Rice University football re-ups with Astroturf®, the iconic company that invented the synthetic turf industry in the 1960s. The Rice Owls are set to kick off their first home game for the 2021 season on a newly installed AstroTurf® RootZone 3D3 60-ounce turf, a high-performance playing surface that will enable them to completely unleash on the field. Owl fans can follow the progress of the installation live via a webcam sponsored by Symmetry Sports Construction. Symmetry is

Flite Golf, LLC and Century Golf Partners today announced a strategic partnership to provide turnkey technology and management solutions to golf ranges and golf entertainment venues, building on the mainstream appeal of “off-course” golf experiences. As part of the alliance, Ken May joins the team as Senior Advisor. Mr. May brings decades of successful management experience across multiple industries, having served as CEO of FedEx Office, Topgolf and Drive Shack. While a

Arizona Athletics is excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) as its concessions operator beginning with the 2021-22 academic year. The new concessions partnership will serve all of Arizona’s competition facilities. Aramark is an industry leader in the concessions operations that serves 29 professional sports franchises in five different leagues in addition to over 90 different colleges and universities. This expertise will enhance the service

New Amsterdam FC (NAFC), a professional soccer team that plays in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), has announced Hofstra Soccer Stadium as its home venue for the Fall 2021 season. NAFC will play a total of nine home games at the soccer specific stadium beginning this Saturday, August 7 against the Los Angeles Force at 8 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.nafcny.com. "I know firsthand what it's like to play professional soccer in front of passionate New

Genius Sports Limited today announced a new supplier agreement with DraftKings Inc., a leading sports betting and gaming operator in the U.S., to provide its full range of official sportsbook data and content and fan engagement solutions, including a complete suite of NFL-related products. The agreement with DraftKings signifies the international adoption of official sports data across the sports ecosystem. As part of the agreement, DraftKings will leverage Genius Sports’ uniq

The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will recognize Amanda Edwards, vice president of enterprise excellence at Shaw, with a STEP Ahead Award at its annual awards ceremony in November. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry from the factory floor to the C-suite. Edwards was

The world of sports has grown over the years, and the plastic industry has been a major contributor to its growth. As leading companies in the plastics industry innovate, those in the sports industry have always been on the lookout with the aim of adopting the concepts and ground-breaking solutions in order to be able to launch new products. In fact, the plastics industry has revolutionized the sportswear, footwear and sporting goods production that it is no surprise that many leading compani

The sports and leisure industry has always been a showcase of trendsetting products and processing techniques from the plastics and rubber industries. The past Olympic Games served as the world premiere of sportswear, footwear, sports equipment and structures used in the various competitions. It cannot be denied that the introduction of new products during the Olympics season has done much to boost the revenues of the sports industry globally, and create an awareness on how the plastics and r

The much-awaited sporting event, the Olympic Games, has always been a showcase of an amazing array of talents, stamina, performance and inventions. Over the years, the Olympic Games has grown in terms of participation and scope, and it has also evolved into a venue where businesses can present their latest innovations in the area of sports. Marred by the COVID-19 pandemic that has adversely affected regions around the world, the postponement of the Tokyo Summer Olympics 2020 from its original

MatSing, the world's leading manufacturer of high-capacity lens antennas, today announced that it has been selected by the Dallas Cowboys and its network provider AT&T, along with ExteNet Systems, to provide mobile capacity antenna coverage for AT&T Stadium for the upcoming NFL season. These antenna upgrades will further enhance the exceptional experience provided by AT&T for fans in AT&T Stadium. This deployment follows a test run with reduced crowds during last season. T