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Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the trophy presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, as The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani looks on after the World Cup final soccer between Argentina and France in 2022. Qatar is bidding to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games on the heels of its hosting the World Cup. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Emir of Qatar Promotes 2036 Olympic Bid During United Nations Address

The United Nations General Assembly in New York City is usually but not always a staid affair full of speeches that focus on politics, the environment, the state of affairs of the world — but seldom is sports as openly discussed as this year by the Emir of Qatar, giving a hint to what could […]

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Texas fans cheer during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Dallas. Texas won 34-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
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The 2025 Ultimate College Football Road Trip

There are 136 FBS football teams and this year, there are almost as many incredible games. College football is nothing if not pageantry. With tailgating scenes that go on for hours before — and sometimes after — games, there may be no scene like it in sports This year, SportsTravel has built the ultimate weekend […]

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Video: Omaha Plays to Win

Omaha gives your event the winning edge with standout venues, game-changing new complexes and a supportive teammate in Visit Omaha. Here, athletes shine and organizers triumph — but don’t just take our word for it. USA Wrestling calls hosting in Omaha “as close to a sure thing success as it gets,” pointing to the walkable […]

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Bring Premier Sporting Events to Life in DuPage

 From championship golf courses to collegiate athletic complexes, the DuPage Sports Commission (DSC) brings premier sporting events to life all year long. DSC partners with over a dozen National Governing Bodies like USA Water Polo, USA Archery, USA Powerlifting, USA Cycling, and USA Swimming, while also championing emerging sports such as pickleball and esports. Whether it’s hosting […]

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USOPC Bullish on Chances of Success at 2026 Winter Olympics

Even with all of the attention that has been  focused on the two upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games hosted in the United States over the next decade, there was the reminder during this week’s USOPC Assembly in Salt Lake City that its athletes will be competing in Italy in the 2026 Winter Games in less […]

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Manny Guerra, a sled hockey player, discusses his remembrances as a player from the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City during a meeting of the SLC2034 steering committee as part of the USOPC Assembly on Wednesday. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

International Events Emphasized in Leadup to 2034 Winter Olympics

In the coming months, the Salt Lake and Park City regions will host both the International Skating Union and International Luge Federation — part of a buildup of international events and federations putting ever-deepening roots in the home of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. A SLC 2034 steering committee meeting noted one of […]

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Members from multiple U.S. national teams including USA Bobsled and Skeleton, US Ski and Snowboard plus US Speedskating joined together in Park City to preview the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Italy. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

New Venues Bring Opportunities for 2026 U.S. Winter Olympians

With International Olympic Committee praising the completed new sliding venue for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, one of the longest-running sagas surrounding the event in Italy appears to be finished. “This might be one of the last tracks ever built for bobsled and skeleton and luge,” said U.S. bobsledder Josh Williamson during a […]

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ICC Suspends USA Cricket’s Membership

The International Cricket Council has suspended USA Cricket with immediate effect as a member, however it will not impact the national team’s participation in the T20 World Cup starting in February in India and Sri Lanka or the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. The ICC cited “repeated and continued breaches of its obligations […]

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New York State: A Regional Guide

With 11 geographically distinct regions, New York State’s world-class tourism industry welcomes all types of visitors (some 306.3 million in 2023) to enjoy the beauty and wonder of  the incredibly diverse state. Here, planners and attendees alike can enjoy an array of innovative venues and dynamic settings for respite and recreation, from awe-inspiring city lights to high mountain peaks, sandy beaches to scenic lakes, thundering falls to bustling main streets.

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The United States beat Samoa in Denver earlier this month to qualify for the 2027 World Rugby World Cup in Australia. Photo by Jason Gewirtz/SportsTravel

World Rugby, USA Rugby Continue Countdown to Future World Cups

When the Pacific Nations Cup came to Salt Lake City on Saturday for its final weekend of competition, one team was absent: The United States. Its absence was noted with excitement. Because with a 29-13 victory over Samoa in Denver earlier in the tournament, the U.S. clinched a berth in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, […]

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