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Daryl Seibel Named FIL Chief Brand and Communications Officer

Olympic sports veteran Daryl Seibel has been named chief brand and communications officer for the Federation of International Lacrosse, weeks after the International Olympic Committee gave provisional recognition to the sport. Seibel, the former communications director for the U.S. Olympic Committee, was hired by FIL Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr, who is the former CEO of […]

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IOC Grants Provisional Recognition to Federation of International Lacrosse

The Federation of International Lacrosse has received provisional three-year recognition from the International Olympic Committee, a step in the sport’s potential future inclusion at the Olympic Games. The designation also allows the FIL to receive funding from the IOC and apply for development programs. “The IOC executive board’s decision to provisionally recognize FIL has created a major […]

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Sports Complex Begins Construction in Panama City Beach, Florida

Officials in Panama City Beach, Florida, have begun construction on the Panama City Beach Sports Complex. The $37 million complex is scheduled to open its first phase in May 2019. More than 100 people attended the ground-breaking ceremony, including officials from Visit Panama City Beach, the Bay County Tourism Development Council, The St. Joe Company, Bay […]

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Program Set for 2021 World Games in Birmingham

The official program for The World Games 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama, has been released, with 30 sports set to be contested. The event will feature 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries and will mark the first time the United States has hosted since the first competition in 1981. Among the sports returning to the program […]

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U.S. Lacrosse to Host 2021 FIL Women’s World Cup

U.S. Lacrosse has been awarded the 2021 Federation of International Lacrosse Women’s World Cup. The event will be held at Towson University in Towson, Maryland, July 7–17, 2021. “U.S. Lacrosse is honored to host the World Cup for the Federation of International Lacrosse in 2021,” said U.S. Lacrosse CEO Steve Stenersen. “The opportunity to showcase the world’s […]

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Sandy Brown Named MLL Commissioner

Alexander P. “Sandy” Brown has been named commissioner of Major League Lacrosse, becoming just the second leader in the outdoor lacrosse league’s 18-year history. Brown replaces David Gross, who had led the league since 2004. Brown has more than 20 years of leadership experience and has spearheaded the launch and growth of multiple sports media outlets. […]

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