Sports Business News

Pittsburgh_TomLoftus

VisitPITTSBURGH Names Tom Loftus as New VP Communications

VisitPITTSBURGH, the official tourism promotion agency for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County,added Tom Loftus as vice president of communications.

MarathonSecurity

Marathon Safety & Security Best Practices Guide Announced

The Marathon Safety and Security ‘Best Practices’ Guide will be introduced July 2015 at the National Marathon Symposium.

SportsTurf

Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields Introduces Video Series

The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone has a new series of instructional films, "Sports and Recreation Fields, Safety First."

USACA

USACA Announces National U-19 Combine

The United States of America Cricket Association hosts its National U-19 Cricket Combine in Los Angeles, California, May 23-25, 2015.

Abbott

New Abbott World Marathon Majors Wheelchair Series Announced

The Abbott World Marathon Majors is expanding its series to include elite wheelchair athletes.

USA_Cycling

Bouchard-Hall Named USA Cycling Chief Executive Officer

The USA Cycling Board of Directors announced the appointment of Derek Bouchard-Hall as the next CEO & President of USA Cycling.

Cabelas

Cabela's Campaign Urges Americans to Disconnect and Get Outdoors

Cabela’s is helping to launch Disconnect Day, a nationwide campaign encouraging Americans to step away from their devices for a day.

dollamur

Dollamur Sport Surfaces Appoints VP of Marketing, Retail Sales

Dollamur Sport Surfaces, maker of sports flooring, named Dave Rossi as SVP of marketing and retail sales.

BAA

BAA, Abbott Announce Sponsorship of the Boston Marathon

The Boston Athletic Association has announced an agreement with Abbott to become an Official Sponsor of the Boston Marathon.

DonStaley

NASC Honors Staley, Dunn, Thomas, Other Industry Leaders, with Awards

The National Association of Sports Commissions honored individuals and organizations for outstanding work in the sports tourism industry.