Author: Matt Traub

Super Bowl Security
Security guards man an area near Bourbon Street as people wait in line to get into an Oyster bar on Wednesday night in New Orleans, which hosts the Super Bowl on Sunday evening. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel
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After Tragedy, New Orleans Hosts A Safe Super Bowl Party

NEW ORLEANS — It is 10 p.m. Wednesday night on Bourbon Street, a place where excess is not just tolerated but encouraged, and the nightly party in the streets is starting to begin. People of all ages (over 21 of course) and backgrounds walk up and down the legendary street, drinking and carousing while DJs […]

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Cortina Sliding Track
Construction work is underway on the sliding track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, that is scheduled to host events during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Photo by The Associated Press

Counting Down to Milan-Cortina: Top Olympic Issues in 2025 And Beyond

One year from today, the international sports world will descend upon the San Siro in Milan for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. In the next 365 days, the International Olympic Committee will undergo a generational amount of movement with new leadership ahead of Italy and face a host of substantial issues […]

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International Press Conference
(Left to right) Kevin Demoff, President, LA Rams, Peter O'Reilly, EVP International, Major Events and Club Business at the NFL, Steve Dimopoulos, Victoria's Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, and Charlotte Offord, General Manager, NFL Australia & New Zealand, pose for a photo after announcing the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game on Wednesday at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. (Doug Benc/AP Content Services for the NFL)

Melbourne to host NFL Game in 2026

NEW ORLEANS — NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business and League Events Peter O’Reilly confirmed the league will be heading to Melbourne as its next international expansion with the Los Angeles Rams as the designated home team for a game in 2026 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Melbourne Herald Sun reported on Sunday the […]

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High School Girls Flag Football Showcase
Team AFC and Team NFC play during the NFL High School Girls Flag Football Showcase on February 2, 2025 in Orlando, Fla. The NFL is leaning heavily into promoting girls and women's flag football, including the idea of a pro league. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Content Services for the NFL)

Flag Football’s Rise Among Girls and Women Boosts NFL, USA Football

NEW ORLEANS — The NFL’s increased emphasis on flag football was on full display with multiple events over the week to showcase the league’s years-long push into the sport, especially on the girls and women’s front. Flag football debuts on the Olympic program in 2028 in Los Angeles and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday […]

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Elevate Your Game in Oneida County

Oneida County, nestled in the heart of Central New York, has emerged as a premier destination for sports events, tournaments, and recreational activities. With state-of-the-art facilities, vibrant local culture, and a central location, the region is perfectly equipped to host athletes, teams, and sports enthusiasts from across the country. At the forefront of Oneida County’s […]

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IOC 2028 Youth Games
IOC President Thomas Bach announces the Host of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028. Photograph: IOC/Greg Martin

Dolomiti Valtellina to Host 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games; Paraguay Bids for 2030 Youth Olympics

The Italian Alps will host the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee announced last week. The Games will be held in Northern Valtellina, Trentino and Cortina. Seven of the 11 proposed venues for the Youth Olympics will also be used in the 2026 Winter Games. “The election of Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 is […]

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Soccers New Hotbed
The crowd cheers as Atlanta United scores against Toronto FC in an MLS match in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Paul Newberry)

Atlanta Marks 500 Days Until 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta Host Committee commemorated 500 days until the FIFA World Cup 26 comes to Atlanta on Friday, announcing two milestones that it will have later this year. The first match set to take place at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) will be June 15, 2026. Atlanta will host eight matches, including […]

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Aircraft Down Figure Skaters
Photographs of aircraft crash victims from The Skating Club of Boston rink are displayed rink side on Thursday in Norwood, Massachusetts. From left is skater Jinna Han, skater Spencer Lane and coaches Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

U.S. Figure Skaters Were Aboard Plane That Crashed Near Washington D.C.

Six members from the Skating Club of Boston and 14 members of the figure skating community overall from U.S. Figure Skating and internationally were killed when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night and crashed into the Potomac River. Skating Club of Boston CEO Doug Zeghibe said Thursday that skaters Jinna […]

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Cardinals 49ers Football
Fans watch kickoff at Levi's Stadium as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

San Francisco 49ers, NetApp Partner on Levi’s Stadium Fan Experience

The San Francisco 49ers have announced a multi-year partnership with NetApp, a data infrastructure company, to become a founding level partner for the NFL franchise. The brands will partner on silo-free data infrastructure to support 49ers business operations throughout the organization, starting with the reimagination of the fan experience at Levi’s Stadium. “When Levi’s Stadium […]

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