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Ironman Kentucky

Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Coming to Louisville in 2024

Louisville, Kentucky, will host a new Ironman 70.3 Louisville triathlon on August 18, 2024. “It’s exciting to welcome Ironman back to Louisville,” said Louisville Sports Commission President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Fante. “Our community can expect to see exceptional endurance athletes compete at a high level as they swim, bike and run through Louisville […]

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Sports Illustrated Resorts Mock Up 1 – exterior

Sports Illustrated Resorts, Travel + Leisure to Open Tuscaloosa Property

Travel + Leisure Co. and Sports Hospitality Ventures will roll out a series of sports-themed resort and lifestyle complexes branded with Sports Illustrated with the first location in Tuscaloosa, the home of the University of Alabama, scheduled to open in late 2025. Every Sports Illustrated Resorts campus is expected to feature a full-service hotel, vacation […]

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Milton Segarra

Discover The Palm Beaches Appoints Milton Segarra as President and CEO

Discover The Palm Beaches, the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, has announced the appointment of Milton Segarra as president and chief executive officer, effective October 1 and the start of the TEAMS Conference & Expo in the Florida destination. Segarra will succeed industry veteran Jorge Pesquera, who has led the organization for […]

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Ocean City Running Festival

Maryland Sports Commission to Sponsor Ocean City Running Festival

The Maryland Sports Commission will be the title sponsor for televised coverage on WMAR of the inaugural Ocean City Running Festival on October 28, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 8K and 5K race distances. The Ocean City Marathon course will cross Isle of Wight Bay into West Ocean City and follow an out-and-back route […]

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Rays

Tampa Bay Rays to Replace Tropicana Field with New $1.3 Billion Stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced an agreement with the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Pinellas County that will see the team move forward with a new ballpark on the 86-acre site where the team’s current stadium sits. The announcement ends the saga of the Rays, who have been looking for a new ballpark […]

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Liz Moulton

Elevate Hires Elizabeth Moulton as Chief Talent and People Officer

Elevate, a sports and entertainment consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Moulton to the new role of chief talent and people officer, reporting to Elevate Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Al Guido. Moulton will be responsible for driving Elevate’s people and talent agenda and overseeing the build of a new division, Elevate Talent, […]

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Lake Placid FIS Ski Jumping

Lake Placid to Host 2024 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup

The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup will return to Lake Placid from February 9-11, 2024, at the Olympic Jumping Complex, joining a calendar with two additional World Cup events already confirmed for this winter season at Mt Van Hoevenberg. “The future of the U.S. Ski Jumping team is promising and being able to hold major […]

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US Soccer Atlanta

U.S. Soccer to Build National Training Center in Atlanta

Thanks in part to a $50 million contribution from Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank, U.S. Soccer will open a national training center in Atlanta that will serve as headquarters for the U.S. Soccer Federation, creating a central hub for the soccer community, including coaches and referees, to access training, technology and infrastructure. It will be […]

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NBAGLeague

NBA G League, Hyatt Announce 2023 NBA G League Winter Showcase in Orlando

The NBA G League Winter Showcase will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, for the next four years with the Greater Orlando Sports Commission as a sponsor as the league also announced Hyatt as the Official Integrated Resort Partner of the NBA G League. “We are so proud to partner […]

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