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Wrexham Kop Stand
This Populous rendering shows the vision for the new, permanent Kop Stand at STōK Cae Ras stadium.

Wrexham Unveils Plans for New Kop Stand at STōK Cae Ras Stadium

Wrexham AFC has unveiled plans for a permanent 5,500-seat Kop Stand at the club’s STōK Cae Ras stadium, including a provision for a safe standing area. The new Kop Stand would be designed with a roof to amplify sound from the spectators towards the pitch. The new stand would allow the STōK Cae Ras Stadium […]

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Justin Romero

Justin Romero Named Executive Director of USOP National Pickleball Center

Pickleball 4 America, owner of the US Open Pickleball Championships, has hired Justin Romero as the executive director of its renamed USOP National Pickleball Center in Naples, Florida. Romero, a former college tennis player and professional pickleball player, will oversee all aspects of the USOP NPC’s operations including membership, instruction and the USOP Pro Shop […]

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Contiki

Travel Brand Contiki Launching Run Club Tours

Contiki, a travel brand for 18-to-35-year-olds, is launching Run Club travel for young travelers who enjoy fitness to explore Europe while connecting with like-minded runners. Contiki’s Run Club features two itineraries: European Highlights and European Whirl Plus. These trips combine cultural hotspots and guides with a variety of runs along sites such as the Eiffel […]

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Steel City Freeze

SportsPittsburgh to Host Two Major Youth Volleyball Tournaments

SportsPittsburgh will again host the Steel City Freeze volleyball tournaments, starting tomorrow and bringing two consecutive weekends of youth competition to the region. February 1–2 will feature the Steel City Freeze Girls Volleyball Tournament at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, a 10-year staple in the Pittsburgh  sports community. The following weekend, February 8–9, the […]

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Pickleball Grow the Game

USA Pickleball Serves Announces “Grow the Game” Grant Winners

USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball, has announced 51 awardees of its inaugural “Grow the Game” grant program to provide equipment and resources to community organizations and schools across the nation. Organizations located in 27 states have been selected to receive grants from USA Pickleball Serves, with awardees including five colleges and […]

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2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup

Sydney to Host 2027 Rugby World Cup Final

Sydney’s 83,000-seat Olympic Stadium will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final, World Rugby and the local organizing committee announced on Thursday. Sydney will also host five pool matches, two round-of-16 matches, two quarterfinals, both semifinals and the bronze match in addition to the tournament finale. World Rugby also announced six other host cities for […]

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Denver NWSL

National Women’s Soccer League Awards 16th Franchise to Denver

The National Women’s Soccer League has awarded Denver the league’s 16th franchise to begin play in the 2026 season. The Denver franchise is finalizing plans for a purpose-built stadium and a dedicated performance facility for female athletes. It becomes the first women’s professional sports team in a major national league to call the Mile High […]

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UFL

United Football League Puts Headquarters in Arlington

Arlington, Texas, will become the year-round football operations home for the United Football League, which kicks off its second season in late March. The UFL is the merger of the XFL and relaunched USFL, two previous spring professional football leagues. The headquarters will encompass multiple facilities in central Arlington, which will serve as the football […]

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USRowing

USRowing Executive Director Rich Cacioppo Moves to New Role

USRowing Executive Director Rich Cacioppo will transition to a strategic advisory role for the organization over the coming months to support USRowing’s plans for coastal and indoors disciplines, high performance and grassroots facilities and the sport’s future. Cacioppo joined USRowing in January 2022 to lead efforts across membership, competition, learning and development and safeguarding. His […]

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