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Seattle 2026 World Cup Organizers, Puyallup Tribe Announce Supporter Agreement

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians and Seattle 2026 local organizing committee ahead of the FIFA World Cup have signed a host city supporters agreement, marking the first time in the tournament’s history that an indigenous people have entered into an agreement with any host city. The official announcement was made in front of a red […]

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Durham Sports Commission Hires Lulu Black as Assistant Director

The Durham Sports Commission has announced the hiring of Lulu Black as assistant director. Black, a recent graduate from North Carolina State, will manage internal operations such as organizational administration, along with project management duties. “I feel so thankful and privileged to be brought on as the assistant director for the DSC,” said Black. “Having […]

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Dates Announced for 2024 World Aquatics Masters Championships

The 2024 World Aquatics Masters Championship in Doha will start February 23 and last through March 3, the international federation and local organizers have announced. Doha will host the global age group event for masters aquatics athletes in swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming and open water swimming. The masters championship will follow the World […]

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New Zealand to Host Women’s Rugby Showcase This Fall

A new tournament to showcase the visibility of women’s international rugby will take place this year in New Zealand with six countries competing. WXV 1 will be held between three New Zealand cities from October 20 through November 4. The tournament will feature England, France and Wales. Those three teams will be joined by the […]

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The minor league Birmingham Barons and the Montgomery Biscuits play a game in Rickwood Field on May 29, 2019. The two teams will square off at the venue again this week as part of a Negro League celebration. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves)

MLB to Host Cardinals, Giants at Rickwood Field in Birmingham

Major League Baseball has announced that Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the United States and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues, will host a regular season game next year between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants on June 20, 2024. The contest is scheduled around the […]

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The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower. (AP Photo//Michel Euler, File)

Paris Olympic Organizers Focus of Suspected Corruption Case

One day after the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games organizers met for a progress report on the Games’ planning, French investigators searched the Paris 2024 headquarters Tuesday in a probe into suspected corruption, according to the national financial prosecutor’s office. The Paris organizing committee said in a statement that a search was conducted […]

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There were dozens of temporary structures built around Los Angeles Country Club in the months leading up to the 123rd US Open. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

Cisco Powers U.S. Open in Variety of Ways

As thousands from around the world packed into the exclusive Los Angeles Country Club last week for the 123rd edition of the U.S. Open, many more tuned in to watch the coverage on various platforms. The media center was buzzing, complete with large screens and strong connectivity. The massive merchandise tents with dozens of cashiers […]

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Lake Placid lost out on hosting the 2027 World Luge Championships to Innsbruck, Austria. Photo by The Associated Press

Innsbruck to Host 2027 Luge World Championships

Innsbruck, Austria, will host the 2027 luge world championships after the Olympic track Innsbruck-Igls received 21 votes to 12 for Lake Placid, New York. 2027 will be the eighth time that Austria hosts the world championships overall and continues a 10-year tradition for the Innsbruck track, which has hosted five prior times in 1977, 1987, […]

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Kansas and Wichita State Basketball Set to Meet in Kansas City

The Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation has announced a men’s basketball game between Kansas and Wichita State for December 30 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. “Creating unique sporting experiences for the Kansas City region is an integral part of our mission,” Kansas City Sports Commission President and Chief Executive Officer Kathy Nelson […]

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