Author: Ted Keith

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

NCAA Warns Schools of Potential Travel Problems for March Madness

With less than two weeks to go until Selection Sunday, the NCAA has issued a letter to all Division I athletic directors as well as all DI men’s and women’s head basketball coaches warning of the potential for difficulties getting to various tournament sites in the early stages of March Madness. In the letter, sent […]

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Daniil Medvedev won the men's singles event at the Dubai Tennis Championships and is trying to get out of the city. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, file)

Sports Travel Impacted By War In Middle East

Sports travel is feeling the fallout as the war in the Middle East expands. Qatar suspended all soccer games until further notice, which could impact a scheduled friendly on March 31 between Argentina and Qatar. Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, is also supposed to play Spain four days earlier in Qatar in Finalissima, a […]

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Victory Starts in Virginia Beach

Where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach sets a championship-caliber stage for sports events of all kinds. From the world-class Virginia Beach Sports Center and Virginia Beach Convention Center to premium fields and facilities, venues offer ease and flexibility. For the ultimate backdrop, the Oceanfront provides miles of sand and waves for […]

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Wicomico County: Champions Play Here

Wicomico County is home to championship facilities and a team of professional sports marketers experienced in hosting national and regional events. Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay — within two-and-a-half hours of Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia — Wicomico County is a picture-perfect place to enjoy while off the field. Indoor Spaces From […]

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Panama City Beach has sunshine 320 days per year and an average annual temperature of 74 degrees. (Courtesy PCB)

Panama City Beach: A Top Spot for Tournaments, Teams and Beach Getaways

With 27 miles of sugar-white sands, turquoise waters and top-tier sports facilities, Panama City Beach, Florida, is the ultimate destination for teams and athletes looking to compete and create unforgettable memories. Recognized by international sporting event planners as a top destination for everything from baseball tournaments to swim meets, Panama City Beach offers 320 days […]

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La Quinta Inns & Suites is one of the properties owned by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. (Courtesy Wyndham)
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Enhancing Direct Booking Platform

Brian Krail has seen plenty of pain points in booking hotel rooms for youth sports events, and not just because he’s worked at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for almost two decades. With a 13-year-old son on the travel baseball circuit, he’s experienced what so many parents and coaches have — a tedious, sometimes complicated and […]

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Rockford will host group stage games this July before becoming just the second U.S. city to host the Finals next year. (Courtesy IWBC)

Rockford, Illinois, Chosen to Host 2027 Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals

The International Women’s Baseball Center in Rockford, Illinois, has been chosen to host the World Baseball Softball Confederation‘s Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals in the summer of 2027. GoRockford is the U.S. presenting sponsor of the event, which will take place from July 19–25, 2027,  at Rivets Stadium in neighboring Loves Park, Illinois. The Women’s […]

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Jack Hughes (right) scored the golden goal to give Team USA a 2-1 win over nemesis Canada. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

U.S. Medalist Tracker: Men’s Hockey Brings Home Gold

The United States entered the 2026 Olympic Winter Games favored to reach the gold medal game against Canada — and that’s exactly how the tournament played out. On Sunday morning — 46 years to the day after the Miracle On Ice team of 1980 won gold — Team USA won gold for the first time […]

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United States' Breezy Johnson, center, gold medal in an alpine ski women's downhill race, celebrates on the podium with silver medalist Germany's Emma Aicher, left, and bronze medalist Italy's Sofia Goggia, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

U.S. Olympic Medalist Tracker: Their Road to Glory

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games are taking place in Italy, thousands of miles away from the hometowns of the Team USA athletes who have journeyed there in search of fulfilling a dream. Of course, some members of the United States’ contingent have had a longer road than others to get to the pinnacle of their […]

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