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SportsTravel Podcast: Andrew Kurka Defines True Grit

Andrew Kurka lives by a simple motto: “Work hard, have grit, and don’t quit.” That spirit has served him well for years, from his days growing up in Alaska, through the devastating injury that rendered him unable to walk, and ultimately to multiple medals at the Paralympic Games. In Italy last winter, he won a […]

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Jeremy Bloom became X Games CEO in December 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Q&A: X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom

In December 2024, Jeremy Bloom was named CEO of the X Games. It was a return to the action sports world for Bloom, now 44, who had been a U.S. Olympian in skiing and starred in college football at Colorado. Bloom never got the chance to compete in X Games as an athlete, but now […]

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The X Games held its first League Championship at the Caesars Superdome in late July. (Photo by Ted Keith)

How X Games Flipped the Script

An 11-year-old girl stood poised on her skateboard on top of a ramp inside a cavernous venue known for hosting Super Bowls and Final Fours, one member of a mixed-gender team representing a single city at a season-ending championship event. Then she dropped in, made history, won a gold medal, and helped further the evolution […]

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The Jackalope Block Party took place in early May in downtown Ventura; its Montreal event will take place in September. (Courtesy of Micah Desforges)

Jackalope Remaining in Montreal, Adds Bob Burnquist in Key Role

The Jackalope festival announced earlier this month that it would remain in Montreal for the next three years, starting with the 2026 edition from September 11—13 at the Jacques-Cartier Pier in the Old Port of Montreal. The announcement was made possible by the granting of three-year funding to the Action Sports Association, the organization responsible […]

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The Durham (N.C.) Sports Commission has announced a series of moves to its Board of Directors.
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Durham Sports Commission Announces New Board Moves

Ryan Craig is the new Chair-Elect of the Durham Sports Commission, the organization announced earlier this month. In addition, Ray Trapp was elected Secretary/Treasurer and Mike Morrell was added to the organization’s Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term. Craig, a Health and Welfare Consultant with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., succeeds Angelique Stallings and […]

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The Colts have been regulars for almost a decade at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NFL Training Camp: Where All 32 Teams Will Prepare for the 20206 Season

The NFL is back. By Tuesday, about a week after players began arriving, all 32 of the league’s teams will have fully opened training camp for both rookies and veterans. (Two teams — the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers — officially started training camp last week because they will play in the Hall of Fame […]

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Hiram Bithorn Stadium (Courtesy Discover Puerto Rico)

Puerto Rico Destination Guide

Why Puerto Rico? An exceptional destination for sports teams and event organizers, Puerto Rico combines world-class venues, year-round warm weather and easy accessibility from major U.S. cities. The island provides modern infrastructure, diverse accommodations and unique cultural experiences that enhance every event. From international tournaments and training camps to corporate competitions and large-scale sporting events, […]

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The men's tournament last expanded in 2001. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Wichita to Host Opening Round Games for Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament

March Madness is coming to Wichita. The NCAA announced last week that the expanded Opening Round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament for both 2027 and 2028 will be held in Wichita, Kansas, at INTRUST Bank Arena. Next year’s tournament will be the first of the 76-team field, up from 68 teams, and Wichita will […]

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The Atlanta Stadium before England vs. DR Congo (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

World Cup Latest Chance for Atlanta to Stake Claim as Championship City, USA

Four years ago this summer, a clock was installed in the lobby of the Atlanta Sports Council’s headquarters at 191 Peachtree Tower, a 50-story skyscraper in the heart of the city. It was not meant to tell what time it was, but rather to countdown to a time certain: the start of the FIFA World […]

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Jason Siegel marks his 10th anniversary as President and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission this month. (Courtesy GO Sports!)

Q&A: Jason Siegel, CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission

The opening ceremony for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games are two years away, but the Olympic experience will not be confined just to Los Angeles. Oklahoma City will be hosting multiple events during the Games themselves, cities (including Louisville for USA Gymnastics) across the U.S. will host Olympic Trials in the run-up to the Games […]

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