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USFL
The United States Fight League has been affiliated by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation as the official amateur MMA federation for the United States.

USFL Joins IMMAF to Develop Junior and Senior Amateur MMA

The United States Fight League, led by Jon Frank, has been affiliated by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation as the official amateur MMA federation for the United States, initially with Observation Status. IMMAF recognizes the USFL as a nonprofit national MMA organisation that organizes regular amateur competitions and works for the development of the […]

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IndoorFootballLeague

IFL Announces Three-Year Partnership to Bring Championship to Henderson, Nevada

The Indoor Football League (IFL) will crown its champion just south of Las Vegas, starting this summer. The IFL has announced a three-year partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dollar Loan Center to host the IFL National Championship game in Henderson, Nevada, for the 2022-2024 seasons. This season’s event will take place August […]

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Kappa Announced as Official Apparel of U.S. Ski and Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is getting a new look. The organization has announced a multi-year sponsorship with Kappa, Italy’s leading sportswear brand. Kappa will be the Official Technical Apparel Partner of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Freeski Team and U.S. Snowboard Team. This is the first time a single outerwear and race suit provider has […]

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DiamondLeague
The Wanda Diamond League now has a host city confirmed for each of the next five seasons.

Wanda Diamond League Final to Alternate Between Zurich and Brussels from 2024 to 2027

The Wanda Diamond League, an annual series of elite track and field athletic competitions comprising 14 of the best invitational athletics meetings, will be alternating in Zurich and Brussels between 2024 and 2027. The series, which sits in the top tier of the World Athletics (formerly known as the IAAF) one-day meeting competitions, now has […]

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The National Lacrosse League and USA Lacrosse have announced a partnership that aims to expand the sport.

National Lacrosse League, USA Lacrosse Announce Strategic Partnership

A strategic partnership that is a landmark collaboration in the world of lacrosse has been announced between the National Lacrosse League and USA Lacrosse. The two brands have come together in agreement to unify efforts to help the sport grow with a specific focus on box lacrosse. “We’re committed to expanding our presence in the box […]

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SquadLocker

SquadLocker to Make E-Team Jerseys Available to Students

SquadLocker has partnered with STEM Fuse, a digital K-12 curriculum provider specializing in STEM, computer science, and CTE curriculum solutions, to deliver esports curriculum and player jerseys to schools across America. The Start Your Esports Team resource and online retail store launched April 19 and is available to students. “Learning about textile technologies and textile […]

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USASoftballNCSA

NCSA Named Official Recruiting Partner of USA Softball

Chicago-based athletic recruiting network Next College Student Athlete, which is involved in 37 sports and works with a network of 35,000 college coaches nationwide,  has been named as the “Official Recruiting Partner” of USA Softball. NCSA will provide recruiting education to athletes and families attending USA Softball events and will host online webinars for USA […]

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Salt Lake City Olympics
The U.S. delegation walks into Rice-Eccles Stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. AP File Photo

Salt Lake Hosts IOC Evaluators as Race to Host 2030 Games Heats Up

The increasingly competitive race to host the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has heated up with three International Olympic Committee representatives having visited Salt Lake City last week for a site visit before heading to Vancouver this week with another stop in Sapporo, Japan, scheduled for later in May. Observers expect the 2030 host […]

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Right in the middle of St. George's downtown is recognition of the city's Ironman legacy which will be enhanced with this weekend's World Championship. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

St. George Ready for Unique Ironman World Championship

When St. George hosted the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, it was the latest in a successful partnership between the event organizer and the rust-colored destination in Southern Utah that started in 2010 with an annual event. Then the relationship took an even deeper turn. When Ironman found out that it would not be able […]

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Classic Center Arena
The groundbreaking for the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, Georgia, included several key members of the community.

The Classic Center Arena in Athens Celebrates Groundbreaking

There will soon be a new all-purpose venue in Athens, Georgia, which will accommodate community events in several ways. On April 28, a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Classic Center Arena in Athens kicked off a new chapter in the city’s event industry. Slated to open in November 2023, The Classic Center […]

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