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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Association of Pickleball Players is set to host the largest tournament in its history next week at the 2023 APP Newport Beach Open, June 28 through July 3 at the Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. The 2023 APP Newport Beach Open includes more than 1,100 amateurs will take part in the amateur […]
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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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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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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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