A longtime home to Major League Baseball’s youth development programs (MLB Develops), the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) is poised to strengthen that mission while also modernizing its stadium experience with a state-of-the-art lighting system and special effects technology custom-designed and built by Musco. Named in honor of baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson, JRTC opened in 1948 as the Spring Training home to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Originally known as Do

The FIS Men's Ski Jumping World Cup recently kicked off in Titisee-Neustadt, Germany. As the event's official partner, CHiQ showcased a brand image that seamlessly blended intelligence with elegance at this icy spectacle. Together with brand ambassador and Olympic ski jumping champion Andreas Wellinger, CHiQ etched a legendary presence on the snowy slopes, highlighting its international allure and vigor. As a globally recognized smart home appliance brand, CHiQ consistently

GameAbove Sports, a company committed to global sports business development, strategic investments, and empowering athletes, today announced a new partnership with Sports Travel Group. This partnership includes a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at expanding Golf Traveller's operations throughout North America. Golf Traveller is a multi-national, ultra-premium global golf tourism specialist. The company specializes in creating customized travel packages that typically inclu

The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort – New England's finest sporting club and a Preferred Hotel & Resort – has announced the property's recent expansion and renovation of its Sporting Shoppe, adding 30,000 square feet to the existing space. The expansion aims to enhance the shopping experience for guests, members and locals alike, featuring a wider selection of outdoor gear, lifestyle apparel, and authentic specialty goods. The updated facility will include experien

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