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PGATour

CBS Sports Special Looks into the PGA TOUR’s Charitable Mission

The PGA TOUR announced a special on the organization’s charitable commitment, PGA TOUR 2018: For the Good of the Game.

Running USA

Study: Participation in Racing Held Steady in 2017

The numbers are in for this survey. For the vast majority of road races of all sizes across the U.S., participation held steady in 2017.

DestinationWinnegabo

Destination Lake Winnebago Announces New Entity

Destination Lake Winnebago Region is the new, official name for the Fond Du Lac Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (FACVB).

FortWayne

Turnstone Center Designated as Official Paralympic Training Site by USOC

The USOC and Turnstone Center for Children & Adults with Disabilities have designated the agency its seventh U.S. Paralympic Training Site.

VisitWichita

In Effort to Attract more Sporting Events to Wichita, Visit Wichita Adds Executive Director of Sports Development

Brian Hargrove, former general manager of the Wichita Sports Forum, is the organization’s new executive director of sports development.

BASC

Bass Anglers for Saltwater Conservation Launches New Advocacy Website

B.A.S.S is pleased to announce the launch of a revamped Bass Anglers for Saltwater Conservation (BASC) advocacy website, www.BassForSalt.com.

Oracle

Intercollegiate Tennis Association And Oracle Announce Multi-Year Alliance Extension

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association and Oracle announced a multi-year extension to their alliance.

Omni

Omni Hotels & Resorts to Become PGA TOUR Official Marketing Partner Through 2022

The PGA TOUR and Omni Hotels & Resorts announced a sponsorship agreement through 2022 designating Omni as the official hotel partner.

BASC

The Kraken Rum Becomes First-Ever Official Distilled Spirits Partner of ELEAGUE through Integrated Sponsorship Program

ELEAGUE named The Kraken® Black Spiced Rum the first Official Distilled Spirits Partner of ELEAGUE.

Fayetteville

Fayetteville Announces Banner Year

What a difference a year makes. In 2017, Fayetteville hosted 47 sports events but in 2018, that number increased by more than 50 percent.