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Detroit Sports Commission

Detroit Sports Commission Promotes Marty Dobek to Executive Director

The Detroit Sports Commission has promoted Marty Dobek, previously DSC’s deputy director, to executive director while Dave Beachnau will take on the role of CEO for the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four. In his new role, Dobek will oversee all facets of the Detroit Sports Commission‘s operations including national […]

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IITA Summit
Mark Topley, right, New York Yankees associate director, strategic ticket sales and tourism, talks during a panel discussion on Wednesday at the International Inbound Travel Association summit in Salt Lake City. Also on the panel from left is Luisa Mendoza, Global Tourism Sports and Entertainment founder and chief executive officer; Jeff Gayduk, Premier Travel Media president and Brandon Furyk, Onward Travel Group vice president. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

International Sports Tourism’s Impact Praised by Panels

SALT LAKE CITY — Given the number of major sporting events coming to the United States over the next decade, the ability for destinations to attract new international travelers and use that initial experience to develop deeper connections was a central theme at the International Inbound Travel Association’s annual summit. The Power of Sports Tourism […]

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MCWS 75

Men’s College World Series Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

The College World Series of Omaha, Inc. has announced a celebration of its 75th Anniversary, honoring decades of baseball moments with a lineup of events and activations around the city before the June 13 start of this year’s event. A dedicated anniversary website will serve as a central hub for all event details, historical retrospectives […]

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By Supertri

Supertri Launches New Race Series with Four U.S. Events

Short course triathlon organization Supertri is expanding its portfolio with the launch of By Supertri, a brand designed to broaden access to the sport. The expansion is marked by the acquisition of two events in Texas — the Ascension Seton CapTex Triathlon and the Kerrville Triathlon — which join events in Chicago, Long Beach and […]

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Colorado Springs Sports Corp

Colorado Springs Sports Corporation Unveils Rebrand

The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation has announced a new logo and rebrand for the 46-year organization that supports the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Team USA and Olympic initiatives. The organization puts on signature events in Colorado each year including the Colorado Senior Games, Pikes Peak APEX, Rocky Mountain State Games and Colorado Springs […]

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USA Shooting

USA Shooting Announces Multiple Changes to Board of Directors

USA Shooting, the national governing body for Olympic and Paralympic shooting sports, has announced changes to its board of directors with Tim Rupli elected as chair and Ward “Trig” French as vice chair. Rupli succeeds Jim Mitchell. USA Shooting’s membership also elected Jack Burch and Michael Chubb to serve as at-large directors and Jim Byrne […]

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Hayward Field
Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, will host the 2025 USATF Para National Championships in conjunction with the USATF Outdoor Championships. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Hayward Field to Host 2025 USATF Para National Championships

The 2025 USA Track & Field Para National Championships will take place at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon from July 31 through August 2, the first time in U.S. Para track and field history that the meet will be combined with the USATF Outdoor Championships. The Para program joined USATF last fall. The […]

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Elite Tournaments ASO

Elite Tournaments Partners with All Star Outfitters

Elite Tournaments has announced a one-year agreement with All Star Outfitters, making the brand its official merchandise partner for a series of events this year at select tournaments throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The partnership will see ASO providing support for Elite Tournaments events through gear, event sponsorship and engagement. “We are thrilled to join […]

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OC Sports OC Soccer Club

Orange County Sports Commission Partners with Orange County Soccer Club

The Orange County Sports Commission has announced a partnership with Orange County Soccer Club, the region’s only professional soccer team. The partnership will offer locals access to resident-only experiences throughout the season, team gear packages and ticket giveaways. To kick off the partnership, the OC Soccer Club — a founding member of the United Soccer […]

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