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ITA

Benjamin Announces Retirement from Intercollegiate Tennis Association

David A Benjamin, Executive Director and CEO of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, has announced his July 2015 retirement.

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Outdoor Rec Grant Program Seeking Applicants

For 2015, the Keen Effect II will award 10 grants to non-profits around the world, to those who encourage outdoor recreation.

USTA

USTA Sanctions First-Ever Same-Gender Division Tennis Championships

USTA announced same-gender couples’ doubles in adult competition, creating play opportunities for same-sex couples.

PTR

Dr. Ashfaq Marghoob Joins PTR Sport Science Committee

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has announced that dermatologist, Dr. Ashfaq A. Marghoob, has joined its Sport Science Committee.

Ashaway

Ashaway Signs Maria Vargas to Sponsorship Deal

Ashaway Racket Strings has signed Cliff Swain protégé and rising racquetball star Maria Jose Vargas to its roster of sponsored players.

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Adidas Working to Unlock Health Potential In Schools

Athletic apparel giant adidas has announced a new partnership set to pave the way for a new age of fitness technology in schools.

SFA_SFM

ICMA Names SFA/SFM as Industry Partner

SFA|SFM serves as an advisor to ICMA's members so that cities may respond to requests for information on sports facilities and more.

USBC

USBC Names XB Pro Stats as Sport’s Official Player Statistics Platform

Sports Challenge Network’s XBowling and USBC announced XB Pro Stats is now the official statistics package of the USBC.

CSELOGO

2014 Baltimore Running Festival Creates $40.2 Million Economic Impact

The Baltimore Running Festival generated an estimated $40.2 million in economic impact, according to a recent study by RESI, an economic research and consulting firm located at Towson University. The ...

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B.A.S.S. Debuts Bassmaster Academy

B.A.S.S. has introduced Bassmaster Academy, a one-stop shop for bass anglers and event organizers seeking access to bass fishing resources.