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The NJCAA national office has announced a record number of recipients of the 2014-15 NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards.

Sara Holzer, national sales director of VisitPITTSBURGH, won the Outstanding Affiliate of 2015 by Pittsburgh Society of Association Executives.

Bobsled & Skeleton (USABS) announced Pete Piechoski as the organization's newest Board of Directors chairman.

Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin has signed an endorsement deal with Speedo.

A study completed by Arizona State University showed Super Bowl XLIX, the 2015 Pro Bowl and more resulted in $719.4 million impact.

The USTA is rolling out a social networking app for the LGBT community to use. It also marched in Pride parades in NYC and San Francisco.

The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Gina Gemberling has been named as its new executive director.

Rawlings will end production of its football helmets and shoulder pads. Reports say it's unrelated to Riddell's patent infringement lawsuit.

For the first time since the inaugural rankings in 2012, a southern fishery has claimed the title of best bass lake in the country.

Erica Perkins Jasper is the new Chief Operating Officer of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, beginning July 1, 2015.