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NOLA Gold Rugby is set to reach a wider audience following a new broadcast partnership with Gray Media. Under the agreement, all 16 of the Gold’s home and away games for the 2025 season will air on the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, expanding access to professional rugby across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. “This groundbreaking partnership with Fox 8 and Gray Media is a monumental step for NOLA Gold Rugby and Major League Rugby as a whole,” said Thierry DAUPIN, Chairman of NOLA Gold Rugby. “We are very excited to bring the NOLA Gold to the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network,” said Mikel Schaefer, Vice President and General Manager, WVUE-TV Fox 8. “The Gold is a founding member of professional Rugby in the U.S., and this is a great way to bring such an exciting and growing sport in America to the Gulf Coast.” The Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network is available for free over the air in 14 television markets, including Gray Media’s Louisiana stations in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Alexandria, as well as Delta Media in Lafayette. The network also airs on Gray Media stations in Biloxi, Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Meridian, Mississippi, and in Mobile, Birmingham, and Montgomery, Alabama.

#thoughtleadership - Is best always... BEST? Often we see in team sports the better players in their position rise to the top and represent their club 1st teams. 🤔 Are the best club players... the best National team players? We have seen in Englands mens #rugby #rugbyunion #football that this isn't always the case! Pundits (often former players) and fans alike have a great understanding of their chosen sport.. yet to hear managers profess they are pleased with at best lacklustre performances understandably grates and generates reaction. Q - At what point does management need to step back and recognise lacking performances are an issue. • Its great to win competition group stages yet we need to also recognise easier groups and favourable pathways... and manage expectations. The same parallels exist in business. You can only relay visions and expectations... then it's up to everyone to play their part in achieving the desired outcomes. #besafe #ceos #leadership #business #strategy #riskmanagement #journalism #europeanunion #europeanparliament #personaldevelopment #UN #NATO European Leadership European Commission Skynewsuk.com The Guardian ITV Studios ITV #travel #health #nhs #tourism #hospitality #aviation https://lnkd.in/euEsBGNm

🌍 Join us for our next webinar as we explore the accelerating globalization of sport 🌍 The race to reach new audiences may be nothing new, but the last decade has seen a step-change in the way sport, and its constituent stakeholders, have approached global expansion. International games now punctuate the sports calendar with more being added every year, a tactic symbolizing the wider trend of teams, leagues and partners attempting to embed their brand and product into new overseas territories. So, what’s driving this investment, how can you do it successfully, and what of the potential pushback from fans back home? These are just some of the many questions we’ll seek to answer in this webinar, with the help of industry heavyweights Stacy McWilliams - Los Angeles Lakers, Yusuf Jackson - South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby), Kelhem Salter - Major League Baseball (MLB), and Simon Freedman - Booking.com. We’d love you to tune in! Register here: https://bit.ly/3UmNTPJ

📈 Soccer is America’s Fastest-Growing Sport. Here’s why: Driven by youth engagement, Major League Soccer expansion, and upcoming global events like the 2026 World Cup, soccer is taking the U.S. by storm. With diverse fan bases and record-breaking viewership, the demand for unique soccer experiences is on the rise. New York City FC's New Stadium will offer premium hospitality experiences that immerse fans and guests in the excitement of the game. From exclusive suites to pitchside views, these spaces create unforgettable moments—perfect for building client and partner relationships. ⚽ As soccer’s reach expands, there’s never been a better time to leverage premium hospitality to engage clients and partners in a memorable way. #NYCFC #MLS #PremiumHospitality #newstadium #soccergrowth

Can’t come soon enough. Events matter Events are more than just a moment, they’re powerful engines of economic growth and community pride. They boost the economy, injecting millions into local businesses, from hospitality to retail. They create jobs, providjng work across industries—catering, entertainment, design, transport, and more. They leave a Legacy. Memorable events shape culture and inspire future generations. They provide great profile the the Christchurch Otahtahi brand showcasing our destination and attracting visitors and investment. Enhance community vibes, making us feel better about our city: Events bring people together, creating energy and fostering connections. Events drive progress, unite people, and leave lasting impacts—economically, socially, and culturally. #events #eventprof #development #christchurch #community #development #entertainment #sport #economics #growth #event

Bauer Hockey’s expanded partnership with Hockey Canada is a significant step toward increasing visibility and support for ALL players—especially female athletes and para-athletes. This collaboration brings much-needed resources and recognition to underrepresented groups in hockey, allowing fans across Canada to connect with the diverse talent on the ice. With this expansion, Bauer is helping to address long-standing gaps in representation. More than just providing gear, it’s about creating role models for the next generation and building an inclusive hockey culture. To learn more about the expansion, please read: https://vist.ly/3mm2ydu

🚀 **Ipswich Town: Set-Piece Mastery Leads to Premier League Promotion** ⚽️ Ipswich Town has been phenomenal with their set-piece strategies this season, securing their promotion to the Premier League. Scoring 19 goals from set-pieces, they’ve demonstrated tactical brilliance and effective execution, particularly excelling at capitalizing on second balls. ### 🌟 **Ipswich Town’s Set-Piece Success:** - **Total Goals from Set-Pieces:** 19 - **Goals from Winning Second Balls:** 12 ### 🔄 **Key Set-Piece Strategies:** 1. **Winning Second Balls:**   - **Setup:** Ipswich Town ensures they have players positioned to win the second ball after the initial set-piece delivery.   - **Execution:** They’ve scored about 12 goals this season by quickly reacting to and capitalizing on second balls, maintaining pressure and creating immediate scoring opportunities. 2. **Effective Positioning:**   - **Player Placement:** Players are strategically positioned both inside and outside the box to cover all potential outcomes of the set-piece.   - **Adaptability:** The team adapts their positioning based on the opponent's defensive setup, ensuring they’re always in the best spot to win the second ball. Ipswich Town’s set-piece prowess is a key example of how strategic planning and execution can lead to significant success on the field. Their promotion to the Premier League is well-deserved, and we can expect more set-piece magic from them in the top tier. #IpswichTown #PremierLeague #SetPieceGoals #FootballTactics #SoccerStrategy #GoalScoring #FootballAnalysis Once Sport Ipswich Town FC

🚨 U SPORTS CONTRACT UPDATE 🔗: https://bit.ly/46JEZ3L Here's the latest updates regarding our U SPORTS contract players. #RosterUpdate #CavsFC #RideWithUS #CavalryFC

Seat Unique has announced a new partnership with athlete-led media and investment group @4Cast, founded by current and former England cricketers Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad. https://lnkd.in/ebSs5Zvs

What a way to end the Copa America!! Showing your appreciation for the fans by letting everyone in 🤣. I guess I answered my question from the last post - an embarrassment!!!! CONMEBOL CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 https://lnkd.in/eMfbykZR Joe Pompliano has some good takes but also some misses. Couple points: 1) U.S. Soccer Federation ran the 2016 COPA and made a ton of $$$ reported to be $75M 😲. CONMEBOL could not let that happen again, took "control" and became the promoter. 2) The entire tournament was about driving revenue (wacky ticket scaling) and/or cutting expenses (quickly laying sod on turf). See my last post at the beginning of the tournament re: ticket prices (before it was highlighted in an ESPN article 😉) 3) CONMEBOL / CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 know very well the craziness that occurs at both national and club games throughout LATAM. Mind you, so do U.S. Soccer Federation, CONCACAF, FIFA and the host venues. 4) The host venues must share responsibility for what happened at this tournament. The venue's job is to work with the promoter to determine and design the ticketing, operations and staffing for the event, including security, police presence, ingress/egress, etc. Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium has hosted massive events multiple times - F1, many futbol matches, tennis, NFL, concerts, etc. Their failure was not requiring CONMEBOL to have adequate security, police and operational staff in place for the final, especially after what happened in Charlotte. Yes, CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 was a money grab for the organization, however it could be argued Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium was the weakest link. Remember, the host stadium is making $$$ from ticketing fees, parking and food and beverage without any sell-out risk. With all the expertise, why did they let this happen? 5) This mess will have zero impact on the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States with the exception of a few learnings. Ticket prices will still be high...unless you want to watch Lesotho v Lichtenstein 😋.