The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) signed a partnership agreement with Ecore Athletic as the Official Athletic Rubber Flooring Provider to the NAIA. This collaboration supports the student-athlete experience while strengthening athletic environments across NAIA institutions nationwide. Ecore’s tailored...
On March 21, 1966, the Houston Astrodome hosted a game between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, the first Major League Baseball game played on synthetic turf. That milestone is why AstroTurf recognizes March 21 as AstroTurf Day. 2026...
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) announced that veteran sports and media marketing executive Chris Blumberg joined the league’s leadership team as senior vice president of marketing. Blumberg will oversee the league’s marketing strategy and lead efforts across brand marketing, performance...
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) announced a new publication titled “Indoor Wood Sports Surfacing: Installation & Maintenance Manual.” The publication has been edited by an editorial board led by Rob Zehnder (Covington Flooring Co., Inc.) and made up of...
Tulane’s Green Wave Indoor Practice Facility, which will serve as a training ground for the Green Wave football team as well as each of Tulane’s 17 NCAA Division I sports, officially opened February 24. “This facility is the latest in...
A new technical whitepaper by the NCS4 Sports and Entertainment Technology Alliance on “Optimizing Venue Operations with Data-Driven Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Executive Level Reporting” is now available. The whitepaper introduces a practical framework for defining, tracking, and applying...
The University of Kansas and Oak View Group (OVG) announced the next phase of their partnership with the introduction of The Naismith Club at Allen Fieldhouse, a new, members-only social club. The club is expected to open in Summer 2026,...
KemperSports announced the launch of the inaugural A-Rod Invitational, a national youth baseball tournament created in partnership with Major League Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez. The four-day event will take place June 25–28, 2026, at the newly-renovated Fields at Station 63...
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas’ world-class sports and live entertainment venue, and the Southern Nevada Toyota Dealers (Toyota) launched a dynamic new agreement that makes Toyota the arena’s newest Founding Partner and its first Official Automotive Sponsor. The multi-year deal, brokered...
The City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Jaguars have partnered to transform EverBank Stadium. Transforming the stadium and enhancing the existing structure is the most sustainable and environmentally friendly way to provide the Jaguars, the Florida-Georgia game, and the TaxSlayer...
