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Blast Partners with Reliance in India

Esports giant Blast has announced a partnership with Rise, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, India’s largest private sector company, to accelerate the growth of esports in India as the country’s gaming industry features a base of 600 million people and continues to grow year over year. Blast will bring its global esports properties and […]

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AJGA Expands Partnership with ICL Academy

The American Junior Golf Association has announced a multi-year partnership with ICL Academy, an online education platform which will provide junior golfers with a flexible academic experience while they pursue their golfing goals. The agreement builds upon an existing partnership that began in 2023. ICL Academy will serve as the presenting partner at five AJGA […]

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Steve Phelps, left, is the first ever NASCAR commissioner. Steve O'Donell will take over as NASCAR president.

NASCAR Appoints Steve Phelps as Inaugural Commissioner

NASCAR has named Steve Phelps as commissioner, a new role which will oversee all aspects of NASCAR, including the International Motorsports Association and all 15 NASCAR-owned or operated tracks. Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Donnell will succeed Phelps as NASCAR president, including day-to-day leadership of all three NASCAR National Series and all commercial, media and track […]

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Grand Slam Track Partners With Jamaica Tourism Board

Grand Slam Track and the Jamaica Tourist Board have announced a partnership ahead of the inaugural Grand Slam Track event in Kingston this spring. The partnership is between the destination and the track competition launched by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson. Kingston was previously announced as host of the first of four Slam events April […]

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2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships

San Diego to Host 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships

The 2025 USA Pickleball National Championships will take place at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego from November 15–23, building on the 2024 event that had over 2,600 athletes from 47 states and 13 countries, along with more than 10,000 spectators. “As the pinnacle tournament in our sport, the 2025 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in […]

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Xterra World Championship Returns to U.S. in 2026

The Xterra World Championship will celebrate its 30th anniversary by returning to the United States in Ruidoso, New Mexico, from October 8–11, 2026. The 2025 event will take place September 25–28 in Trentino, Italy, before returning to the U.S. for the next three years. Ruidoso’s Lincoln National Forest at over 6,900 feet elevation will host […]

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The 2024 IEM event in Cologne, Germany, featured top players from around the world. ESL FaceIt Group photo by Michal Konkol
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Esports Industry’s Host Selection Process Proving Successful

As the esports world continues to grow, its biggest events have outgrown the old process of flying around the world and hoping to find the right destination. These days, major esports events are getting the same treatment as traditional sports events when it comes to the bidding process, with Blast and ESL FaceIt Group leading […]

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NBA and FIBA to Take Steps Toward New European Basketball League

The NBA and FIBA announced a joint exploration of a new professional men’s basketball league in Europe following the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting in New York, the most concrete step after discussions began more than a year ago with prospective investors, teams, arena developers and commercial partners. Specifics are few, with the initial target […]

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