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A Diamond League event at the London Stadium (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

London Rivals Rome, Munich, Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Athletic Ventures, the joint venture between UK Athletics, London Marathon Events and The Great Run Company, has announced that it has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in London, England. The venture successfully reached an agreement with English Football League Championship club West Ham United that would allow it to […]

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EA Sports has been acquired by PIF and two other investment firms (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Closes $55 Billion Acquisition of EA

Electronic Arts Inc has announced the closure of its acquisition by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners for a reported $55 billion. It follows an initial agreement to purchase the digital entertainment company, which was announced in September 2025, and the formal approval of the deal by EA stockholders in December […]

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Cleveland, Ohio's WNBA expansion franchise name and identity have been unveiled (Credit: Cleveland Sirens)

Cleveland, Ohio, WNBA Franchise Brand Identity Unveiled

The name and brand identity for Cleveland, Ohio’s WNBA expansion franchise has been unveiled as the Cleveland Sirens. Owned and operated by Rock Entertainment Group and Chairman Dan Gilbert, the Cleveland Sirens will begin play as the WNBA’s 16th franchise at Rocket Arena in the 2028 season. Gilbert has paid a $250 million expansion fee […]

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Prisma Health Performance Center renderings by McMillan Pazdan Smith (Credit: Prisma Health Performance Center / City of Greer)

Greer, South Carolina, Reveals Naming Rights Sponsor for New Sports Venue

The city of Greer, South Carolina, and Prisma Health have announced a 10-year, $3 million naming rights partnership for the city’s new sports and events center. The 200,000 square-foot facility will be called the Prisma Health Performance Center, reflecting a shared commitment to drive community wellness, recreation and economic development in Greer. Currently under construction, […]

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UEFA Euro 2032 will be co-hosted by Italy and Turkiye (Credit: FIGC / UEFA)

Italian Football Federation Confirms Potential UEFA Euro 2032 Host Cities

The Italian Football Federation has confirmed that it has received submissions from 13 cities with 16 stadiums that could be potential host cities and stadiums for UEFA Euro 2032, which will be jointly hosted by Italy and Türkiye. Interested venues had to submit the relevant documentation to the FIGC to verify their compliance with the […]

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Allstate Announces LA28 and Team USA Partnerships

Insurance company Allstate has been confirmed as a founding partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, as well as the official home and auto insurance partner of Team USA. It builds on Allstate’s longstanding support of student athletes through university and conference partnerships, scholarships and programs to recognize their leadership and community impact. […]

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The teams emerging for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final (Credit: Robin Clifford)

An International Fan’s World Cup Final Experience: An “Extraordinary” End to the Tournament

When the FIFA World Cup reached its conclusion last month, it went down as a tournament that delivered record numbers of goals and unprecedented attendance. It also served as a milestone for the competition, with three host nations and 48 competing national teams for the first time. However, it was also a World Cup that […]

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Perfect Game and DICK'S Sporting Goods have expanded their partnership

Perfect Game and DICK’S Sporting Goods Expand Partnership

Youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service Perfect Game has renewed and expanded its longstanding partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods. As part of the expanded agreement, the East Cobb Complex in Georgia will officially be renamed DICK’S Sporting Goods Park at East Cobb. It comes ahead of the Perfect Game 11U and 12U Select […]

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Peoria Civic Center Names Beau Sutherland as General Manager

The Peoria Civic Center Authority and Legends Global have announced the appointment of Beau Sutherland as general manager of the Peoria Civic Center. Opened in 1982, Peoria Civic Center is an entertainment complex in downtown Peoria, Illinois, which holds an arena, theater, exhibit hall and meeting rooms. Its sports and esports portfolio includes Bradley Braves […]

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Analysis: Why Selling Stakes Would Be Disastrous for FIFA — and Gianni Infantino

When British newspaper The Times reported on July 28 that FIFA was exploring a new structure that would allow it to sell stakes in its prime assets (including media contracts, sponsorships, events) to private investors, few could have imagined the seismic repercussions it would have across the global soccer landscape. The news led to a swift […]

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