Author: Matt Traub

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Blast Signs Multi-Year Deal with Singapore Tourism Board

Blast has announced a multi-year partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board to host four arena esports events in Singapore over the coming years following the sellout of the Blast Premier World Final in 2024. “Blast has major global ambitions as a leader in esports and competitive entertainment and we are delighted to expand our partnership […]

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USA Weightlifting Warns Against Enhanced Games

USA Weightlifting has released a statement reiterating its opposition to the planned Enhanced Games in Las Vegas amid what the national governing body said Tuesday is awareness that staff for the new event “are actively recruiting weightlifters and have contacted USA Weightlifting-affiliated athletes.” “USA Weightlifting stands with the International Weightlifting Federation in strong opposition to […]

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Fans arrive before an NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

NFL Announces Global ‘NFL Experience’ Kickoff in 7 Cities

The NFL will offer seven “NFL Experience” events during the opening weekend of the season with gatherings in Manchester, U.K.; Berlin, Madrid, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Toronto and Brisbane. The announcement comes ahead of NFL International Games across Canada, Mexico, the U.K., Germany and Brazil and the league’s upcoming game expansion into Ireland, Spain […]

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2025–2026 Ice Climbing World Tour Calendar Announced

Longmont, Colorado, will host a World Cup event as part of the 2025–2026 World Ice Climbing season that will feature four global events plus a youth championships in Europe. Longmont will host the third of four events on the World Cup calendar from February 20–22, 2026, supported by the American Alpine Club and hosted by […]

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The FIFA World Cup Trophy is shown during the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand Launch at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

Host Cities Await News on 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw

As anticipation started to build with the one-year countdown in June and continuing this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is something that nobody has been able to do just yet — promote the teams that will be playing in group stage matches, because the draw has not been made. That has left […]

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CIAA Adds Naiya Dalce to League Offices

Naiya Dalce has been named the CIAA’s coordinator for championships, compliance and governance to support championships operations, compliance protocols and governance initiatives. Dalce’s background includes internships with Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Rise HBCU and the USPTO Clinic, as well as event planning experience with the Durham Sports Commission. She recently was part of the NFL HBCU […]

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Youth soccer players join New York Mayor Eric Adams on stage during a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city selection watch party at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 2022. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

For FIFA World Cup Host Cities, Legacy a Key Focus

When the FIFA World Cup was last in the United States in 1994, its lasting legacy was the formation of Major League Soccer, which has grown to 30 teams around the U.S. and Canada. Next summer’s return of the World Cup to North America has led to an evaluation and in some cases a fresh […]

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Greater Fort Lauderdale is Where Champions Come to Play

Looking to host a tournament that brings action and atmosphere? Plan your next event in Greater Fort Lauderdale, where the energy never stops. With 24 miles of beaches, 300 miles of waterways and sunshine on deck, this is where serious sports meet serious scenery. Our venues are tournament-ready — built for basketball, soccer, swimming, cheer […]

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Video: Your Next Winning Destination Awaits

Somerset County, N.J., is where competition meets convenience. With premier venues like Iron Peak Sports & Events—featuring indoor and outdoor turf fields, courts, event space, and more—it’s built for tournaments, training, and team bonding. Off the field, athletes and families can unwind in downtowns, explore scenic parks and gardens, or enjoy kid-friendly attractions and local […]

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