Christopher Liedel Named CEO of U.S. Olympic Museum and Hall of Fame
The under-construction United States Olympic Museum and Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has named Christopher Liedel as chief…
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NASCAR Announces Acquisition of ARCA
NASCAR has acquired the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), a Midwest-based sanctioning body for stock car auto racing, in a move that aims to strengthen a relationship dating back more than 60 years. ARCA founder John Marcum raced against NASCAR co-founder Bill France Sr. and worked as a NASCAR official. “Our NASCAR family has long had a special connection with our […]
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Drone Racing League Extends Partnership With Allianz
The Drone Racing League and insurance company Allianz have announced a five-year extension of their title sponsorship agreement of the DRL Championship Race Series as well as the launch of a new professional drone race that will be held at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France, on June 16. Additionally, the Drone Racing League announced a […]
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Sports Anaheim Announces Inaugural Heroes 10-Mile Run
Sports Anaheim, the sports development organization for the city of Anaheim, California, has announced the launch of its inaugural Heroes 10-mile run and family-friendly fitness events that will take place over Veterans Day weekend, November 10–11. The events aim to celebrate everyday heroes, from first-responders and military service members to educators and community leaders. “We founded heroes […]
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Running USA Announces Partnership With imAthlete
Running USA has announced that longtime member imAthlete will serve as the organization’s official data insight partner. Headquarted in Los Angeles, imAthlete is a registration technology and date management platform offering various services to endurance events and athletes. “imAthlete is one of the clear leaders in this industry, a respected brand and a longtime supporter of Running USA,” […]
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Alexander and Bisignano Inducted Into
NASC Hall of Fame
The National Association of Sports Commissions has inducted Gary Alexander and John Bisignano into the organization’s Hall of Fame…
Continue ReadingAlexander and Bisignano Inducted Into NASC Hall of Fame
The National Association of Sports Commissions has inducted Gary Alexander and John Bisignano into the organization’s Hall of Fame…
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Dan Payne Named CEO of Rugby Americas
World Rugby has appointed Dan Payne as chief executive officer of Rugby Americas, which comprises representatives of World Rugby regional associations, Rugby Americas North and Sudamerica Rugby. Under the leadership of Agustín Pichot, Rugby Americas serves as the driving force behind the advancement of community and elite rugby within the Americas. Payne currently serves as CEO of USA Rugby, a […]
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Atlanta to Host 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials
Atlanta will host the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials—Marathon for both men and women, USA Track & Field and the U.S. Olympic Committee have announced. The Atlanta Track Club will serve as the local organizing committee. The trials will be staged February 29, 2020, in conjunction with the Atlanta Marathon, which will be run the following day. […]
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Sophie Goldschmidt
At first glance, you wouldn’t necessarily equate surfing with technology. A wave, a board, a surfer would seem all you would need. But in reality, the World Surf League is in the midst of an innovation period that will see a new breakthrough this season: an event at a man-made wave facility. Leading the helm into the new era is CEO Sophie Goldschmidt, who began her role in August. Before that, she worked in a variety of executive roles with the Rugby Football Union, the NBA, the WTA and Adidas. She most recently was group managing director for CSM Sports and Entertainment. With WSL…
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