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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Friendly Bets Made Before NBA Finals Between Pacers, Thunder

Two destination marketing executives have entered into a friendly wager tied to the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, which started on Thursday night with a game-winning jumper by Tyrese Haliburton with 0.3 seconds left as the Pacers won Game 1, 111-110. The wager is between Leonard Hoops, president and chief executive […]

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Playeasy Launches AI-Driven Platform for Destinations

Playeasy has announced the launch of Playeasy Experiences, a digital platform to help destination marketing organizations deliver event-focused visitor experiences directly through their own websites. The new service uses AI-powered technology to help destinations customize their offerings to potential event organizers and participants, including the ability for visitor to chat with an AI tour guide, […]

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Compete Sports Diversity to Rebrand as Compete Sports Network

Compete Sports Diversity has announced as the organization enters its 20th year of existence this August, it will rebrand to Compete Sports Network. The new era bookmarks a chapter that began in 2005 as a niche voice for LGBTQ+ athletes and sports inclusion. The organization is rolling out new initiatives that include an expanded slate […]

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WBIT Wichita

Wichita to Host 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament

The NCAA has announced that the 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinals and finals will be in Wichita, Kansas, at Charles Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus. This will be the first year that Wichita will host the final WBIT games. The city most recently hosted women’s basketball tournament games when […]

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Events DC Goodman League
Events DC and the Goodman League celebrated the beginning of the 2025 season with an opening ceremony on June 4. Events DC photo

Events DC Partners With Goodman League

Events DC has announced a partnership with the Goodman League, one of the nation’s premier summer basketball leagues, making the organization the presenting sponsor of the 2025 season. Events DC will have its branding integrated across Goodman League platforms and events. Additionally, Events DC will support the league with court enhancements and activations for opening […]

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Salt Lake City to Host International Fencing Federation Competition

Salt Lake City will host International Fencing Federation competition next year, as the city was awarded the 2026 Senior Women’s and Men’s FIE Saber World Cup, set for January 22–25 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. “The return of the FIE Saber World Cup is a powerful reflection of the legacy we’ve built over the […]

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2025 AAU Junior Volleyball National Championships Nears Record Status

The Amateur Athletic Union is poised to break a Guiness Book of World Records mark when it hosts the annual AAU Junior Volleyball National Championships from June 13 to July 7 at the Orange County Convention Center. The 24-day event is expected to bring in an 325,500 estimated attendees with a total of 6,515 teams […]

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Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX was the 11th played in New Orleans, which ties it with Miami for the most ever hosted by one city. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Super Bowl LIX Generated $1.25 Billion for State of Louisiana

New Orleans & Company has announced that Super Bowl LIX, which took place February 9 at the Superdome, generated $1.25 billion in total economic activity statewide. The data, produced by Louisiana Economic Development, showed that Super Bowl LIX more than doubled the impact of the 2013 New Orleans Super Bowl and ranked the 2025 edition […]

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Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hosting North American Sand Soccer Championships

The 31st Annual North American Sand Soccer Championships will take place June 6–8 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with nearly 800 amateur and professional sand soccer teams, featuring divisions ranging from under 8 to over 40, in one of the largest beach soccer tournaments in the world. The U.S. Open at NASSC attracts elite men’s […]

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Maryland Cycling Classic Partners with Davis Phinney Foundation

The Maryland Cycling Classic has announced the Davis Phinney Foundation as the official national charity of the international cycling event that includes 110 cyclists from 25 countries. The 2025 Maryland Cycling Classic will be held in Baltimore on September 6, featuring both men’s and women’s races for the first time. Davis Phinney, co-founder of the […]

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