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Omaha’s Tranquility Park to Host New Dedicated Curling Rink, Boosting Local Sport Scene

In a significant development for Omaha’s sports landscape, the city is set to welcome a dedicated curling rink at Tranquility Park, a move that underscores the growing popularity of curling in the region and addresses the current limitations faced by enthusiasts of the sport. The initiative, led by the Aksarben Curling Association with approval from the Omaha City Council, promises to significantly enhance the curling experience by offering a specialized venue for the sport, distinct from the multi-purpose hockey rinks currently in use.

Building the Foundation for Curling’s Future

The decision to establish a dedicated curling rink comes three years after Omaha last hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for curling, an event…


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Detroit Lions to host NFL’s first “Women in Football” game dedicated to celebrating women in the sport

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions announced today their Week 3 regular season game at Ford Field against the Atlanta Falcons (Kickoff 1 PM) will be themed “Women in Football” to celebrate the countless ways in which women impact the game of football. The Women in Football game will be presented by Comerica Bank.

“There are few things I am more passionate about than Women in Football,” said Detroit Lions Principal Owner & Chair Sheila Hamp. “My mother, my sisters, and I are thrilled that our organization will be the first team to honor the contributions that women have, and are continuing to make, to the game of football on every level. It’s an honor to stand alongside these women not only on this gameday, but every day.”

This Sunday during pregame, at halftime, and…


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Audi Sport Launches Dedicated OTT Channel With Motorsport.tv

Fans of Audi Sport will be able to go behind-the-scenes as soon as this weekend as the German marque tackles the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours race in which nine cars built by Audi Sport customer racing are entered (preview available here: https://motorsport.tv/embed/nkbPapr3-24h-nurburgring-2020-preview). There will be seven Audi R8 LMS GT3 cars, of which three are factory supported and a further two private entries, an Audi R8 LMS GT4 and an Audi RS 3 LMS. Going forward the channel will showcase the drivers and cars that compete in Formula E, DTM and customer racing events. In addition the new channel is aiming to grant a view behind the scenes to all motorsport enthusiasts and fans of the brand.  

The collaboration sees Audi Sport extending its reach into new geographies…


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