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Franklin Field

Milwaukee to Host American Association of Professional Baseball All-Star Weekend

The American Association of Professional Baseball has announced Visit Milwaukee, in partnership with Sports Milwaukee, will be the presenting sponsor of the 2023 AAPB All-Star Game. Festivities will take place at Franklin Field, home of the Milwaukee Milkmen, on July 17–18. “We are beyond thrilled to show our support for Franklin Field, the Milwaukee Milkmen […]

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Seattle 2026 World Cup Organizers, Puyallup Tribe Announce Supporter Agreement

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians and Seattle 2026 local organizing committee ahead of the FIFA World Cup have signed a host city supporters agreement, marking the first time in the tournament’s history that an indigenous people have entered into an agreement with any host city. The official announcement was made in front of a red […]

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Lulu Black

Durham Sports Commission Hires Lulu Black as Assistant Director

The Durham Sports Commission has announced the hiring of Lulu Black as assistant director. Black, a recent graduate from North Carolina State, will manage internal operations such as organizational administration, along with project management duties. “I feel so thankful and privileged to be brought on as the assistant director for the DSC,” said Black. “Having […]

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New Zealand to Host Women’s Rugby Showcase This Fall

A new tournament to showcase the visibility of women’s international rugby will take place this year in New Zealand with six countries competing. WXV 1 will be held between three New Zealand cities from October 20 through November 4. The tournament will feature England, France and Wales. Those three teams will be joined by the […]

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Rickwood Field
The minor league Birmingham Barons and the Montgomery Biscuits play a game in Rickwood Field on May 29, 2019. The two teams will square off at the venue again this week as part of a Negro League celebration. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves)

MLB to Host Cardinals, Giants at Rickwood Field in Birmingham

Major League Baseball has announced that Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the United States and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues, will host a regular season game next year between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants on June 20, 2024. The contest is scheduled around the […]

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US Open at LACC
There were dozens of temporary structures built around Los Angeles Country Club in the months leading up to the 123rd US Open. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

Cisco Powers U.S. Open in Variety of Ways

As thousands from around the world packed into the exclusive Los Angeles Country Club last week for the 123rd edition of the U.S. Open, many more tuned in to watch the coverage on various platforms. The media center was buzzing, complete with large screens and strong connectivity. The massive merchandise tents with dozens of cashiers […]

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T-Mobile Center

Kansas and Wichita State Basketball Set to Meet in Kansas City

The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation has announced a men’s basketball game between Kansas and Wichita State for December 30 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. “Creating unique sporting experiences for the Kansas City region is an integral part of our mission,” Kansas City Sports Commission President and Chief Executive Officer Kathy Nelson […]

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TEAMS Europe
TEAMS Europe debuted in London in 2022 and will return to the ExCeL Center June 27–29, 2023.

TEAMS Europe Announces Speaker Roster

TEAMS Europe has announced its speaker roster, which includes leading experts from global organizations including the National Football League, the International Olympic Committee, World Rugby, the International Tennis Federation, LaLiga, Major League Baseball and more. TEAMS—the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry—unites sport event organizers with destinations, venues and suppliers interested in […]

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Fort Lauderdale Balling on the Beach

Youth Basketball Tournament Heads to Visit Lauderdale

Balling on the Beach, a youth basketball tournament, will bring more than 500 teams to the Broward County Convention Center June 16-18 as Visit Lauderdale and the Broward County Convention Center have partnered with Iconic Creative Agency to host the amateur showcase. Since its inception in 2018, Balling on the Beach features teams from grades […]

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John Gibbons of the Rhode Island Sports Commission discusses his destination's participation in The Great Race motorsports event during a panel at the TEAMS '22 Conference & Expo in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photo by Jared Wickerham

Rhode Island Sports Commission’s John Gibbons Passes Away

The Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the passing of John Gibbons, executive director of the Rhode Island Sports Commission. Gibbons, 63, joined the PWCVB in 2006. In 2010, he ascended to his role as executive director of the RISC, where he worked tirelessly to transform the sports landscape in Rhode Island. Gibbons […]

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