Author: Paul Stevens

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ANOC has marked one year to go until the XXVIII General Assembly in Hong Kong, China (Credit: ANOC)

ANOC Marks One Year to XXVIII General Assembly in Hong Kong

The Association of National Olympic Committees and members of the local organising committee have marked one year to go until the XXVIII ANOC General Assembly in Hong Kong, China, when the NOC network and international sports leaders will converge on the city. The General Assembly will bring together the Olympic movement for three days of […]

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Atlanta, Georgia (Credit: Brand USA)

Brand USA Launches Trip Planning Hub for World Cup Travellers

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer, Brand USA has announced the launch of America the Beautiful Game, a new trip planning hub designed to guide football fans as they explore the United States before, during and after the tournament. According to Brand USA, the hub, now live at AmericaTheBeautiful.com/Football, is a resource […]

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The NHL Heritage Classic will return to Winnipeg in October 2026 (Credit: NHL)

Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic to Return to Winnipeg in 2026

The NHL has announced that the Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic will return to Winnipeg in October 2026, with the Winnipeg Jets due to face off outdoors against the Montreal Canadiens. The match at the Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, has been […]

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The Trionda - the 2026 FIFA World Cup official match ball (Photo by Marcio Machado/FIFA)

2026 FIFA World Cup Groups and Match Schedule Confirmed

The groups and the match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States have been announced in Washington, D.C. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams, including 12 groups of four national teams, and a new round-of-32, before a world champion is decided. The final draw […]

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Women’s Euro 2029 Host Soccer
Germany will host UEFA Women's Euro 2029 (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)

Germany to Host UEFA Women’s Euro 2029

Germany has been selected as the host nation for UEFA Women’s EURO 2029. The decision was made at a meeting on December 3 and announced by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin at a special ceremony shortly afterwards. The bid by the German Football Association (DFB) beat off competition from its counterpart in Poland, as well as […]

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The Men's FIFA World Cup trophy (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)

What to Expect from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw

The Final Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place on December 5 and it promises to be a glitzy and milestone occasion for a number of reasons. For the first time, the Men’s FIFA World Cup will be staged in three different countries in the summer of 2026, in Canada, Mexico and the […]

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The draw for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup draw has been made (Credit: Rugby World Cup Limited]

Draw Made for Milestone Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027

The draw for the pool stages of the eleventh edition of the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2027 in Australia has taken place in Sydney. It was conducted by World Rugby Chair and former Australia international, Brett Robinson, two-time Rugby World Cup winner and former All Black, Dan Carter, former Wallabies captain and the most-capped […]

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Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Ahmedabad to Host Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030

Ahmedabad has been confirmed as the host city for the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030. The western city in India was recommended over a rival bid by Abuja in Nigeria by an evaluation panel last month. The decision was formally ratified by the 74 Commonwealth nations and territories at a 2025 general […]

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AMMA President Gordon Tang (Credit: AMMA)

FIMMA Launches to Unify MMA and Secure Place in Olympic Games

The Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association has launched the Federation of International Mixed Martial Arts, a new international mixed-martial arts federation, to unify the sport under clear global governance and secure its eventual place in the Olympic Games. FIMMA’s launch is in response to calls from athletes and national federations for a new world governing […]

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The EOC flag (Credit: European Olympic Committees)

EOC Signs Host Country Agreement with Türkiye for 2027 European Games

The European Olympic Committees and the Ministry and Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye have formally signed the host country agreement for the 2027 European Games in Istanbul. Ahead of the fourth edition of the European Games in 2027, the agreement builds on the host city contract, which was signed earlier this year. […]

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