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Elevate Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of RISE Group

Elevate Sports Ventures has announced the acquisition of RISE Group, a commercial services consultancy in the Middle East. This deal is subject to customary regulatory approval. The acquisition extends Elevate’s operations into Riyadh, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, joining an established footprint across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Since its inception in […]

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A-10 Women’s Basketball Championship to Remain in Virginia

The Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship has extended its partnership to host the event at Henrico Sports & Events Center in Henrico, Virginia, through 2029, continuing a relationship that started in 2024. The Atlantic 10 Women’s Basketball Championship was played at the Henrico Sports & Events Center for the first time in 2024, with over […]

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New Tennis League Starts in Atlanta in Summer

A professional tennis league launching this June is introducing a Challenge Series designed to give rising players the opportunity to earn a spot in the professional league. Intennse bills itself as combining professional tennis with team-based rivalries. Held on Thursdays and Fridays during competition weeks, the Challenge Series will take place at the Intennese Arena at […]

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Oneida County Executive Proposes Massive Sports Complex

One of the largest youth sports facility proposals in the country was unveiled on Tuesday during the Oneida County State of the County address at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in New York’s Mohawk Valley. Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. is proposing a 400,000 square foot multi-purpose indoor sports and recreation facility at Griffiss […]

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Team Europe's Roger Federer, front left, and Rafael Nadal react during their Laver Cup doubles match against Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe at the O2 arena in London in 2022. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Laver Cup Returns to London’s 02 Arena in 2026

The 2026 Laver Cup, an annual competition between 12 of the best men’s tennis players in the world, will return to London’s O2 Arena for the first time since Roger Federer‘s emotional retirement at the event in 2022 in front of a packed crowd alongside longtime rivals Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Named […]

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Trevor Lawrence Pro Bowl
Trevor Lawrence threw to the end zone during one of the flag football games at the Pro Bowl on February 5, 2023, in front of a large crowd at Allegiant Stadium. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

NFL Players Eligible for Flag Football at 2028 Olympic Summer Games

Since flag football was approved to make its debut as an Olympic sport at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, there’s been one question on everybody’s mind: will NFL players be eligible? That answer is yes, as today the 32 NFL owners voted unanimously to permit the participation of its players at the Spring […]

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AVP Releases 2025 Beach Volleyball Schedule

The 2025 AVP League has a national slate of beach volleyball matches in nine cities across the United States, with the season culminating in a championship weekend at Chicago’s Oak Street Beach. Each venue will host a full weekend featuring the organization’s franchises including the Palm Beach Passion, Brooklyn Blaze, LA Launch, Dallas Dream, San […]

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The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Trophy is on display Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Real Madrid, Manchester City to Train in The Palm Beaches Ahead of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Two of the biggest names in club soccer, Manchester City of England’s Premier League and Real Madrid of Spain’s La Liga, will train in the Palm Beaches, Florida, during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which is scheduled to start next month around the United States. Real Madrid will utilize Gardens North County District Park […]

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Everett Performance Omnium Returns to Washington Streets

The Everett Performance Omnium will return to the streets of Everett, Washington, July 12–13, bringing together the region’s strongest racers and inviting national-level athletes to join the action. The multiple race cycling event will draw riders from all over the region, including British Columbia and Alberta, as well as California and Montana, battling for prize […]

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Kimberly Simone Joins Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau Executive Committee

The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau has added Kimberly Simone, vice president of sales and marketing at Mohegan Sun, to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Simone joined Mohegan Sun in 2023 as its director of sales and recently was named the VP of sales and marketing, overseeing strategic initiatives for the Earth […]

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