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2026 Women’s Final Four Logo

2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four Logo Revealed

The official logo for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four has been unveiled, featuring elements and colors that represent Phoenix and the state of Arizona ahead of the destination hosting the Women’s Final Four for the first time. Designed by Section 127 in Indianapolis, the logo includes area landmarks and tributes in the design. Its […]

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Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty24

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Continues Partnership with TWENTY24 Cycling

TWENTY24 Pro Cycling has announced the continuation of its partnership with Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge for 2025, joined by the Virginia Tourism Corporation under the brand Virginia is for Mountain Lovers. “TWENTY24 has helped Virginia’s Blue Ridge strengthen our reputation as a world-class cycling destination,” said Landon Howard, president of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge. “Visit […]

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Para swimming

Orlando Welcomes U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships

The best Paralympic swimmers in the nation are headed to Orlando as U.S. Paralympics Swimming will host its National Championships at the Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center from December 13–15, 2024. It will be the second time U.S. Paralympics Swimming has hosted an event in Orlando, following the 2023 edition. The Rosen Aquatic & Fitness […]

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Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Ann Arbor Sports Commission Launches Rebrand

The Ann Arbor Sports Commission has announced the launch of its new logo and brand identity, reflecting its mission in creating and hosting sporting events that enrich the community. The brand emphasizes the “We play as a team” motto. The rebrand includes a fresh visual identity designed to enhance partnerships, attract high-caliber events and create […]

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Louisville Entertainment District
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg laid out the vision for the proposed Louisville Sports Entertainment District at a press conference on December 2. Photo courtesy of the City of Louisville

Louisville Proposes Development of Sports Entertainment District Downtown

The city of Louisville has proposed a sports entertainment district, part of ongoing revitalization efforts downtown, which would be next to Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats, the Triple A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg revealed the proposal on Monday, a joint venture between Louisville Bats’ owner Diamond Baseball Holdings and […]

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PALA Central Florida Sports

Pan-American Lacrosse Association Extends Partnership with Visit Central Florida Sports

The Pan-American Lacrosse Association and Visit Central Florida Sports have renewed their partnership through 2028, coinciding with lacrosse’s return to the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles after nearly a century. The partnership, which began in 2019, allows PALA to be based at the offices of Visit Central Florida Sports (Polk County Tourism and […]

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Raleigh ESL FaceIt

Raleigh to Host 2025 ESL One Tournament

Raleigh, North Carolina, will host the 2025 ESL One esports tournament at the Raleigh Convention Center from April 7–13, 2025. The 12 teams competing in ESL One Raleigh include four invited teams as well as eight teams who earned their spots through regional qualifiers in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, China, the Middle East, North Africa, […]

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2025 World Para Ice Hockey

Buffalo to Host 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championship

Buffalo, New York, will host the 2025 World Para Hockey Ice Championship from May 24–31 with eight nations participating in games at the Harborcenter arena. USA Hockey made the announcement on Tuesday for the event, which features the best sled hockey players in the world. The World Para Ice Hockey Championship has been held on […]

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Duke-Gonzaga T-Mobile
Las Vegas has hosted many premier early-season college basketball events, and will now add the Players Era Festival to the list. In 2021, the city hosted a top 5 matchup between Duke and Gonzaga. Photo by Al Powers for T-Mobile Arena, courtesy of MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts Welcomes NIL-Drive Players Era Tournament to Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International’s three arenas in Las Vegas — T-Mobile Arena, Michelob Ultra Arena and MGM Grand Garden Arena — have hosted everything from basketball, boxing and hockey to bull riding and professional wrestling. But even for an entity as big as MGM, there is opportunity to break new ground in the sports world. And […]

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