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The FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

2026 FIFA World Cup Tracker: All The Key Updates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States — the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and span three host nations — is fast approaching. The entire lineup of 48 qualified national teams and the match schedule have now been confirmed and the planning stages are reaching their conclusion. But […]

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Mexico's Isaac Del Toro, center, wins the second stage of the Tour de France 2026 in Barcelona (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Tour de France Drives Lodging Demand in Catalonia and Smaller French Towns

The Tour de France 2026 has driven a boom in lodging demand along its route, including in Catalonia where the race began and in smaller mountain towns across France. New data released by revenue management software PriceLabs has revealed that Barcelona, which hosted the Grand Départ (the tournament’s official starting event) for the first time (July […]

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PKL Row in Starkville, Mississippi (Credit: PKL Row)

First Pickleball Lounge Opens in Starkville, Mississippi

PKL Row, a new recreation and community destination in Starkville, Mississippi, has officially opened its doors at 100 Airport Road. Designed as a place where recreation and connection go hand in hand, PKL Row features 12 indoor courts, a golf simulator, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, light food and beverages, and flexible event space. As […]

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The men's tournament last expanded in 2001. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Wichita to Host Opening Round Games for Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament

March Madness is coming to Wichita. The NCAA announced last week that the expanded Opening Round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament for both 2027 and 2028 will be held in Wichita, Kansas, at INTRUST Bank Arena. Next year’s tournament will be the first of the 76-team field, up from 68 teams, and Wichita will […]

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The Atlanta Stadium before England vs. DR Congo (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

World Cup Latest Chance for Atlanta to Stake Claim as Championship City, USA

Four years ago this summer, a clock was installed in the lobby of the Atlanta Sports Council’s headquarters at 191 Peachtree Tower, a 50-story skyscraper in the heart of the city. It was not meant to tell what time it was, but rather to countdown to a time certain: the start of the FIFA World […]

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No. 1-ranked France enters the semifinals with the benefit of majestic goal scorer Kylian Mbappe and a friendly schedule that has seen Les Bleus play in the northeast corridor of the U.S. — until now. (AP Foto/Steven Senne)

100 Games Down, Four to Go: The Road to the FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals

After 100 matches over the last month across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to just four teams: France, Spain, Argentina and England. Perhaps not coincidentally, those also happen to be the top four teams in the FIFA World Rankings. Notably, each of those nations has also all […]

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Jason Siegel marks his 10th anniversary as President and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission this month. (Courtesy GO Sports!)

Q&A: Jason Siegel, CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission

The opening ceremony for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games are two years away, but the Olympic experience will not be confined just to Los Angeles. Oklahoma City will be hosting multiple events during the Games themselves, cities (including Louisville for USA Gymnastics) across the U.S. will host Olympic Trials in the run-up to the Games […]

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The women's wheelchair basketball final at the 2024 Paralympic Summer Games in Paris, France (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Lakeshore Consulting Unveils Inclusive Sports Tourism Blueprint

Lakeshore Consulting Services, in collaboration with All in Sport Consulting, has released a comprehensive plan for municipalities and organizations that aim to make sporting events more inclusive for people with disabilities. The plan, entitled “Blueprint for Hosting Disability Inclusive Sporting Events,” seeks to address accessibility challenges in sports tourism — one of the fastest growing […]

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BLAST Reports Record Growth and Profitability on Expansion Path

Esports entertainment company BLAST has announced record growth and continued profitability in 2025, having opened its New York headquarters and accelerated its expansion across North America. The company reported over 40 percent year-over-year growth, generating more than $133 million in revenue in 2025, while remaining profitable and continuing to invest in its global expansion. The […]

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Freeride skiing and snowboarding will debut at the Alpes 2030 Olympic Winter Games (Credit: IOC)

Alpes 2030 Olympic Winter Games Events Program Approved

Three disciplines and 16 events will be added to the 2030 Olympic Winter Games after receiving approval from the International Olympic Committee’s executive board, and a longtime staple of the Games will no longer be included. Freeride (ski and snowboard) and synchro9 (figure skating) will debut on the Olympic stage at Alpes 2030, while Nordic […]

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