Golfzon headed to Nashville
August 10, 2026
GOLFZON Takes Its Golf Simulator Revolution From Delhi to Nashville
South Korean sports technology company GOLFZON is expanding its global footprint by launching its first U.S. CityGolf venue in Nashville, Tennessee, billed as the country's first full 18-hole indoor simulator golf course. The venue features advanced TwoVision NX simulators, moving swing plates that mimic real terrain slopes, and synthetic greens where players walk over to finish out each hole. Building on the success of its earlier international expansions like Delhi Golfzon in India, the company aims to scale this hybrid simulator-hospitality model to 10–15 American locations by 2030.
SportScape Magazine
Explosion of sports card values for players dubbed the GOAT on display at the 46th annual National Sports Collectors Convention
The sports card market is experiencing an unprecedented price surge for all-time great athletes ("GOATs") like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Shohei Ohtani, driven by high-net-worth investors and international buyers seeking top-tier assets. This trend was on full display at the 46th annual National Sports Collectors Convention, highlighted by monumental sales like an $11 million one-of-one Ohtani autograph card and a steady rise in values for vintage staples like the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. Industry experts attribute this booming market to limited card supply, an increased focus on card centering and eye appeal, and collectors treating rare sports memorabilia as safe, high-value alternative investments.
Sports Business Journal
NASCAR competing at Iowa Speedway on July 4 weekend in 2027
Iowa Speedway will host its 2027 NASCAR race weekend over Independence Day, running from July 2–4, following three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series sellouts at the venue. The marquee event will feature a newly repaved racing surface alongside planned venue upgrades to the fan concourses, suites, and Newton Club areas. The three-day lineup will include the ARCA Menards Series on Friday, the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, and the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, July 4.
Jayski
Preakness Stakes shifts to three weeks after Kentucky Derby as NBC Sports, Maryland Jockey Club announce extended partnership
NBC Sports and the Maryland Jockey Club have extended their broadcasting partnership through 2032, maintaining NBC as the home for the second leg of the Triple Crown. Beginning in 2027, the Preakness Stakes will shift one week later to run three weeks after the Kentucky Derby and will move its race day from Saturday to Sunday. Under the new weekend format, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes will move to Saturday, creating a restructured racing schedule intended to benefit horsemen, bettors, and fans.
NBC Sports
Ian Karmel, others paid to rally support for Moda Center funding deal
A Portland lobbyist group called We Are Rip City has hired local influencers, including comedian Ian Karmel and several area business owners, to post social media content advocating for public funding toward a $600 million Moda Center renovation. The campaign aims to rally support ahead of an upcoming City Council vote by warning that the Portland Trail Blazers could leave the city without the venue upgrade. While creator fees were paid to personalize the issue for thousands of followers, the effort has drawn mixed reactions from community members who question spending public funds on sports arenas rather than essential civic services.
Oregon Live
Emirates renews Arsenal stadium deal until 2033
Emirates has extended its long-term sponsorship deal with Arsenal until 2033, retaining the naming rights to the stadium along with front-of-shirt and training kit sponsorships. The updated agreement extends the previous contract set to expire in 2028 and reportedly represents a significant financial increase over the prior £45 million ($61 million) annual valuation. Marking two decades of partnership, the renewal comes as the club evaluates potential renovation plans for its 60,704-capacity home ground.
The Stadium Business
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has hired former NFL executive Will Deng to serve as the Senior Vice President of Media Strategy. Deng, who spent over 11 years at the NFL leading corporate strategy and managing tri-cast digital partnerships, will report directly to Executive Vice President of Media Norb Gambuzza. His appointment comes as the PGA Tour prepares to hit the market next year to negotiate its future media rights ahead of its current deal expiring in 2030.
Barrett Media
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USC’s Bloom Football Performance Center Opens a New Era for USC Football
USC officially unveiled the new Bloom Football Performance Center, a state-of-the-art facility spanning over 160,000 square feet that serves as the centerpiece of the university's Athletics West capital project. Funded in part by a $50 million lead gift from the Bloom Family as part of a $200 million fundraising effort, the three-story facility includes two full-length practice fields, advanced recovery suites, custom Nike Strength equipment, and player brand-building studios. Opening this venue allows USC to dedicatedly support Trojan football while enabling the neighboring John McKay Center to be reimagined to benefit student-athletes across all 23 varsity sports.
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