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SportsPittsburgh

Hawkins Named to Advisory Board

SportsPITTSBURGH’s Executive Director Jennifer Hawkins has been named to the advisory board of the EventConnect™ Sportology Conference.

Bassmaster

Former B.A.S.S. Co-Owner, Outdoor Television Pioneer Jerry McKinnis Passes Away

Jerry McKinnis, former B.A.S.S. co-owner, founder of JM Associates, and a legend in the fishing industry, passed away early Sunday morning.

DallasSports

Dallas Sports Commission Announces Kickoff to Five-Year Anniversary

The Dallas Sports Commission has announced the kick-off to their 5-Year Anniversary celebration with a year-long program.

USATT

USA Table Tennis Announces OmniPong as Official Tournament Software

USA Table Tennis has announced its new partnership with OmniPong as its official tournament software.

NFHS

Shane Monaghan Named New NFHS Assistant Director of Marketing and Events

Shane Monaghan was named assistant director of marketing and events for the National Federation of State High School Associations.

ASLA

ASLA Publishes Guide to Universal Design

The American Society of Landscape Architects has published a Guide to Universal Design in many aspects, including sports venues.

KXAN

KXAN Simple Health to be Title Sponsor of 2020 Austin Marathon 5K

High Five Events introduces KXAN Simple Health as the title sponsor of the 2020 Austin Marathon 5K.

Raleigh

2018 Record-Breaking Year for Tourism in Wake County

New reports indicate Wake County welcomed 16.8 million visitors in 2018, an increase of 4.8 percent over 2017.

Mitsubishi

Tournament Officials Unveil Economic Impact of 2019 Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Tournament officials announced that the seventh Mitsubishi Electric Classic, held April 15 – 21, 2019, raised $312,533 for local charities.

US_BC

THE ROW to Sponsor USBC Open Championships in Reno in 2020

When the USBC Open Championships returns to Reno in 2020, THE ROW will be presenting sponsor, official host hotels and official brackets sponsor.