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Horseracing Integrity Unit

Former Sports Commission, League Executives Join Anti-Doping Team

The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit has added three people to its executive leadership team with Ben Mosier in the role of executive director, Kate Mittelstadt as chief of operations and Michelle Pujals as general counsel. Mosier joined Drug Free Sport International, the independent enforcement agency, in 2010 after working as the national events coordinator […]

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NIT
The National Invitation Tournament semifinals and finals will move from New York City to Las Vegas in 2023, and then head to Indianapolis in 2024.

NIT Moves to Las Vegas in 2023, Indianapolis in 2024

The National Invitation Tournament has selected Las Vegas to host the 2023 NIT semifinals and championship and Indianapolis to host the 2024 event. Since its inception in 1938, the NIT semifinals and finals have been played in New York City’s Madison Square Garden except for 2021, which was moved to Texas due to COVID restrictions. […]

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IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during the final day of Executive Board meetings. Photo by IOC/Christophe Moratal

Bach: IOC Resolute in Russian Stance Ahead of 2024

While it may seem that the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games are a far way off, the looming issue of Russian and Belarusian athlete participation may have to be resolved sooner than later with the Olympic qualification processes for some sports already underway. Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov wrote on the Telegram messaging […]

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Ed Robson

Colorado Springs to Welcome 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week

Colorado Springs, Colorado, will host the 2023 USA Weightlifting National Championships Week for the first time in the national governing body’s 96 years of competition. It is the second time a USA Weightlifting national event has visited the state of Colorado, following the Denver-based 2021 North American Open Finals. The competition from June 24 through […]

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NJCAAESPN

NJCAA, ESPN Strike Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement

ESPN and the NJCAA have announced a multi-year media rights agreement to begin with the 2022-2023 season that will include the Division I football national championship game broadcast nationally with dozens of other events throughout the fall, winter and spring broadcast on ESPN Plus, the cable network’s streaming service. “This opportunity to work with ESPN […]

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NACELeagueSpot

NACE Starleague Partners with LeagueSpot

NACE Starleague has announced a three-year platform partnership with LeagueSpot to enable competition for almost 700 registered programs. LeagueSport will build NACE Starleague’s online home to help schools compete, communicate and build community for students. “As we continue our collective work on elevating collegiate esports on campuses nationwide, we are thrilled to bring LeagueSpot on […]

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Field of Dreams
The first ever Field of Dreams game in 2021 featured the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. The second game on August 11 will see the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds square off in Iowa.

Field of Dreams MLB Games on Pause After 2022

The Fields of Dreams game, which debuted in 2021 and will see its second installment played tonight between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, will not return in 2023. Chicago White Sox legend Frank Thomas and his partners purchased the “Field of Dreams” movie site a year ago, staging a game between the White Sox […]

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USA Table Tennis

USA Table Tennis CEO Virginia Sung Added to USOPC Board

USA Table Tennis Chief Executive Officer Virginia Sung was elected to the board at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday evening, reported The Associated Press. Sung will take over a spot held by former Duke athletic director Kevin White. The AP reported that Sung won election to a board spot over U.S. […]

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Flag Football
Flag Football made its debut at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, and the sport looks to have a bright future.

Lahti, Finland, to Host 2024 Flag Football World Championships

The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) has announced that Lahti, Finland, will host the 2024 Flag Football World Championships at the Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. The event will be held between August 25–30, 2024, bringing together the top men’s and women’s teams in one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. It follows the […]

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Man U Malta
VisitMalta will remain the official destination partner of Manchester United.

Manchester United, VisitMalta Renew Partnership

Manchester United and the Malta Tourism Authority have announced a renewing of their partnership, which makes VisitMalta the official destination partner of the club. Malta already hosts the oldest international Manchester United supporters club. Through this partnership agreement, the VisitMalta brand will benefit from strong exposure during Man U’s home matches and digital marketing channels, […]

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