U.S. Soccer and MLS Sign Rights Deal
U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer have signed a television and media rights partnership with ESPN, Fox Sports and Univision Deportes. All three networks…
Continue ReadingSMG Convention Center Division
SMG has promoted David Causton to regional vice-president for the company’s convention center division. Causton has served as general manager…
Continue ReadingPlano Centre in Plano, Texas, Names GM
Plano Centre in Plano, Texas, has appointed Mark Jarrell general manager. Jarrell most recently served for nine years as senior park…
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Greg Ortale has stepped down from his position as president and chief executive officer of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau…
Continue ReadingIOC Awards U.S. Olympic Games Broadcast Rights
The International Olympic Committee has awarded NBCUniversal the broadcast rights across all media platforms in the United States…
Continue ReadingAT&T American Cup
Record crowds, a new event model and a clean sweep by top U.S. gymnasts added up to a successful AT&T American Cup in Greensboro, North Carolina. “We couldn’t have asked for a better overall experience,” said Steve Penny, president and CEO of USA Gymnastics. The international competition, held in Greensboro for the first time, drew large crowds, nearly doubling…
The World Awaits By John Conroy When Brazil and Croatia kick off the 2014 World Cup on June 12, the loudest sound inside Arena de São Paolo may not be the delighted screams of the fans but the relieved sighs of FIFA and Brazilian officials. Given the fraught nature of the preparation for the 20th […]
Continue ReadingGlobal Destinations Make a Splash By Lisa Clifton Global destinations make for truly world-class experiences. In taking events abroad, organizers can offer athletes and their families singular experiences at renowned sports venues in distinctive city atmospheres with unique cultural attractions. From continental hot spots to tropical islands, these international destinations are strong contenders for extraordinary […]
Continue ReadingSoftball Makes Its Pitch For the Future By Zoie Clift Softball, especially fastpitch, remains popular as a participation sport, despite being dropped from the Olympic program after the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. Last year, baseball and softball teamed up in an effort to regain a spot on the 2020 Olympic program, but their bid failed […]
Continue ReadingFiesta Bowl Names Mike Nealy Executive Director
The Fiesta Bowl has appointed Mike Nealy executive director. Most recently, Nealy served as president and chief operating officer of the Phoenix Coyotes…
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