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FLW Shifts Final Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Event to Lake Erie, Taps Sturgeon Bay for Tackle Warehouse TITLE presented by Toyota

July 20, 2020

FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced updates to two tournaments on its schedule. more >>

FIFA Concludes FIFA World Cup 2026™ Candidate Host City Workshops

July 15, 2020

The interactive online workshop gathered all 17 candidate host cities from the USA to discuss the process of the 2026 World Cup. more >>

Muirfield Village Golf Club to Host Two PGA TOUR Events

July 9, 2020

Golf’s PGA TOUR has announced that it will stage back-to-back tournaments at Ohio’s Muirfield Village Golf Club this month. more >>

FLW Announces Changes to Events Because of Travel Restrictions to New York

July 8, 2020

FLW announced that due to New York’s travel restrictions, the organization will shift its July 9-11 event to Lake Erie at Sandusky, Ohio. more >>

FIFA Hosting Virtual 2026 World Cup Candidate City Workshop Today

July 7, 2020

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Candidate Host City Workshop will be held virtually on July 7 for all 17 U.S. bid cities. more >>

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B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

April 27, 2020

Outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team. more >>

Sports Destination Management Announces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management proudly introduces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. more >>

Christopher Lewis Joins Lake Erie Shores & Islands as Sports Tourism Manager

June 24, 2019

Amherst native Christopher Lewis has joined the Lake Erie Shores & Islands group accounts team as Sports Tourism Manager. more >>

Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcomes Weston Strayer

October 22, 2018

Milan native Weston Strayer has joined the Lake Erie Shores & Islands group accounts team as Sports Tourism Manager. more >>

SteelSeries Announces Newest Esports Partnership with Cavs Legion GC

July 16, 2018

SteelSeries is proud to announce its official partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA 2K League team, Cavs Legion GC. more >>

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