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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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El Salvador will host the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in 2026 and 2027 (Credit: FIBA)

El Salvador to Welcome FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup in 2026 and 2027

FIBA has announced that El Salvador will host the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup in 2026 and 2027, continuing the growth of 3×3 basketball in the region. Organized by the Federación Salvadoreña de Baloncesto, or FESABAL, the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup will take place from November 5—8, 2026, featuring the top men’s and women’s national teams from across […]

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Blue Jays fans can't get a videoboard proposal at Rogers Centre, but it can be done at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, as this fan did, for $115. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

An Expensive Proposition: What it Costs to Pop the Big Question at a Game

Ahead of Valentine’s Day on Saturday, Sportsbook Review has analyzed sporting venues across MLB, the NBA, NFL and NHL to find which ones are the most affordable when it comes to making a marriage proposal on a videoboard. For starters, not every venue makes such magical moments possible. MLB has 21 stadiums that permit proposals, […]

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The logo pays homage to Columbus's status as "Arch City." (Courtesy Greater Columbus Sports Commission)

2027 Women’s Final Four Logo Honors Columbus, Ohio

The 2027 Women’s Final Four logo has been unveiled, featuring nods to the host city of Columbus, Ohio, and designed by Section 127. The logo has black and chrome features and utilizes blue and yellow in homage to the Columbus flag, while the arch at the top references the town’s recognition as “Arch City.” “We […]

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The MAAC was founded in 1980 and now has 13 member schools. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

MAAC Extends Deal With Atlantic City For Basketball Tournaments

Atlantic City will host the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournament from 2027-2031, which will keep the event in the city where it has been held since 2021. The conference conducted a year-long process to evaluate a variety of options, including hosting events on campus, at a neutral site or a hybrid, […]

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New Sports Venues to Watch in 2026

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect new information. This will be a bumper year for global sports events, with both the Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina and the FIFA World Cup in North America this summer. That will put a spotlight not just on athletes but on new and renovated venues, from […]

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Trionda ball (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

A-Z: The SportsTravel Alphabet of 2026 Sports Events

It’s finally here. Six years after winning the right to host the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup, the tournament will finally kick off this summer across North America. While that event’s return to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years will be the signature domestic sporting event of 2026, there’s plenty more on […]

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The NBA’s European Charm Offensive

Basketball belongs to the world. More than three decades have passed since the U.S. Olympic “Dream Team” in 1992 turbocharged the sport’s global growth, and basketball now has the second highest participation in the world. Each of the past seven NBA MVP winners was born outside the United States, international tournaments are more competitive than […]

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The NBA London Game 2026 at the O2 Arena (Credit: Paul Stevens)

Euro Step: Five Takeaways From My First NBA Game In London

After seven years without an NBA London Game, British basketball fans in the UK could have been forgiven for a lack of interest in a regular-season game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. However, even long before a reported sellout crowd filled O2 Arena for a 5 p.m. local time tip-off on Jan. 18, […]

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FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

FIBA and NBA Target October 2027 Launch for New European Basketball League

An October 2027 launch for a new European club basketball league operated by FIBA and the NBA is a “realistic target,” according to FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis. Any new professional league would still require the approval of the respective boards of the NBA and the FIBA Central Board. However, Zagklis said that such an […]

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