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Inaugural Esports Nations Cup Postponed to November 2027

The Esports Foundation has announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup, originally scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to November 2027. The decision was made following an ongoing assessment of the wider situation in the Middle East, and after consultation with key stakeholders. It was taken to ensure the […]

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Eugene, Oregon, to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field

The 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field will return to Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, June 17-22, 2028, where the nation’s top track and field athletes will compete for places on Team USA at the LA28 Olympic Summer Games.  The 2028 edition will mark the sixth consecutive […]

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USTA Announces Immersive, Fan-Friendly — and Free — Activations for US Open

This summer’s FIFA World Cup in North America showed the power of fan experiences and activations, and how events are increasingly expanding beyond the footprint of the main show to attract new legions of fans and heighten partner brand exposure. From fan festivals to live match viewings and immersive art exhibits, these creative experiences can be […]

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USA Triathlon to Host Race Directors Meeting at TEAMS ’26

USA Triathlon, the national governing body for the sport in the United States, will host a first-of-its-kind meeting for triathlon race directors at TEAMS ’26 in Birmingham, Alabama, in partnership with the Northstar Meetings Group, organizers of the TEAMS Conference & Expo. Under the agreement, USA Triathlon will invite triathlon race directors across the United […]

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A Diamond League event at the London Stadium (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

London Rivals Rome, Munich, Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Athletic Ventures, the joint venture between UK Athletics, London Marathon Events and The Great Run Company, has announced that it has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in London, England. The venture successfully reached an agreement with English Football League Championship club West Ham United that would allow it to […]

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Italian Football Federation Confirms Potential UEFA Euro 2032 Host Cities

The Italian Football Federation has confirmed that it has received submissions from 13 cities with 16 stadiums that could be potential host cities and stadiums for UEFA Euro 2032, which will be jointly hosted by Italy and Türkiye. Interested venues had to submit the relevant documentation to the FIGC to verify their compliance with the […]

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Allstate Announces LA28 and Team USA Partnerships

Insurance company Allstate has been confirmed as a founding partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, as well as the official home and auto insurance partner of Team USA. It builds on Allstate’s longstanding support of student athletes through university and conference partnerships, scholarships and programs to recognize their leadership and community impact. […]

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The teams emerging for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final (Credit: Robin Clifford)

An International Fan’s World Cup Final Experience: An “Extraordinary” End to the Tournament

When the FIFA World Cup reached its conclusion last month, it went down as a tournament that delivered record numbers of goals and unprecedented attendance. It also served as a milestone for the competition, with three host nations and 48 competing national teams for the first time. However, it was also a World Cup that […]

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Analysis: Why Selling Stakes Would Be Disastrous for FIFA — and Gianni Infantino

When British newspaper The Times reported on July 28 that FIFA was exploring a new structure that would allow it to sell stakes in its prime assets (including media contracts, sponsorships, events) to private investors, few could have imagined the seismic repercussions it would have across the global soccer landscape. The news led to a swift […]

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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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