Author: Jason Gewirtz

Jason Gewirtz is the editor and publisher of SportsTravel. He has worked at the magazine in various roles since 2008, including as managing editor and editor. He is a former member of the Sports ETA board of directors.
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Perfect Game Expands Asia-Pacific Operations

Perfect Game will expand its presence across the Asia-Pacific Zone, with a strategic focus on the 10- to 15-year-old age group. The initiative from the youth baseball and softball organization will be led in partnership with longtime Japanese youth baseball executive and coach Takaharu Nasu, as Perfect Game aims to grow its global footprint and […]

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Albuquerque: Inspire the Players. Awaken the Senses.

When you host your next sports event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, athletes don’t just compete — they connect. Located in a high-desert setting nestled against the 10,000-foot Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque offers a striking combination of top-tier venues, an average of 310 days of sunshine and authentic culture. With endless turquoise skies, over 17,000 hotel rooms […]

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FIFA: More than 150 Million Have Requested 2026 World Cup Tickets

FIFA has reported that 150 million ticket requests have been made to date for the 2026 World Cup, with fans from more than 200 countries submitting interest. The current phase of ticketing opened December 11. Demand so far represents 3.4 times more than the overall number of spectators who have attended the 964 matches that […]

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U.S. Figure Skating, iHeart Reach Content Deal for Olympic Games

U.S. Figure Skating has announced a partnership with iHeartMedia to become an official partner of the national governing body leading into the Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy. Under the deal, iHeart will deliver original audio storytelling, athlete-driven content and promotional support across its audio ecosystem, reaching more than a 250 million listeners each month […]

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USA Cycling Expands 2026 Paracyling National Calendar

USA Cycling will expand its 2026 Paracycling National Calendar to increase race opportunities, improve access to classification and strengthen the athlete development pathway across the United States. With events running January through July, the calendar will feature eight race weekends, three national classification events and multiple race starts for athletes. The new calendar will also […]

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Everett, Washington, to Host NFL Flag Regional

Everett, Washington, will host the 2026 Seahawks NFL FLAG Regional Tournament, which will give youth and high school flag football teams from across the western United States the chance to win their division and advance to the NFL FLAG Championships Presented by Toyota. The tournament will be staged June 6 at Kasch Park. In addition […]

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Rockstar Energy Open Debuts at Breckenridge Resort

The Rockstar Energy Open will present its first winter snowboard event at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, December 19–21, building on two successful summer skateboard competitions in Portland, Oregon. In launching the event, the oraganizers have announced 28 partners that will help deliver an immersive event of snowboard culture, competition, music and community. National partners […]

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U.S. Figure Skating Partners with Bombas

U.S. Figure Skating has reached a deal with Bombas to become an official supplier of the national governing body. Bombas is a sock and apparel brand with a mission to help those experiencing homelessness. For every item purchased, one item is donated to a network of over 4,000 partners around the United States and Canada. “At Bombas, we […]

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Sports Event Trends We’re Watching in 2026

At the end of every year, our editorial staff at SportsTravel likes to take a look back at the year past and a look ahead to the year to come. And this year, we’re joined by our newest addition, Paul Stevens, who became senior editor of SportsTravel in November after a career in the business-to- […]

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USA Judo Awards Spokane the 2026 Junior Olympic National Championships

USA Judo has awarded its 2026 Junior Olympic National Championships to Spokane, Washington, returning to the destination for the first time since the 2023 USA Judo Senior National Championships. The 2026 event is expected to attract 900 athletes, aged 5–20, for the competition, which will be staged at The Podium Powered by STCU, June 19–21. […]

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