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PGA TOUR Announces Korn Ferry Schedule

February 10, 2021

Season features a return to favorite destinations, as well as some new ones. more >>

Omaha to Host Opening Rounds of NAIA Basketball Championships

February 8, 2021

The Omaha Sports Commission is proud to host opening rounds of the 2021 NAIA Women's and Men's Basketball National Championships. more >>

NCAA Announces Move of Three Spring Championships

February 4, 2021

NCAA has moved three spring championships to one location each: women's volleyball, bowling and women's ice hockey. more >>

Full Schedule Released for 2021 Student Angler Federation

January 11, 2021

The Bass Federation’s Student Angler Federation (SAF) announces the 2021 High School Fishing sanctioned schedule. more >>

PBR Announces 2021 Schedule

January 4, 2021

The PBR announced its 2021 schedule, including 26 stops on the elite Unleash The Beast tour as well as the plan for Global Cup USA 2021. 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 \| February 12, 2021 NCAA Announces Changes to Championship Line-Ups By: Mary Helen Sprecher The NCAA made some major announcements about its 2021 spring season and as expected, that news, all relating to championships and their siting,... More>>

	Article \| November 2, 2020 In the Heartland, Sports Thrive By: Cindy Cantrell Sports loyalty runs deep in the Midwest, where professional and college teams are considered family. The Heartland is also known for friendliness,... More>>

Article \| October 23, 2020 Surprising Choices, Returns to Old Favorites for NCAA Championships By: Mary Helen Sprecher One of the most eagerly looked-forward-to site selection announcements of 2020 came down recently, and there’s a lot to be learned from it. With a... More>>

	Article \| August 25, 2020 If NCAA's Fall Championships Move to Spring, Will Original Host Cities Have Priority? By: Mary Helen Sprecher If COVID-19 has been the big monkeywrench in 2020, the NCAA is ready with the WD-40. The organization recently announced that it would work toward... More>>

	Article \| August 15, 2020 Flying High in Participation, Cornhole One of the First Travel Sports to Rebound By: Michael Popke The American Cornhole Association calls it “America’s favorite tailgate party game,” the American Cornhole League has its eyes on the Olympics,... More>>

Article \| August 4, 2020 From XFL to Lingerie, Alternative Football Could Drive Venue Use in Cities By: Mary Helen Sprecher The definition of the eternal optimist might be found in the owners of alternate football leagues. Cases in point this week: Mike Ditka and Dwayne... More>>

Article \| July 1, 2020 Can College Club Programs Help Boost the Sports Economy? By: Mary Helen Sprecher First came the news that a few colleges here and there were dropping sports programs because of COVID-19-related shortfalls. Then a few became dozens... More>>

Article \| April 28, 2020 Virtual Tryouts Allowing Teams to Gather Athletes for Next Season By: Mary Helen Sprecher Rah-rah for COVID-19? That’s a no-no. But cheer squads in the NFL, whose auditions were halted by the virus, have been instituting virtual tryouts,... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2020 Meet Your New Partners By: Mary Helen Sprecher Events are successful because they are backed by excellence – excellence in planning, in marketing and in budgeting. The relationship of the event... More>>

	Article \| March 5, 2020 Booting Up By: Judy Leand Soccer remains one of the most popular sports at multiple levels, including high school, where both boys’ and girls’ participation continues to... More>>

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	Case study \| October 30, 2019 The Future Is Now for Nebraska’s Capital City By: Michael Popke Lincoln has established its reputation as a prime sports destination, boasting great Midwestern hospitality, a small-town feel and excellent sports... More>>

	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>>