Sports Business News

Golf Betting

betPARX partners with the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday for mobile sports betting access in Ohio and becomes a PGA TOUR Official Betting Operator

betPARX has been named a mobile sports betting sponsor of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday.

Crypto

World Padel Tour Adds Cryptocurrency Sponsor

The World Padel Tour (WPT) has added cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitpanda as a premium sponsor.

Tennis

Tennis Shows Promising Growth

For the second straight year, the sport of tennis saw significant growth in participation and equipment sales in the U.S. in 2021.

ConnecticutSportsManagementGroup

Pat Fisher Departs from CT Sports Management Group; New Executive Director is Rick Plasky

The Connecticut Sports Management Group, Inc. announced that Richard Plasky of Naugatuck, Conn. is the new Executive Director.

Optum

Optum Extends as Proud Partner of THE PLAYERS Championship

The PGA TOUR and THE PLAYERS Championship announced Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group continues its commitment through 2028.

Hecho

Hecho Tequila Soda Becomes Proud Partner of the Nashville Predators

Hecho Tequila Soda has entered into a partnership agreement with the NHL Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena.

Wichita

Wichita Welcomes New Director of Partnership: Shannon Uhrig

Visit Wichita has a new Director of Partnership Development, Shannon Uhrig.

ErieSports

Erie Sports Commission Announces Sports Tourism Award Winners

After a one-year hiatus, the Erie Sports Commission’s annual Sports Tourism Awards returned.

Etown

Publisher Letter: Congratulations to E-Town Sports Park on 10 Amazing Years!

10 years ago, E-Town Sports Park was one of the first sports facilities built specifically for sports tourism. And today, it continues to lead.

Enhanceiowa

Enhance Iowa Board awards first Sports Tourism grant

Enhance Iowa awarded a $41,000 Sports Tourism grant, the program’s first, to the Iowa Sports Foundation for the State Games of America.