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ASM Global has been acquired by Legends in a merger of two massive industry organizations that will combine venue management with hospitality and premium live event experiences under one umbrella. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We’re thrilled to join Legends, which shares our client-first approach and advances our goal of offering our […]
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Cabarrus County, North Carolina, has installed a new track surface at a local high school in hopes of attracting major track and field events to the destination. Located on the campus of Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord, the facility features a Mondo Super X 720 Track and Field surface, the recommended surface of […]
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Keeneland Race Course officials in Lexington, Kentucky, have announced plans for major capital investment projects highlighted by a permanent paddock building, visitors’ center and new operations building. Keeneland is working with state and local government to secure incentive funds to support the project, which is expected to cost nearly $93 million. It has received preliminary […]
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Entertainment and hospitality company KemperSports has been selected to manage North Shore SportsCenter in Northbrook, Illinois. North Shore SportsCenter is a 100,000 square foot facility that includes a multi-use 110-yard indoor turf fieldhouse, multiple hardwood courts and a range of entertainment spaces for private events. The venue is used for soccer, volleyball, basketball, flag football, […]
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ASM Global has appointed Stephen Poremba as general manager of Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, home of the American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Poremba will oversee daily operations at the venue, including the overall management, promotion and operation of the facility. Poremba has more than two decades of experience in […]
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ASM Global has been signed to a long-term renewal to continue its two-decade strategic and operational role with three properties in Puerto Rico: the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico Convention Center. “We’re incredibly proud to work with a client as visionary as the Puerto Rico […]
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Reno’s largest hotel and casino announced Wednesday plans for a $1 billion private capital investment that would include a new off-campus home for the University of Nevada men’s basketball team that could be ready by 2026. No public money will be involved in the financing. Officials of the Grand Sierra Resort and Reno Mayor Hillary […]
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Peoria Civic Center in Illinois will continue being managed by ASM Global after a new agreement was sealed between the venue operator and Peoria Civic Center Authority. The Civic Center is home for the SPHL’s Peoria Rivermen and Bradley University basketball. The facility has been managed by ASM Global since 1990 with the new agreement […]
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Reid Harrison has been hired as the general manager of Alabama A&M University’s new 132,000-square-foot Event Center in Huntsville, Alabama, a $52 million arena which has seating capacity of 6,000 and serves as the home for both the men’s and women’s Bulldog basketball teams and Bulldog volleyball. Harrison is a native of Town Creek, Alabama, […]
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The Los Angeles Coliseum has hosted many massive sporting events during its 100 years of existence. The famed venue was the site of the Olympic Summer Games in 1932 and 1988, the first Super Bowl in 1967 and in addition to being the home of USC Trojans football, the stadium has hosted the NASCAR Busch […]
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The @NHL has announced a multiyear partnership with @GoRivalGames to serve as the official tournament platform and league operator for all competitions within the NHL’s esports umbrella, including the @EASPORTS NHL World Championship.
The @wsl 2023 World Junior Championships will take place in @VisitOceanside from January 9–14, 2024, at the Oceanside Pier. The event features next-generation surfing talent from around the world, with 48 athletes under the age of 18 competing.
Salem, Virginia, will host its 100th and 101st NCAA Championships this weekend at Roanoke College. The Division III Women’s Soccer Championship will take place on December 1 and the Men’s Championship will follow on December 2.
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