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UnderArmour

NFL and Under Armour Expand NFL Scouting Combine Agreement

The NFL and Under Armour announced a multi-year extension of their NFL Scouting Combine agreement.

NIAAA

Mike Blackburn to Become NIAAA Executive Director

Dr. Mike Blackburn, CMAA, will become executive director of National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association on July 1, 2016.

USA_Rugby

Skins to Sponsor USA Rugby

Skins has partnered with USA Rugby, the NGB for the sport of rugby in America, as an official supplier of compression products.

US_ClubSoccer

World Football Academy Joins as New Players First Partner

US Club Soccer announced World Football Academy USA has joined as a partner in the Players First platform to improve youth soccer.

outdoor foundation

The Outdoor Foundation Releases 11 Participation Reports

Sports planners and event officials who want to know what events are growing might have some new resources at their disposal.

NJCAA

NJCAA Partners with Its On Us Campaign to Stop Sexual Assault

The NJCAA launched a new partnership this fall with It’s On Us, the campaign to combat sexual violence on college campuses nationwide.

FergusFalls

Sponsler Hired by Fergus Falls for Sports Marketing

The Fergus Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau added Whitney Sponsler to work on sports marketing as a strategic focus.

Olathe_CVB

Kelly Peetoom Selected Vice President of Olathe CVB

Olathe Chamber of Commerce announced Kelly Peetoom as the Vice President of the Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau.

golfball

Golf Rounds Played Slip in July

That Olympic bounce better hurry up and get here. Golf rounds played were down 0.3 percent in July 2015 compared to July 2014.

ChicagoMarathon

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Had $254 Million-Plus Impact

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to be a shot in the arm to Chicago’s economy, with the 2014 race delivering an estimated $254 million in total impact to the city. An economic impact stu...