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Durham to Host Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit

The Durham Sports Commission, in partnership with Women Leaders in College Sports, has announced the first Emerging Women in Sports Leadership Summit will be held on April 19 at the Durham Convention Center. Registration for the event, presented by sponsor Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, is open. “Leadership is not limited by […]

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The Australia Women's Soccer Team set their attendance record during an international friendly against the U.S. at Stadium Australia in Sydney on November 27, 2021. (Photo by Ann Odong/Football Australia)

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening Match Moved to Larger Stadium

Football Australia has announced Stadium Australia will host the Matildas’ opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup against the Republic of Ireland on July 20. The opening day match will see Australia play in the largest venue of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup following significant interest for tickets. It was originally to […]

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Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith holds the MVP trophy after the team's NWSL championship game win against the Kansas City Current on October 29, 2022, in Washington. At left is NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman, who said the league plans to expand in 2024 by two teams. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Report: NWSL Expanding to Boston, Salt Lake City and Bay Area

Salt Lake City, Utah, along with Boston and San Francisco will be the next National Women’s Soccer League expansion franchises with Salt Lake City and Bay Area teams planning to start play in the 2024 season and Boston joining as soon as the year after, reported the Wall Street Journal. Expansion of the league has […]

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Yankee Stadium to Host Football Game Between Syracuse and Pitt

Yankee Stadium Events has announced that Yankee Stadium will host a college football matchup between ACC rivals Syracuse and Pittsburgh on November 11, 2023, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first college football game played at the original Yankee Stadium in October 1923 won by the Orange over the Panthers. Syracuse played in six games […]

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LA28 Paralympic Games Initial Sport Program to Feature 22 Sports

The International Paralympic Committee Governing Board has approved 22 sports for inclusion in the LA28 Paralympic Games, which will take place August 15–27, 2028. A record 33 Para sports submitted applications to the IPC to be considered for inclusion in the LA28 Paralympic Games. The IPC has granted LA28 the opportunity to explore the potential […]

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USA Karate Names Michael Cain as Chief Executive Officer

The USA Karate board of directors has appointed Michael Cain, a sports business executive with more than two decades of experience, as chief executive officer following a national search. Cain will begin his new role on February 1, 2023. He most recently served as General Manager for Playfly Sports focused on the Olympic and Paralympic […]

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Columbus to Host 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

U.S. Figure Skating will hold its 2024 national championships at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, from January 22-28, the first time the U.S. Figure Skating Championship event will be held in Columbus. “U.S. Figure Skating is thrilled to host this prestigious event for the first time in Columbus,” U.S. Figure Skating Chief Executive Officer Tracy […]

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United States' Christian Pulisic, right, duels for the ball with Saudi Arabia's Hattan Sultan Bahebri during a match in Murcia, Spain, on September 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

U.S. to Host Expanded 2024 Copa America

The United States will host the 2024 Copa América, the traditional South American tournament involving 10 national men’s teams, which in 2024 will include six CONCACAF teams as part of a broader partnership between the confederations of North and South America in worldwide soccer. South American soccer body CONMEBOL said Friday its 10 national teams […]

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BLAST Premier Returning to U.S. for the First Time Since 2019

BLAST Premier will be making its return to the U.S. in June with the Spring Final set to take place at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. BLAST has teamed with Events DC and Monumental Sports & Entertainment to bring the BLAST Premier Spring Final to the nation’s capital. The Spring Final will […]

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Shreveport to Host 2023 GCAC Outdoor Track and Field Championship

The 2023 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana, and hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. GCAC Commissioner Dr. KiKi Baker Barnes made the announcement that this year’s competition takes place at Lee Hedges Stadium from April 14–15. “I want to thank Sara Nelms and the Shreveport-Bossier […]

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