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The United Football League announced today that three new franchises will debut in the spring of 2026 when the league kicks off its third season. The new teams are the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings, and Orlando Storm. The Aviators will play at Historic Crew Stadium, former home of the Columbus Crew of the MLS; the […]
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The International Women’s Baseball Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on October 6 to officially commence the restoration of historic Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park. The milestone event introduced IWBC’s Phase One construction schedule as IWBC continues to progress toward completing its six-acre global campus in south Rockford, Illinois. Alongside many project partners, the business […]
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The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Walt Disney World Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Management have announced the return of the MAAC Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships to Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in 2026. The MAAC will unveil a new championship format, separating the men’s and women’s championships for the first […]
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Visit Savannah and the Savannah Sports Council have announced the hiring of Karissa Pendleton as the new sports sales director. Pendleton will focus on bringing new sporting events to the Georgia destination, increasing hotel bookings tied to sports tourism and researching and strategizing conference and trade show opportunities to introduce sports event organizers to the […]
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In recent years, Fort Wayne has emerged as a powerhouse when it comes to hosting sporting events and punching above its weight. The Indiana destination has welcomed college basketball championship events, USA Curling, fencing, USA Wrestling, wheelchair basketball and more. Now Fort Wayne is about to make history when it becomes the first city in […]
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USA Cycling has announced the launch of its 2025–2028 strategic plan designed to guide the future of American cycling as the organization builds toward the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. “This strategic plan reflects the collective voice of our members, officials, race directors, coaches, staff and national team athletes. Bringing these perspectives together marks […]
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USA Cricket has announced it has voluntarily filed for financial reorganization under Chapter 11, Subchapter V of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. USA Cricket CEO Johnathan Atkeison, who joined the organization in 2024 after previously contributing to a reorganization of USA Rugby, emphasized that this action is designed to reorganize financially and give the organization time […]
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The Sports Events and Tourism Association has announced a new corporate partnership with Tanger, a leading owner and operator of open–air outlet and lifestyle shopping destinations. Through this partnership, Tanger will serve as the presenting sponsor of Sports ETA’s Student Enrichment Program, a philanthropic initiative designed to support the next generation of sports tourism professionals […]
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Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge has announced the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships in Roanoke, Virginia, generated $2.6 million in direct visitor spending. Over 1,200 athletes from 44 states raced at Carvins Cove, Elmwood Park and Explore Park from July 14–20, 2025, attracting approximately 15,000 spectators. With over 2,300 event registrations, many athletes […]
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The Professional Disc Golf Association has announced Lake County, Florida, as the host for the 2026 Tim Selinske United States Masters Disc Golf Championships. The event will feature over 400 athletes from across the nation competing in a four–day tournament across five premier disc golf courses. “Hosting this event is a testament to the collaboration […]
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