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ATL Airport District

Jamal Brown Joins ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau

The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the appointment of Jamal Brown as sales manager. Brown will focus on promoting the District as a meeting and sports destination while providing guidance to groups planning events in the area. The bureau oversees destination marketing for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union […]

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USA Wrestling

USA Wrestling Adds Katie Kriebel to Staff

USA Wrestling has named Katie Kriebel to the new position of manager of athlete career transition and women’s inclusion. She will work in USA Wrestling’s national teams department. Kriebel has served as USA Wrestling’s assistant national women’s coach since April 2022 as part of USA Wrestling’s professional coaching staff. In her new role, Kriebel will […]

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Panama City Beach tournaments

Visit Panama City Beach to Host JUCO Baseball and Softball Tournaments

Visit Panama City Beach will host the fourth annual Visit Panama City Beach College Baseball Classic January 31 through February 2, followed by the inaugural Visit Panama City Beach JUCO Softball Showdown on February 7–9. The tournaments will be hosted in partnership with Gulf Coast State College. The two events will feature 30 junior college […]

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NFL Draft 2026

2026 NFL Draft Dates Set as Pittsburgh Continues Preparation

The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh will be held from April 23–25, the league and VisitPittsburgh have announced. The main portion of the event is expected to incorporate Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Point State Park, as well as Acrisure Stadium. Throughout the three-day event, Pittsburgh will host a variety of draft activities, including the NFL […]

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National Duals Invitational

Tulsa to Host Top Collegiate Wrestling Event This Fall

The 2025 National Duals Invitational collegiate wrestling event will take place at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from November 15–16 with more than $1 million up for grabs for the 16 Division I teams participating. “We’re thrilled to have the inaugural National Duals Invitational in Tulsa,” said Joel Koester, Tulsa Sports Commission director of […]

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Tommy O’Hare

San Jose Tabs Tommy O’Hare as Sports and Special Events Director

The city of San Jose, California, has hired former Olympic speed skater Tommy O’Hare as its new temporary sports and special events director to oversee the coordination efforts related to the massive sporting events taking place in 2026. O’Hara will assume the director role on February 3. The San Jose region will host Super Bowl […]

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US Figure Skating Elevate

U.S. Figure Skating Partners with Elevate Talent for CEO Search

U.S. Figure Skating has retained Elevate Talent to lead the search for a new chief executive officer to lead the Colorado Springs-based organization. The position will be based in Colorado Springs and report to the president of U.S. Figure Skating and its board of directors, which is comprised of 33 percent athletes. The vacancy occurred […]

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GFNY New York
The two GFNY races in New York City include a stretch on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge. Photo courtesy of GFNY

GFNY Announces 2025 Calendar with 30 Races

Global endurance cycling series GFNY has announced its 2025 calendar of 30 races, six of which will take place in the United States. GFNY Miami is the first American destination on the schedule for April 13. New York will host two races on May 18 — the Gran Premio New York City UCI pro race […]

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USA Rugby 50th

USA Rugby Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2025

USA Rugby has announced a year-long celebration as it marks its 50th year as members, donors and fans will recount historical moments, along with opportunities to celebrate through events, memorabilia and philanthropic opportunities. The first of these opportunities is a major gifts fundraising program, On The Team, which will provide funds to USA Rugby athletes […]

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Raleigh Rocket League

Raleigh to Host 2025 Rocket League Championship Series Event

The Rocket League Championship Series presented by Blast will return to North America this June when Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts the second RLCS Major of the year. Teams from around the world will battle for the RLCS 2025 Raleigh Major trophy, with the winner earning an invitation to the Rocket League World Championship. The Raleigh […]

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