Albuquerque to Host 2019 National Senior Games
Albuquerque has been selected to host the 2019 National Senior Games. Mayor Richard Berry announced the selection in front of…
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UFC Sold to WME-IMG
WME-IMG has acquired UFC for a reported $4 billion. Silver Lake Partners and KKR will join WME-IMG as strategic…
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USA Fencing Cancels Final Day of National Championships in Dallas
The attack on Dallas police officers in the city’s downtown prompted USA Fencing…
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Brad Mayne named president and CEO of IAVM
The International Association of Venue Managers has appointed Brad Mayne as its new president and CEO, effective July 19…
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Rob Manfred
Rob Manfred
When Rob Manfred was named commissioner of Major League Baseball in 2014, he took on the role of leading the game into an uncertain future. But his history with MLB made him an ideal choice. From 1998–2012 he was executive vice-president for labor relations and human resources, negotiating three new labor agreements. He later served as executive vice-president for economics and league affairs, and chief operating officer. Now he faces a host of issues that confront pro baseball including negotiating a new player contract, reducing the length of games and engaging the next generation of fans. He has also taken a strong interest in the league’s special events, abandoning a traditional rotation for hosting the All-Star Game. In this interview with SportsTravel’s Jason Gewirtz, Manfred discusses the league’s special events,…
Continue ReadingNCAA Division II Festival
When heavy rains threatened the opening ceremonies of the 2016 NCAA Division II Spring Sports Festival at Denver’s Mile High Stadium, organizers sprang into action, transforming the stadium’s indoor production bay into an event space with projection screens and signage. That quick action saved the Olympic-style introduction for the more than 1,400 athletes, supporters and fans of six collegiate sports—men’s and women’s…
Tim Schneider: Publisher’s Post
From our special section on destination marketing to our exclusive interview with the commissioner of Major League Baseball…
Bob Latham: Winners And Losers
The offer was one that I could not refuse. I would be joining a group of approximately 15 amateur cyclists…
Triathlons Test the Limits of Endurance By Zoie Clift The first triathlon took place in San Diego in 1974 and since then the sport has grown to levels those first participants couldn’t possibly have imagined. Today, triathlon is not only part of the Olympic program but is enjoyed on a professional and recreational level each […]
Continue ReadingGlobal Sites Provide a Fresh Look By Rachel Juarez-Carr Across Canada, the Caribbean and in international destinations, sports-event organizers can find venues that offer a new twist on events Taking your sport out onto the world stage can be an epic adventure for you and your participants. Fly to some far-flung South Pacific paradise, perhaps, […]
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