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NCAA Championship Bid Portal Has Opened

August 26, 2019

While information has been available, the bid portal for those interested in hosting events in 86 of the NCAA’s 90 championships is now open. more >>

USL Announces New Franchise in Omaha

August 19, 2019

The United Soccer League the awarding of a USL League One franchise to Alliance Omaha Soccer Holdings in Omaha, Nebraska. more >>

USGA Announces U.S. Open Qualifying Sites

April 22, 2019

The USGA has announced its list of local qualifying venues for the 2019 U.S. Open to be played at Pebble Beach (California) Golf Links. more >>

PWBA to Hold Five Regional Events in Conjunction with PWBA Tour schedule

April 17, 2019

The Professional Women’s Bowling Association Regional Program beginning in late April 2019 with a minimum of five regional events. more >>

Omaha to Host North American Segment of Curling World Cup

August 21, 2018

The Omaha Sports Commission announced that Ralston Arena will host the North American leg of the Curling World Cup. more >>

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Sports Turf Managers Association Awards Environmental Facility Certification to 14 Facilities

June 11, 2018

Sports Turf Managers Association has announced a total of 14 facilities with the organization’s Environmental Facility Certification. more >>

USOC Statement on Suggested Boycott of the Winter Olympics in Russia

July 17, 2013

The USOC has released the following statement about suggestions to boycott the Winter Olympics in Russia. more >>

USA Triathlon Announces Partnerships with Raceday Transport, SelfGrip and Virtual Race Bags

February 13, 2013

USA Triathlon today announced supplier-level sponsorship agreements with endurance sports industry leaders Raceday Transport, SelfGrip Athletic Tape... more >>

Liberty Mutual Insurance Celebrates "One Year Out" with Company-wide Salute to Team USA

February 7, 2013

Newest U.S. Olympic Committee sponsor counts down to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, featuring 15 U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and... more >>

Buffalo Wild Wings Expands College Sports Alliance with NCAA Sponsorship

January 22, 2013

Buffalo Wild Wings announced that it has entered into a partnership with the NCAA. The agreement designates Buffalo Wild Wings as the “Official... more >>

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Current, Future Sport Complexes Offer Numerous Options for Lincoln Athletes

March 22, 2019

Lincoln, Nebraska, continues to grow as a sports destination. The new venues proliferating across the city have set a new standard for all other... more >>

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	Article \| June 27, 2019 Keeping Pace By: Michael Popke Recreational, competitive and endurance runners have no shortage of races to choose from these days, and plenty of settings to enjoy. From urban... More>>

	Article \| February 28, 2019 Connecting with Great Partners for Long-Term Success By: Mary Helen Sprecher A destination can have great venues, excellent amenities and wonderful weather but ultimately, it’s the people you’re working with at the CVB or... More>>

	Article \| February 28, 2019 Squad Goals By: Tom Gresham Youth soccer continues its position as a tournament mainstay and as a result, there are plenty of communities ready to host the sport. With excellent... More>>

	Article \| February 6, 2019 Coast-to-Coast Trail Could Give Event Owners a Way to Challenge Endurance Athletes, Bucket Listers By: Mary Helen Sprecher It might be premature to tell the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Crest Trail to step aside but a coast-to-coast, traffic-free trail could be a... More>>

	Article \| December 27, 2018 Basketball Makes a Fast Break By: Peter Francesconi Most U.S. kids have bounced a basketball and shot for the hoop. Basketball courts are everywhere — at schools, in playgrounds, on driveways and in... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 Should U.S. Soccer Diversify Venue Selection for the Men’s National Team? By: Michael Popke U.S. Soccer needs to start thinking outside the box – or at least outside its traditional map – if it wants to get more in-person spectators. In... More>>

	Article \| August 8, 2018 Inside Events: USA Curling By: Mary Helen Sprecher It’s the quirky, relatable sport that brought home the men’s gold medal at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, found its way into 45 states... More>>

	Article \| March 28, 2018 Who's Who: A Go-To Guide for Finding the Right Partner for Your Sports Event By: Mary Helen Sprecher The success of any sports event will be attributable to a combination of factors, but one of the most important – right up there having a great... More>>

	Article \| March 28, 2018 Soccer: Kicking it Up By: Peter Francesconi It’s probably safe to say that most kids today won’t get out of elementary or middle school without having played soccer at some point —... More>>

	Article \| February 1, 2018 Hoop Dreams By: Peter Francesconi As we edge ever closer to March Madness and its brackets, bets and berths, interest in basketball is outpacing that in every other sport. If you’re... More>>

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	Case study \| November 13, 2018 Bolstering Success in a Burgeoning Destination By: Michael Popke To say that Speedway Village — a massive privately-owned indoor and outdoor sports complex that added more components in early 2018 — has... More>>

	Case study \| May 30, 2018 Lincoln Boosts its Sports Presence By: Michael Popke Lincoln, Nebraska, took another major step forward in its evolution as a sports tourism mecca in April. That’s when the popular Speedway Village... More>>

	Case study \| November 17, 2016 Speedway Village Helps Lincoln Diversify By: Michael Popke Lincoln, Nebraska, is no stranger to growth, and with its newest venue, the Speedway Village Sports Complex, it’s once again making people take... More>>