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Greater Orlando Sports Commission Unveils New Logo

The Greater Orlando Sports Commission has announced the launch of its new logo. GO Sports selected branding agency Joe Bosack & Co — which has worked with the NCAA, Nike, Turner Sports, Fox Sports, university athletic departments and NFL teams — to lead the transformation. “With the announcement of today’s rebrand, we’re excited to embrace […]

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Morocco to Host 2025 FIFCO World Corporate Champions Cup

The International Federation of Corporate Football will hold its seventh edition of the FIFCO World Corporate Champions Cup in Fez, Morocco, from October 22–26. The tournament features 16 companies from 16 nations with two age categories: 25 and over and 35 and over. FIFCO will introduce a women’s championship for the first time, which will […]

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Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox speaks at the press conference announcing that Salt Lake City will host the 2030 State Games of America. Photo by Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games

Salt Lake City to Host 2030 State Games of America

The 2030 State Games of America will take place in Salt Lake City, hosted by the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games and Southern Utah University. Larry H. Miller, the rights holder to Utah’s official state games, will partner with the National Congress of State Games and Sports Salt Lake to host the biennial competition, […]

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Perfect Game Announces 2025 Select Festivals Schedule

Perfect Game has announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Select Festivals, an annual series of events showcasing youth baseball talent from across the country. The 10th edition of the 14U Select Festival will take place August 29–31 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, the Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox. […]

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USA Archery to Run Olympic Archery in the Schools Program

USA Archery has assumed management of the Olympic Archery in the Schools program, formerly operated by the Easton Sports Development Foundation. The program introduces Olympic-style archery to middle and high school students through a competition format inspired by the Olympic Games. By joining their school’s archery team, students compete against other teams in their region, […]

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This Populous rendering shows the vision for the new, permanent Kop Stand at STōK Cae Ras stadium.

Wrexham Unveils Plans for New Kop Stand at STōK Cae Ras Stadium

Wrexham AFC has unveiled plans for a permanent 5,500-seat Kop Stand at the club’s STōK Cae Ras stadium, including a provision for a safe standing area. The new Kop Stand would be designed with a roof to amplify sound from the spectators towards the pitch. The new stand would allow the STōK Cae Ras Stadium […]

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Justin Romero Named Executive Director of USOP National Pickleball Center

Pickleball 4 America, owner of the US Open Pickleball Championships, has hired Justin Romero as the executive director of its renamed USOP National Pickleball Center in Naples, Florida. Romero, a former college tennis player and professional pickleball player, will oversee all aspects of the USOP NPC’s operations including membership, instruction and the USOP Pro Shop […]

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Travel Brand Contiki Launching Run Club Tours

Contiki, a travel brand for 18-to-35-year-olds, is launching Run Club travel for young travelers who enjoy fitness to explore Europe while connecting with like-minded runners. Contiki’s Run Club features two itineraries: European Highlights and European Whirl Plus. These trips combine cultural hotspots and guides with a variety of runs along sites such as the Eiffel […]

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IOC President Thomas Bach announces the Host of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028. Photograph: IOC/Greg Martin

Dolomiti Valtellina to Host 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games; Paraguay Bids for 2030 Youth Olympics

The Italian Alps will host the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee announced last week. The Games will be held in Northern Valtellina, Trentino and Cortina. Seven of the 11 proposed venues for the Youth Olympics will also be used in the 2026 Winter Games. “The election of Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 is […]

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SoFi Stadium will be the host of matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will host portions of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Leaders Declare Region Open for Travel

The recent wildfires that ripped through the Los Angeles region have left an enormous economic impact in their wake. But leaders in the area’s travel and tourism community have issued a message that the region not only remains open for business but plans to thrive despite the challenges that remain. That message is especially timely […]

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