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REI

REI Partners with the American Council on Exercise

REI has joined forces with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer outdoor training in select REI communities beginning in February.

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College Football Fans Divert 2 Million Pounds of Trash from Landfills

This collegiate football season, 91 schools got their fans to accept a recycling challenge. The results got an A-plus from the environment.

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World Golf Foundation, Industry Leaders Launch ‘Golf For Her’ Website

World Golf Foundation has launched a new women’s website, www.GolfForHer.com, designed to increase women’s participation.

USL

Expanded, Realigned USL PRO Unveils 2015 Competition Format

USL PRO unveiled its 2015 competition format featuring a two-conference alignment to further promote regional rivalries.

HOK

HOK Completes Acquisition of 360 Architecture

HOK's acquisition of Kansas City-based 360 Architecture makes it a world leader in the design of sports, recreation and entertainment facilities.

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Getty Images Renews Agreement with USOC

Getty Images announced it has renewed its agreement to serve exclusively as the Official Photographic Agency of the USOC Through 2020.

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.