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Business Journals
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Houston shines as premier host for major sporting events, setting the stage for future success
Houston has once again proven itself as a premier destination for major sporting events, most recently hosting the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games. The 59th year of the competition brought more than 16,000 participants to the region where they competed in a multitude of sporting events across the 12-day event. This marked Houston and Harris County's fourth time successfully hosting the AAU Junior Olympic Games, welcoming athletes and spectators from all over the country thanks to the partnership with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA). expand 'Houston has built a reputation as a world-class sports destination,' said HCHSA CEO Ryan Walsh. 'We're proud to welcome events like the AAU Junior Olympics that not only showcase our top-tier venues but also bring lasting economic and community impact.' From swimming and track to cheerleading and wrestling, events were held at five different venues across the area, each selected for its ability to accommodate large crowds and elevate the athlete experience. The George R. Brown Convention Center was the epicenter of the Games, hosting a wide range of indoor events including gymnastics, martial arts, and baton twirling. Other venues included Rice University's football Stadium, Humble ISD's Turner Stadium, Cy-Fair ISD Natatorium, and Episcopal High School. The numbers are just as impressive as the performances. Historically, the Junior Olympic Games draw an average of 2.5 spectators per athlete which translates to tens of thousands of visitors booking hotel rooms, dining at local restaurants, and exploring Houston's cultural attractions. In 2021, the event generated more than $66 million in economic impact. Early projections suggest the 2025 Games will top that number. But Houston's sports calendar is far from winding down. Next spring, the city will host the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park. And just a few months later, the world's eyes are on Houston once again as one of the 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NRG Stadium is set to welcome seven matches bringing in more than 500,000 visitors over 39 days and cementing the region's role in what is arguably the biggest sporting event on the planet. expand It's no coincidence that Houston keeps landing these major events. Over the last 25 years, the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority has built the city's reputation as a hub for high-profile competitions. From the Super Bowl to the Final Four, and now the World Cup, Houston continues to prove that it has the venues and infrastructure, hospitality, and energy to deliver on a global scale. 'I'm proud of the legacy this organization is helping to create throughout our community,' Walsh said. 'These events bridge neighborhoods, fuel our local economy, and create lasting benefits long after the final kick. They're an investment in the future of Houston and Harris County.' With a packed slate of upcoming events, Houston's sports story is just getting started. And if the success of the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games is any indication, the winning streak is far from over. The Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) is responsible for approving upgrades and servicing the debt of the world-class facilities it was created to build. To support this primary mission, HCHSA is a leading proponent in attracting sporting events to Houston and promoting the city as a home for sports-related activities. This ultimately results in enhancing Houston's economic development, improving the quality of life for its residents, and maintaining the city and county as a premier destination for marquee events.
USA Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Spartans Wire writer previews upcoming MSU football season on local radio show
Hear Spartans Wire writer Robert Bondy preview the upcoming MSU football season on local radio show One of Spartans Wire's own (me, specifically) took their talents to the radio waves earlier this week to talk Michigan State football. Earlier this week, I had the luxury to join Sports Intel with Ryan Walsh radio show on Jethro FM to preview the upcoming Michigan State football season. I've been on Walsh's show before talking Michigan State football and basketball, and always enjoy the opportunity to help inform listeners on anything Spartans related. Some of the topics covered on during the 30-minute segment of the show were: Click on the post below to listen to the radio segment from earlier this week, with the Michigan State portion of the show beginning around the 53-minute mark: Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield police investigating homicide in North End
SPRINGFIELD – A man was shot and killed in the North End section of the city late Saturday night. Police responding to a report of a gunshot victim on Main Street discovered the wounded man. He was brought to Baystate Medical Center by ambulance and later died from his injuries, said Ryan Walsh, a police spokesman. The shooting took place at about 11:20 p.m. near 2700 Main St. between the intersections of Huntington and Sheldon streets, he said. The crime is being investigated by the department's Homicide Unit under the direction of Capt. Trent Duda, Walsh said. Anyone with information or video of the shooting is asked to contact Springfield detectives at 413-787-6355. People can also anonymously send information through the text-a-tip system by dialing CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7) and then start the message with SOLVE followed by the tip. Medical Notes: July 14, 2025 As Springfield considers a food hall, it looks to the success of a Worcester marketplace Salem Derby will be interim mayor of Easthampton After long break, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Feast is back (Photos) Generations of Desmarais family gather in Chicopee for 100th reunion Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield double shooting Friday results in 2nd homicide in 2 days
SPRINGFIELD — A double shooting in a Forest Park neighborhood apartment Friday resulted in the second homicide in two days in the city. Police responded to reports of a shooting in an apartment on Orange Street at about 10:30 p.m. Friday and found two men had been struck by gunfire, said Ryan Walsh, police spokesman. One victim suffered serious wounds and died Sunday. The second is recovering from injuries that are not considered life-threatening, Walsh said. Both were taken to Baystate Medical Center by ambulance Friday night and treated there, he said. The shooting took place near 200 Orange St., close to Malden Street. The day after, another man was shot and killed at about 11:20 p.m. Saturday, near 2700 Main St. in the North End section of the city. The victim was brought to Baystate Medical Center, where he died, Walsh said. The crimes are under investigation by the Springfield Police Department's Homicide Unit under the direction of Capt. Trent Duda in conjunction with the Murder Unit at Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni's Office, he said. Anyone who has information or video of the area at the time of the shootings is asked to contact Springfield detectives at 413-787-6355. People can also anonymously send information through the text-a-tip system by dialing CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7) and then start the message with SOLVE followed by the tip, Walsh said. Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield pedestrian dies after she was hit by white Acura sedan that fled scene
SPRINGFIELD — Police are searching for the car that struck and killed a pedestrian on Bowles Street in Springfield on Monday morning. At around 10:20 a.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 100-block area of Bowles Street, near the Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School in the McKnight neighborhood. The woman was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where she later died, according to Ryan Walsh, public information officer for the Springfield Police Department. The police had not released the victim's name by Monday afternoon. More details about the crash are not yet known. In a post on X, Walsh said police were looking for a white Acura. The police are seeking the public's help to find the driver. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the non-emergency line at 413-787-6300. The Springfield police and Hampden District Attorney's Office Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit are investigating. How Chicopee's new tracking program helps locate residents with cognitive conditions A change in tenor: Springfield Symphony, union announce labor contract Holy cow! CowParade comes to Old Sturbridge Village Business Monday ETC: June 23, 2025 Read the original article on MassLive.
