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The Russian flag could reappear at the Olympic Games at LA28 (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

IOC Lifts Ban on Russian Olympic Committee, to Mixed Reaction

The International Olympic Committee executive board has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, paving the way for Russian athletes to potentially compete at the LA28 Olympic Summer Games. The suspension of the ROC had been in place since October 12, 2023, 20 months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on […]

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Lee Kiefer (left) helped the United States win gold in women's team foil at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

USA Fencing Bringing Summer Nationals to Salt Lake City in 2027

USA Fencing, the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport, will hold its Summer Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2027. Running from July 2 through July 11, 2027, the Summer Nationals will be staged at the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City. It is expected to draw more […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Visiting Wimbledon 2026

“You never forget your first time on Centre Court.” That’s what I was told before I set foot last week in the storied stands of Wimbledon’s centrepiece arena, probably the most famous tennis stadium in the world. The oldest of the four tennis Grand Slams and the only one to be played on grass, The […]

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Norway's fans turned out en masse at New York New Jersey Stadium, site of this year's World Cup final. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

2026 FIFA World Cup: Lodging Hits and Misses

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest in the history of the competition, with 16 host cities in three countries — Canada, Mexico and the United States — hosting 104 matches involving 48 teams. Despite FIFA President Gianni Infantino‘s promise to deliver “the greatest World Cup ever” with more than 6 million fans converging […]

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F1 Powerboat National Championships Returns to Pittsburgh in 2027

The Formula One Powerboat National Championships will return to Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers for the first time in a decade next year, headlining the city’s Fourth of July celebration in 2027 as part of a two-day land and water event. The event will mark the beginning of a three-year partnership between SportsPITTSBURGH, a division of VisitPITTSBURGH, […]

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TJ Malone of the Maryland Whipsnakes (Credit: Premier Lacrosse League)

Premier Lacrosse League Raises $100M for Pre-LA28 Expansion

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) has closed a $100 million Series E financing round led by Ares and Alibaba Group Chairperson Joe Tsai, which it says represents the largest capital raise in the history of professional lacrosse. The round also includes a subsequent minority equity investment from ESPN, along with investments from actor and writer […]

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Aron McGuire oversaw a successful run by his organization at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

USA Bobsled/Skeleton CEO Aron McGuire Gets Contract Extension

The USA Bobsled/Skeleton Board of Directors approved a contract extension for CEO Aron McGuire that will keep him in the role through the 2030 Olympic Winter Games. McGuire has been in the role since 2020. Prior to that he spent more than six years at the USOPC and nearly eight years at USA Track & […]

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Q&A: Better Pricing Transparency Urgent for Accessible Tickets to World Cup

Accessibility has become an increasingly prescient topic at major sporting events, and this summer’s FIFA World Cup is no different. With growing concern around World Cup ticket pricing, reports have emerged that fans with disabilities may be paying 38 times more for accessible seats than in 2022, with some easy access tickets starting at $3,100. […]

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Political tensions between the U.S. and Iran caused the latter to move its base camp to Mexico just weeks before the tournament began. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Inside the ‘Missed Opportunity’ for Tucson Hosting Iran’s World Cup Base Camp

Iran’s stay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended quietly last week with a 3-3 draw against Egypt in Seattle. Despite the knockout stage expanding to 32 teams for the first time this year, Team Melli was still unable to advance past the group stage for the first time, finishing with 0 wins, 0 losses […]

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The new facility would replace a venue that has been in use since 1968. (Courtesy of Visit Macon)

Renderings Released for Proposed Macon Arena

Civic leaders in Macon, Georgia, last week unveiled renderings of the proposed Macon Arena, a multi-purpose campus located on the East Bank of the Ocmulgee River. The building has a projected cost of $350 million and capacity of roughly 10,000 depending on the event. Plans call for construction to conclude in the summer of 2028 […]

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