ground on its newest campus, Golf House Pinehurst, on June 6. Copyright USGA/John Mummert

USGA Breaks Ground on New Campus at Pinehurst

The United States Golf Association and Pinehurst, North Carolina, have always had a strong relationship. Now, it’s getting even stronger. The two entities broke ground June 6 on Golf House Pinehurst, the USGA’s newest campus which will include an equipment-testing facility, the USGA Experience and an educational landscape feature. The project is set to be […]

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Bill Noble Park
The park named for former Mayor William Noble will get a $32 million renovation over the next year.

Bill Noble Park Getting $32 Million Renovation For Sports Facilities

The community of Gardendale, Alabama, is excited — and for good reason. On June 2, the city, located north of Birmingham, broke ground on the $32 million redevelopment of Bill Noble Park. The park, which is named for William Noble, former mayor of Gardendale, is adding a sports complex that will feature nine baseball/softball fields, […]

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Big 12 Championship
The Big 12 Conference and Kansas City have extended the men's and women's basketball tournaments in the city through 2031.

Big 12, Kansas City Sports Commission Announce Extension for Basketball Championships

The Big 12 Conference and Kansas City have built a strong relationship when it comes to the conference’s basketball tournaments. The Missouri city has been the site for the men’s basketball tournament since 2010 and with a recent extension, it will remain there until at least 2027. The women’s tournament returned to the area in […]

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World Games 2022
The World Games 2022 will offer day passes for $35, allowing fans to see multiple events for one price.

World Games 2022 Offers Fans Affordable Ticket Option

The World Games 2022 are making it more affordable than ever to experience multiple events throughout the competition. With the announcement of “The World Games Day Pass” — which allows fans to attend multiple sports competitions held during a single day for just $35 — the goal is to provide the opportunity for everyone at […]

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