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ElevenSports

Eleven Sports signs broadcasting deal with Cage Warriors Fighting Championship

Broadcaster Eleven Sports announced a multi-year agreement to show MMA events under the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship banner.

ThistleCourtse

Thistle Golf Club Ranked 14th Best Course in U.S. By GolfAdvisor.com

Golf Advisor compiled its list of the Top 50 Courses in the United States in 2016, and Thistle Golf Club in Myrtle Beach was ranked 14th.

AllianceMMA

Alliance MMA Appoints Industry Veteran Scott Sheeley for Emerging Markets

Alliance MMA, Inc., the largest group of regional MMA sports promotions in the U.S., announced changes and promotions within its structure.

US_Soccer

U.S. Soccer Names High Performance Director

The U.S. Soccer Federation has hired as High Performance Director James Bunce, who previously served as the Head of Performance for the English Premier League and Head of Athletic Development of EPL c...

ColumbiaCounty

Columbia County CVB Announces New Executive Director

The Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that Shelly Blackburn, will be the new Executive Director.

USL

USL Expands, Strengthens League Office

The United Soccer League announced the expansion and strengthening of its league office through appointments and new hires.

Delaware

STUDY: Delaware Had Record Number of Visitors in 2015

Delaware hit new records for tourists and their positive impact on the state’s economy in 2015.

Anthem

Disabled Sports USA Announces Grant Beneficiaries

More than 900 low-income youth, wounded veterans and adults with disabilities benefited from a $230,000 grant from Anthem Foundation.

TennisBall

Reminder to Event Owners: Save Those Tennis Balls for a New Surface

A new partnership between two companies has resulted in the ability to recycle tennis balls and turn them into sports surfacing.

VisitPittsburgh

Visit Pittsburgh Announces Major Accomplishments, Initiatives

Visit Pittsburgh has announced a number of major accomplishments and initiatives for planners of travel, including sports travel.