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Kathy Carter to Lead LA 2028 Commercial Effort

LA 2028 and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties have hired former MLS executive Kathy Carter to lead the commercial joint venture…

Posted On : October 15, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

Patrick Baumann addresses the media during the IOC’s evaluation visit to Los Angeles in May 2017. Photo by Jason Gewirtz

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FIBA Leader Patrick Baumann Dies at 51

Patrick Baumann, the secretary general of the International Basketball Federation and a leading figure with the International Olympic Committee, has died at age 51…

Posted On : October 15, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

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USA Gymnastics Names Mary Bono Interim President and CEO

USA Gymnastics has announced that Mary Bono will serve as interim president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Bono, a former Congresswoman, will serve in the role until a permanent president and CEO is found to replace Kerry Perry, who left the role under pressure from the U.S. Olympic Committee. Bono recently served as a […]

Posted On : October 12, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Melissa Cherry Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Destinations International

Destinations International has promoted Melissa Cherry to chief operating officer. With more than 22 years of experience in the travel and tourism…

Posted On : October 10, 2018 By : Jennifer Lee

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El Paso Selected for Inaugural RISE Cycling Event

USA Crits and Destination El Paso have announced that El Paso, Texas, has been selected as the host city for the inaugural 2019 RISE – Cycling Talent Identification Combine & Symposium. The event, part of a multiyear agreement, is estimated to produce $10 million into the local economy over five years. The multiday RISE event will be […]

Posted On : October 8, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

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Anaheim to Host Three Championships at Once

The city of Anaheim, California, has announced that USA Weightlifting, USA Judo and USA Powerlifting will stage concurrent events in June 2019…

Posted On : September 27, 2018 By : Jason Gewirtz

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This Week in Team USA: September 24, 2018

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below is an upcoming event and information on how to learn more. Men’s Super Slow Pitch National Championship Date: September 27–28 Venue: Ridgeland, Mississippi Event description: The USA Softball Super Slow Pitch Championship […]

Posted On : September 25, 2018 By : SportsTravel Staff

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NCAA Names Women’s Final Four Hosts From 2021–2024

The NCAA has selected the next four host cities for the Women’s Final Four from 2021 through 2024. San Antonio (2021), Minneapolis (2022), Dallas (2023) and Cleveland (2024) were chosen by the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee as host sites after a 12-month process. “The committee appreciates all of the cities that were involved in the bid process and are thrilled to announce the […]

Posted On : September 24, 2018 By : Jennifer Lee