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Sun Belt Conference bringing mutiple sports to Foley, Ala.

October 24, 2023

The Sun Belt Conference, a multi-sport event involving cross country, soccer, and volleyball, is returning to Foley, Ala., this fall.

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Tri-Cities, Wash., to host World Horseshoe Pitching Championships in 2024 and 2027

October 24, 2023

Visit Tri-Cities has announced National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA) has chosen the destination to host the World Horseshoe Pitching Championships in 2024 and 2027.

KemperSports Venues to manage Illinois’ North Shore SportsCenter

October 20, 2023

KemperSports Venues, a division of Kemper Sports, has been selected to manage North Shore SportsCenter in Northbrook, Ill.

NBC launching SportsEngine Play, a youth and amateur sports streaming service

October 20, 2023

NBC Sports Next is launching SportsEngine Play, a subscription streaming service for youth and amateur sporting events.

Cornerstone Sports Center officially opens in Starkville, Miss.

October 19, 2023

The official grand opening of the Cornerstone Sports Center took place at the 124-acre park on Oct. 13.

State-of-the-art track and field facility opens in Cabarrus County, N.C.

October 18, 2023

Cabarrus County, N.C. is now home to a state-of-the-art facility, allowing the destination to host major track and field events.

St. Louis suburb to get new racquet sports complex in December

October 18, 2023

The Padel + Pickleball Club will open in Clayton, Mo., near St. Louis, in early December.

Nominate your pick for the Readers’ Choice Awards

October 11, 2023

Did any sports tourism professional or sports event really knock your socks off this year? Show your appreciation for deserving individuals, events, and venues by nominating them for a SportsEvents Readers’ Choice Award.

Every year SportsEvents aims to recognize the top readers’ choice the following categories:

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Ripken Baseball acquires Baseball Factory and Softball Factory

October 9, 2023

Ripken Baseball has acquired Baseball Factory and Softball Factory, an organization focused on player development for ages 11 to 18.

Rural residents in Pennsylvania township unhappy with sports complex plans

October 8, 2023

Several rural residents in Mount Pleasant Township, Pa., have spoken out against plans to convert part of a local golf course into a sports center.

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