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Mikaela Shiffrin prepares to start of the women's World Cup giant slalom race in Courchevel, France on December 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Giovanni Maria Pizzato)

USOPC announces 222-member Team for Beijing Olympic Games

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has formally announced the 222-member 2022 U.S. Olympic Team that will compete at the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing ahead of the Opening Ceremony will take place on February 4. Competition begins two days ahead of the Opening Ceremony and finishes on February 20. The 2022 U.S. Olympic […]

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U.S. Figure Skating Latest to Partner with TeachAids on Concussion Education

U.S. Figure Skating has announced a partnership with TeachAids, a nonprofit leader in producing award-winning global education innovation, joining nearly two dozen other national governing bodies. CrashCourse is a suite of interactive products focused on the prevention and treatment of concussions and related mental health issues, and is designed to educate athletes, parents and coaches […]

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How U.S. Ski & Snowboard Prepares for the Beijing Olympics: Sophie Goldschmidt on COVID Testing and Breaking Barriers

 Skiing and snowboarding have always been among the spotlight sports at the Olympic Winter Games and the 2022 Games in Beijing will be no different with Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim being among the biggest names for Team USA. But getting to Beijing and passing strict COVID protocols has been a hot topic in the Olympic […]

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Greenville Triumph has released renderings for a proposed soccer stadium as part of a broader mixed-use district in the South Carolina destination. Rendering via Greenville Triumph

USL Teams in Greenville, Lexington Unveil Stadium Renderings

Two USL League One clubs have released renderings for proposal stadiums to be built in their respective destinations as the league’s building boom continues. Greenville Triumph SC unveiled plans for a new 8,100-seat multi-purpose stadium to be constructed in the South Carolina destination in conjunction with the city of Mauldin and Greenville County. The proposed […]

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World Lacrosse Names Christy Cahill as Chief Brand and Communications Officer

World Lacrosse has hired Christy Cahill as its chief brand & communications officer, playing a leading role in the sport’s campaign for inclusion on the Olympic Program starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games. ​In her new role, Cahill will be charged with driving awareness and interest in the sport of lacrosse around the world […]

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The Basin Sports Complex Names Andy Cedillo as General Manager

Andy Cedillo has been named general manager of The Basin Sports Complex by the University of Texas Permian Basin, which hosts the community sports property in Odessa, Texas, that is managed by Sports Facilities Management. Cedillo’s background includes parks and recreation and events management as part of the city of Midland and their Parks and […]

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Women wearing face masks to help protect from COVID-19 walk against a decoration for the Winter Olympics Games as they visit Tiananmen Square in Beijing. With just over two weeks before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, residents of the Chinese capital say they're disappointed at not being able to attend events because of coronavirus restrictions that have seen parts of the city placed under lockdown. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Olympic Ban Disappoints Chinese Fans as Fears Over Omicron Continue

Given the zero tolerance for speaking out, there was expected resignation but acceptance among Chinese sports fans upon hearing this week’s decision that they, like the rest of the world, will be shut out of attending events at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. Organizers announced Monday that only selected spectators will be […]

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, right, delivers to Tampa Bay Rays' Michael Brosseau in an empty stadium during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 24, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Major League Baseball Rejects Rays’ Split-Season Plan Between Tampa Bay, Montreal

The proposed plan to split the Rays’ Major League Baseball seasons between Tampa Bay and Montreal has been rejected by MLB, the team announced on Thursday. The MLB Executive Council allowed the Rays in June 2019 to explore plans for a shared season with the team playing games in spring training in Tampa Bay, then […]

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