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New Orleans Pelicans Partnering with TripADeal

The New Orleans Pelicans have announced a global partnership with TripADeal, an Australian-based online travel agency. The partnership between the Pelicans and TripADeal marks the first Australian international team marketing plan in the NBA. “We are thrilled to partner with TripADeal to help create memorable once-in-a-lifetime experiences for basketball fans worldwide,” said Pelicans President Dennis […]

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025
FFIA President Gianni Infantino, center, sits with Deputy Secretary General Football Mattias Grafstrom, left, and Secretary General Fatima Samoura during a FIFA virtual meeting. Photo via FIFA

2025 FIFA Club World Cup Awarded to United States

FIFA will host its expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025 in the United States, bringing what is expected to be a test event ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America. FIFA’s announcement on Friday said the host selection process took into consideration the infrastructure and service requirements, as well as broader […]

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New York Mets to Play Philadelphia Phillies in London in 2024

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will play a two-game series in London next season as MLB takes another rivalry abroad at London Stadium, ahead of this weekend’s series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. The first MLB series in the British capital — and in Europe — featured the New York […]

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The United States' Duke Ragan, left, exchanges punches with Ghana's Samuel Takyi during their men's featherweight 57-kg semifinal boxing match at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

IOC Keeps Boxing on LA28 Program, Expels IBA From Olympic Movement

The International Olympic Committee withdrew the recognition of the International Boxing Association on Thursday during an extraordinary virtual meeting, ending a years-long dispute — and in doing so, the IOC said boxing will keep its spot on the program at the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. The vote was 69-1, with 10 members abstaining. “We […]

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Sports Facilities Companies to Manage New Wyo Sports Ranch

The Wyo Sports Ranch Board of Directors has chosen Sports Facilities Companies to operate and manage a new facility in Casper, Wyoming, a multi-sport training, recreation, events and entertainment destination slated to open in 2025. “This project has been in the works for a few years. We quickly realized that we are not in the […]

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Survey Shows Ninja-Style Obstacle Course Would Equal Ratings

Nearly half of young people in the United States are more likely to watch and follow the Olympic Games once Modern Pentathlon has introduced obstacle to the program, reports a new survey. A poll of 1,500 U.S. citizens by YouGov found 45% of Generation Z (born in 2000 and later) and 41% of Millennials (born […]

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Bill Hancock, executive director of the College Football Playoff, speaks the day after the CFP national title game on January 10, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock to Retire in 2025

College Football Playoff Executive Director Bill Hancock will step down when his contract expires February 1, 2025, having led the organization through the recent expansion that will bring more teams than ever before into the postseason. Hancock has been with the CFP since 2012 and at the time of his hire was the only employee, […]

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2031 U.S. Open Headed to Riviera Country Club

The United States Golf Association has announced that Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, has been chosen to host the 131st U.S. Open Championship, which will take place from June 12–15, 2031. “Riviera Country Club is a truly spectacular course that holds a special place in the game’s history,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief […]

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Lucas Oil Stadium Unveiled as Multi-Purpose Venue for NBA All-Star 2024

The NBA All-Star 2024 Host Committee has announced that State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 17 ahead of the All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. All-Star Saturday Night includes the Slam Dunk and 3-Point contests plus the skills challenge. The Host Committee will purchase and distribute 2,400 tickets […]

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