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The FIFA logo is emblazoned with the club crests of competing teams prior to the Club World Cup match between Al Ahly and Inter Miami in Miami Gardens on June 14. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

A ‘Prime Club Competition’ or ‘Useless’? The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Explained

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has placed a lot of his reputation on its success, down to making sure his name is on the winner’s trophy multiple times and having FIFA call it a “prime club competition.” Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager and now head of global soccer for Red Bull, has called it “useless.” […]

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Nico Hulkenberg, of Germany, runs a warm up lap during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2024 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Las Vegas Near Agreement for Formula One Contract Extension Through 2027

The Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar through at least 2027 after executives announced the news on Saturday during a media event ahead of Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. The Las Vegas Grand Prix’s inaugural race in 2023 was part of a three-year contract that ends this season with […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard to Host 10 FIS Events in 2025–2026 Season

There will be 10 domestic FIS World Cup events on the 2025–2026 calendar around the United States with each event part of qualifying for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy. “This is a milestone year for our organization, with both the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a full slate of […]

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From left to right: Commissioner Marci Woodward, U.S. Davis Cup Captain Bob Bryan, Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr., George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.

U.S. Davis Cup Tie Heads to The Palm Beaches

The first round tie between the United States and Czechia in the Davis Cup will be held September 12–13 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in The Palm Beaches with the winner advancing to the 2025 Davis Cup Championship tournament. The qualifier will have two singles matches on September 12 before a doubles match and two […]

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Chris O’Brien, Kristen Krasinskas Promoted at Visit Panama City Beach

Chris O’Brien has been promoted to vice president of sports marketing and Kristen Krasinskas has advanced to director of sports marketing at Visit Panama City Beach, the bureau has announced, along with Patrick Stewart‘s promotion to vice president of special events. “These promotions reflect the talent, hard work and strategic vision that each of these individuals […]

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Beer City Open Pickleball Returns to Grand Rapids

The Grand Rapids Pickleball Club has announced the return of the Grand Rapids Beer City Open Pickleball Championships, July 8 through July 13 at Belknap Park. Presented by title sponsor and official hotel partner AHC Hospitality, the tournament has grown to where general admission will be ticketed this year. This year’s event is the only […]

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2024 ETS Opening Session
The “State of In-Person Esports Events" panel was at the 2024 EsportsTravel Summit and included (left to right) Jascha Braeker, manager of the Host City Division at ESL FaceIt Group; Michael Brooks, executive director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports; Katie Briggs, president at LANFest; and Brian Mirakian, global esports director/senior principal at Populous. Photo by Jared Wickerham

EsportsTravel Summit Examines State of the Industry

The EsportsTravel Summit, presented by SportsTravel and hosted by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism, will celebrate its annual edition of the conference designed for esports business development, education and networking at the JW Marriott Mall of America. The EsportsTravel Summit is the world’s largest gathering of esports tournament and video-game event organizers and the only […]

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2025 NWSL Championship Headed to San Jose’s PayPal Park

The National Women’s Soccer League has announced PayPal Park in San Jose, California — home of NWSL’s Bay FC and the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer — as the site of the 2025 NWSL Championship. The game will be played November 22 and include a variety of events including the return of Fan […]

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Portland Lands 2026 USA Fencing National Championships

Portland, Oregon, will host the 2026 USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge, better known as Summer Nationals. The city’s Oregon Convention Center will host the event June 27–July 6 for 10 straight days of national-title bouts in every weapon, age and division of the sport. “Portland’s fencing heritage, paired with its vibrant, outdoors-loving culture, […]

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