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Erie Fishing
Erie, Pennsylvania, hosted a Major League Fishing event from August 25–30, 2024. Photo courtesy of Erie Sports Commission

Erie Sports Commission Awarded $45,000 Sports Marketing and Tourism Grant

The Erie Sports Commission has been awarded a $45,000 Sports Marketing and Tourism program grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to help offset the costs of hosting Major League Fishing this past August. “It is a tremendous honor to be one of the 10 counties to be awarded a SMAT program […]

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National Ability Center 40 Years

National Ability Center Celebrates 40 Years in Adaptive Sports

The National Ability Center, a nonprofit organization that provides adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals, families and groups with disabilities, will celebrate its 40th year of service in 2025, announcing a series of events to recognize the anniversary. To date, the Park City, Utah-based NAC has served over 300,000 individuals and families and trained […]

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Adapted Sports Study
Adapted sports resulted in a $143 million impact in 2023, according to a new study. Photo by Jason Gewirtz

Adapted Sports Events had $143 Million Impact in 2023

Adapted sports remain big business — and are growing, according to a new report conducted by All In Sports Consulting. According to the report, the total economic impact of adapted and para sport-related events nationwide totaled $143.9 million in 2023. The latest figures reflect an increase of 3.45 percent over last year’s findings. The findings […]

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Rugby SVNS 2025

Los Angeles to Host 2025 HSBC Sevens Rugby World Championship

Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, will host the HSBC Sevens 2025 world championship May 3–4, ending a season that kicks off November 30, 2024 in Dubai. The schedule includes seven global destinations and culminates at what is scheduled to be the home for rugby in the 2028 Olympic Summer Games. The tour includes […]

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NC State Tennessee

Greensboro to Host Tennessee, N.C. State Women’s Basketball in 2025

Greensboro, North Carolina, will host the women’s basketball 2025–2026 season opener between North Carolina State and Tennesee at the First Horizon Coliseum on November 4, 2025. “We are excited to partner with Gazelle Group to bring another marquee college basketball game to First Horizon Coliseum,” said Scott Johnson, First Horizon Coliseum general manager. “As the […]

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LPGA Hawaii

Hawai’i Tourism Authority Hosts LPGA’s Lotte Championship

The Hawai’i Tourism Authority furthered its partnership with the LPGA Tour this past weekend at the Lotte Championship on Oʻahu, which welcomed 120 LPGA golfers from over 15 countries. The partnership with the LPGA Tour included the establishment of the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Hawaii Chapter in 2023 to encourage Hawai’i’s youth golfers. “The rise of […]

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Mobile Sports Authority

Mobile Sports Authority Reports Record Fiscal Year 2024 Results

The Mobile Sports Authority in Alabama has reported its Fiscal Year 2024 results with a total of $38.1 million in estimated economic impact through 39 events hosted in the region, a record for the non-profit sports commission formed in 2009 by the Mobile County Commission. The Mobile Sports Authority’s fiscal year ran from October 1, […]

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Orlando City Inter Miami

Orlando City, Inter Miami to Battle in Tampa Bay

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will play Orlando City in a 2025 preseason friendly at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay. The matchup between Florida’s two Major League Soccer franchises will mark the first MLS match hosted at Raymond James Stadium since 2001 and is anticipated to feature several international soccer stars, led by Messi. The […]

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HBCU Volleyball Clinic

HBCU Athletic Conference to Host Champions of Character Volleyball Clinic

The HBCU Athletic Conference’s inaugural Champions of Character Volleyball Clinic will be November 10 and presented by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission and YMCA of Northwest Louisiana. The free clinic, dedicated to empowering athletes through the NAIA’s Champions of Character program, will take place at the YMCA BHP and Lash Family YMCA locations. The clinic will […]

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Hilary Knight Goal
Hilary Knight scores a goal for Team USA against Hockey Canada in a 2023 Rivalry Series game. Photo courtesy of USA Hockey

Three U.S. Destinations Prepare to Host Rivalry Series Games

The annual Rivalry Series between the women’s teams from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada has evolved into a must-see event over its first five years with a mix of appealing to new markets, the increasing appetite and enthusiasm for women’s sports and the ability to watch one of the best rivalries in winter sports play […]

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