Author: Matt Traub

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Booking.com Named Official Online Travel Partner of NBA and WNBA

Booking.com, the NBA and WNBA have announced a multiyear partnership that makes Booking.com the official online travel partner of both leagues starting this weekend with the opening games of the WNBA season, followed by the 2025–2026 NBA season that starts in October. “We look forward to collaborating with Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital […]

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BPI Acquires Agado Communications

Bully Pulpit International has announced the acquisition of Agado Communications, a firm known for its work with clients including the National Women’s Soccer League, International Olympic Committee and International Cricket Council BPI has long been a partner to sports leaders including the NFL, NCAA, PGA Tour and Formula 1. Agado’s founder Mark Jones will join […]

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Butler, Northwestern Join 2025 Indy Classic

Butler and Northwestern will join the field at the fourth annual Indy Classic presented by Indiana Sports Corp, in conjunction with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Russ Potts Productions, Inc., joining the previously announced matchup of Purdue and Auburn. Auburn and Purdue face off for the fifth time, following last season’s meeting in Birmingham, Alabama, where […]

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Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson, right, takes on Minnesota's Gable Steveson during the 285-pound championship match at the NCAA wrestling championship in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Upcoming NCAA Championship Bid Cycle Detailed

The NCAA will host a symposium for potential championship host sites in September at the national office in Indianapolis. The Host Symposium will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time on September 15 in Indianapolis. More information will be forthcoming as the bid portal for the next NCAA championship bid cycle will open this […]

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Harley-Davidson, MotoGP Announce New Racing Series

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP will launch a new global racing championship featuring Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles. “This collaboration with Harley-Davidson is an exciting opportunity for both parties,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, chief executive officer of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports. “We offer a truly international platform for Harley-Davidson to expand their global reach and Harley-Davidson is perfectly placed […]

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FIS Announces Azerbaijan as Global Destination Partner

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation and the Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency have agreed to a partnership that positions the country as snow sports’ Global Destination Partner, the first time the international federation has appointed a global partner. Starting with the 2025–2026 and going through the 2029–2030 season, Azerbaijan will be a premium partner of the […]

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Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand poses with the gold medal of the women's sprint event at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Culver City to host New Zealand Olympic Team in 2028

Fans of New Zealand will have a spot in Los Angeles to root on for their athletes during the 2028 Olympic Summer Games as the New Zealand Olympic Committee is nearly a deal with Culver City to have the city serve as its home base. The Culver City Council website says the event will include […]

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The World Figure Skating Championships in Boston was the most high-profile event for the International Skating Union to use its customized LED boards to modernize the event presentation for the sport of figure skating. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

How the ISU has Modernized Figure Skating Events

A figure skating competition has plenty of personality on display as it stands. But at this year’s World Figure Skating Championship, even before performances began, the crowd at TD Garden got a peek inside the minds of competitors with messages on the video board ranging from “hometown Boston” to “We love burgers” and “Go Leafs […]

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