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Jeffrey Hintz named Championship Director of 2016 Ryder Cup

The PGA of America has named Jeffrey Hintz tournament director of the 2016 Ryder Cup, heralded as the most compelling golf event.

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Motor City Chiefs Acquire Lease to Canfield Ice Arena

Off the ice and on a roll: USA Roller Sports has announced that the Motor City Chiefs have acquired the lease to the Canfield Ice Arena.

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Atlanta Track Club and Mizuno Announce Long-Term Partnership

Atlanta Track Club and Mizuno announced an exclusive partnership, uniting two prestigious Atlanta-based athletic brands.

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Charleston CVB Launches Smartphone App

The Charleston CVB has unveiled its new, free Meet Charleston West Virginia Smartphone app for meetings and sports events.

HOF

Hall of Fame Village Concept Approved

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Trustees approved in concept a plan to develop the current campus into a “Hall of Fame Village.”

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Dollamur Sport Surfaces Announces United World Wrestling Approval

Dollamur Sports Surfaces has received the United World Wrestling safety approval for wrestling mats for international competitions.

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USTA Launches Wheelchair Tennis Community Mobile App

A brand-new online mobile app for wheelchair tennis participants worldwide has been launched, with the goal of connecting athletes.

HeadHealth

Seven Helmet Concepts Funded by NFL, UA and GE Consortium

Seven groups have won $500,000 grants to develop technology to prevent concussions/brain injury from Head Health Challenge II.

Biometrics

LSU Partners With i1 Biometrics to Measure Head Impact, Concussions

i1 Biometrics has partnered with Louisiana State University on an engineering and football research Beta program to measure head impact.

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GEICO Lands Bassmaster Classic Title Sponsorship

GEICO has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the title sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, the world championship of bass fishing.