Orlando named top sports city in the US
July 29, 2024
Orlando was recently named by Sports Business Journal as the No. 1 Best Sports business city for attracting and hosting events.
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Major league pickleball begins in Kansas City
July 26, 2024
Kansas City will host the major league pickleball (MLP) games, which will showcase the world's top players and professional pickleball teams battling it out.
Humana to sponsor 2025 National Senior Games
July 25, 2024
The National Senior Games Association announced that Humana Inc., a health and wellbeing company, will sponsor the 2025 National Senior Games.
Lake Erie Cyclefest returns this weekend
July 24, 2024
Lake Erie Cyclefest returns this Thursday, highlighting beautiful routes throughout Erie County’s roads, trails, and beaches.
First Responder Games mark their debut in Palm Beach
July 23, 2024
PALM BEACH, Fla.—More than 50 teams of professional firefighters, paramedics, military, and federal personnel competed at the inaugural 2024 Palm Beach First Responder Games. The Olympic-style event held last June was a monumental gathering, bringing more than 3,500 first responders from across the nation to compete in a wide range …
Sports related travel strongly impacts the US economy
July 23, 2024
A recent Sports Events and Tourism Association (Sports ETA) study revealed that more than 60 percent of cities reported sports as the largest room-night generator in the US.
Phoenix announces new sports and events commission
July 22, 2024
The city of Phoenix recently announced the formation of its new Phoenix Sports and Events Commission.
U.S Olympic & Paralympic Foundation raises funds for Team USA
July 18, 2024
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Foundation (USOPF), the philanthropic arm of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), is embarking on its most ambitious fundraising journey yet.
LakePoint targets further growth with new sports tourism initiatives
July 17, 2024
LakePoint Sports has added a new line-up of initiatives, partnerships, media, and more to fuel momentum as the travel and youth sports industry and sports participation are experiencing rapid growth.
Walt Disney & Ripken Baseball to host weeklong tournaments next summer
July 15, 2024
Ripken Baseball, a leader in youth baseball experiences, and Walt Disney World Resorts have agreed to host premier youth baseball experiences at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the summers of 2025 and 2026, involving four week-long tournaments each year.
