SPIRE Academy, a premier multisport academy, has appointed Steve Sanders as Chief Executive Officer and Ted Meekma as Chairman. With decades of combined experience shaping and growing leading sports academies across the US, both leaders bring the necessary industry expertise to SPIRE and are dedicated to positioning it as the next premier sports destination for today's student-athlete. Steve Sanders, a veteran of the sports industry with several leadership roles across marketing

Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces its expansion into Ohio, bringing premier indoor pickleball facilities to Columbus. Franchisee Steve Niehoff will lead this significant development, targeting key locations across the Columbus region. "We're excited to bring Pickleball Kingdom to the communities of Columbus," said Ace Rodrigues, Founder and CEO of Pickleball Kingdom. "Steve's impressive background in leadership, st

DICK'S Sporting Goods today released the second iteration of its Holiday Shopping Sprint, bringing high-speed home delivery to two holiday shoppers from the fastest sprinter in NFL Scouting Combine history, Xavier Worthy. In October, athletes in the Kansas City area were asked to share with DICK'S how winning a home delivery from Worthy would bring speed, ease and unforgettable cheer to their holiday season. Tanisha and her 8-year-old son, AJ, as well as Molly from the

Host City 2024, the greatest international meeting of cities and sports, business and cultural events, took place  in Glasgow, Scotland on 3-4 December. The 11th edition of the annual conference brought together event professionals - including rights holders, city officials, event organisers and global brands - under the theme of “Inspiring Action Through Major Events”. Speakers from all continents examined the evolving opportunities and challenges of hosting major

PickleRage, a leading indoor pickleball club franchise, is excited to announce the Grand Opening celebration of its latest facility, PickleRage at Avenues Walk, located at 10320 Shops Ln. The two-day event, scheduled for January 3-4, 2025, invites players of all ages and skill levels to experience the state-of-the-art facility and enjoy an exciting lineup of events. The celebration kicks off on Friday, January 3, with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Jacksonville Chamber of C

Franklin Sports, a leading brand in the sporting goods industry, is proud to officially announce the signing of professional pickleball sensation Parris Todd. As Todd rises through the ranks of the Pro Pickleball Association (PPA), this exciting partnership marks a new chapter for Franklin Sports in expanding its presence in the pickleball and influencer marketing world. As part of the collaboration, Todd will co-design a signature paddle and other performance accessories alongside

The Seattle Orcas announced today a Holiday Cricket and Sports Equipment Drive in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, set to run from Monday, December 9 to Monday, January 6. This equipment drive aims to collect cricket and sports equipment for the community, promoting greater access to the sport of cricket and encouraging the sport's growth at a grassroots level. Participants in the drive are encouraged to donate new or gently-used cricket and sports equi

World Aquatics and Sony Corporation today announced an unprecedented Official Partnership for the four years to 2028, which will transform the way aquatics fans engage with and consume aquatic sports. Based on this agreement, Sony will support all World Aquatics competitions held through to the end of 2028 as an Official Partner, starting with the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) from December 10-15 of this year in Budapest, Hungary. World Aquatics, the internat

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sands China Ltd. today announced a multiyear collaboration to bring NBA China Games to Macao, beginning in 2025 when the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games on Friday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 12 at The Venetian Arena. The NBA and Sands will conduct interactive fan activities, NBA Cares community outreach initiatives, and lifestyle events that will bring the NBA experience to fans in Macao throughout the year

Windham Mountain Club, New York's premier public-private mountain community and membership club is thrilled to announce the opening of Windham Wellness, a holistic, members-only high-performance wellness center offering a comprehensive approach to mountain recovery and relaxation.With the opening of Windham Wellness, all private members — and guests through the club's exclusive getaway package offerings — can enjoy a comprehensive wellness experience against the serene bac