Author: Ted Keith

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The National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota, boasts 54 full-size soccer fields, among other amenities. (Courtesy Twin Cities Gateway)

Twin Cities Gateway Area: Close to the Action, Far From the Noise

Just north of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul lies the Twin Cities Gateway — a stretch of 11 vibrant communities where the heartbeat of Minnesota’s sports culture echoes year-round. It’s more than just a collection of fields and rinks; it’s a living, breathing hub of competition, camaraderie, and community that is the premier destination in the […]

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Team USA star Oksana Masters is the most decorated athlete in Winter Paralympic Games history. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

U.S. Para Nordic Ski Team Added to U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Coming off a dominant performance at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the U.S. Para Nordic Ski Team has a new home with U.S. Ski & Snowboard. The U.S. Para Nordic Ski Team, which has been managed by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee since 2014, will be integrated into U.S. Ski & Snowboard and […]

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Peter Roby is taking over for Amanda Kraus, who announced last month that she was stepping down. (Courtesy USRowing)

Peter Roby Appointed Interim CEO of USRowing

Peter Roby has been appointed interim CEO of USRowing, the sport’s national governing body, by the organization’s board of directors. He will take over immediately while Elevate Talent continues its search for a permanent CEO to lead USRowing. Roby spent 10 years as the athletic director at Northeastern University before retiring after the 2017-18 school […]

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The JW Marriott Hotel has become the home of the world's biggest NCAA tournament bracket. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

An Indianapolis Hotel Tells The Story of the Men’s NCAA Tournament

Looming 34 stories above downtown Indianapolis and featuring a curved structure and gleaming glass exterior, the JW Marriott Hotel would be hard to miss at any time of year. This, however, is no ordinary time of year, especially in the hoops-crazy Hoosier State. The men’s NCAA tournament concluded last night with Michigan defeating Connecticut in […]

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Team captains EJ Tackett and Jason Belmonte highlight the event, which marks PBA's debut on CBS. (Courtesy of PBA)
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PBA’s ‘USA vs. the World’ Event Another Step In Bowling’s Evolution

When he took over as CEO of the Professional Bowlers Association earlier this year, Peter Murray spoke about the appeal of having an opportunity to “reimagine a sport and grow it globally.” Another step in doing just that arrives this weekend with the sixth annual “USA vs. the World,” the PBA’s Ryder Cup-style competition featuring […]

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Rachel Rogers Named Sports ETA’s Woman of the Year

Rachel Rogers is Sports ETA’s 2026 Woman of the Year. Rogers, the vice president of sports sales & engagement for Cobb Travel & Tourism and the Cobb Sports Alliance, was honored Thursday during the Sports ETA Women’s Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. The award recognizes a female leader who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable […]

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Demp Bradford Joins Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge

Demp Bradford has joined Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge as vice president of sports and sales. He has previously worked as vice president and COO of the Greensboro Sports Foundation and the President of the Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission and has successfully recruited and executed NCAA championships, conference tournaments and international events. “We’re excited to […]

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IOC President Kirsty Coventry (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

IOC Policy Bans Transgender Athletes From Women’s Events

Only biological females will be eligible for any female category event at the Olympic Games, according to an announcement Thursday from the International Olympic Committee after the IOC’s executive board approved the policy. The decision will apply to the LA28 Olympic Games and is not retroactive, nor does it apply to grassroots or recreational sports. […]

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Ben McCollum spent 15 seasons coaching in Division II before taking over a D-I program at Drake in 2024. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

NCAA Tournament Coaches Not Worried About Travel or Logistics

Before the start of March Madness, the NCAA issued a travel warning to all Division I athletic directors and head coaches for men’s and women’s basketball, attempting to get ahead of any potential travel issues brought on by a shortage of charter planes and other challenges. Now that both fields have been whittled to 16 […]

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The event will be held from June 91-21. (Photo by Anna Carrington)

USA Pickleball to Hold First Wheelchair National Championships in Colorado

The inaugural USA Pickleball Wheelchair National Championships will take place June 19-21, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and be hosted by Peak Pickleball. The announcement was made by USA Pickleball, the sport’s governing body, and the event will be dedicated exclusively to wheelchair athletes. It will feature competitions in singles, doubles and hybrid doubles and […]

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