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The Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany (AP Photo/Uwe Lein)

Munich Wins Germany’s Internal Selection for Future Olympic/Paralympic Games Bid

The German Olympic Sports Confederation, or DOSB, has officially selected Munich to represent the country in its international bid to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. At the Extraordinary General Assembly of the DOSB in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, over the weekend, it was confirmed that the Bavarian capital had fended off […]

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The NHL's Winter Classic has become one of the league's signature events. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Eight Marquee Games Highlight Record-Tying NHL Schedule

The National Hockey League took its summer break quite literally. Last season ended with one week left in spring, and the new season started Tuesday one week into autumn. Beyond bringing to a close the shortest offseason among the major professional North American sports leagues, the busy opening days kicked off what is already a […]

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Hershey Harrisburg Sports and Events Authority Names Danielle Vincenti as Executive Director

Danielle Vincenti has been named executive director of the Hershey Harrisburg Sports and Events Authority. Vincenti’s promotion comes after serving four years with HHSE as the organization’s director of business development. In this role, she helped expand south-central Pennsylvania’s sports tourism portfolio, drawing events to the region and building the area’s destination profile. In her […]

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World’s Finest Chocolate Fueling the Pursuit of Passion Through Fundraising

This is the first in an occasional series spotlighting companies, destinations or individuals that will be attending the TEAMS Conference & Expo for the first time. This year’s edition will take place from October 26—29 in Birmingham, Alabama, and will feature a Rookie Reception for first-time attendees. That event will be on Monday, October 26 […]

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The Venice Beach streets, which will host the LA28 triathlon events (Credit: Ádám Berkecz on Unsplash)

LA28 Unveils Details of Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Courses

LA28 has unveiled the first details of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon courses in the Venice Beach Zone in California. The loop-style courses will feature scenic routes throughout the historic beachfront neighborhood in Los Angeles, with a singular transition area and a photo-finish backdrop against the Pacific coastline. The courses have been designed with […]

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UCI President David Lappartient (Fabrice Coffrini/Pool Photo via AP, File)

India to Host UCI Road World Championships for First Time in 2032

The International Cycling Union has awarded the Road World Championships 2032 to the city of Pune, India, marking the first time that the prestigious global cycling event will be staged in that country. The hosting rights announcement was made by the UCI Management Committee at the 195th UCI Congress in Montreal, Canada. Located southwest of […]

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LSU's Mike the Tiger strolls along campus during tailgate season. (Credit: Tamaria Williams/Visit Baton Rouge)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Where the Bayou Bengals Roar

For hundreds of cities and towns across the United States, college football season brings a special kind of tourism boom each fall. Few locations echo louder than Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU’s iconic Tiger Stadium that holds more than 102,000 people, and thousands more Tiger faithful and out-of-town visitors flood Baton Rouge on game weekends, making […]

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Sports Facilities Companies to Manage Community Center in Nicholasville, Kentucky

The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to manage the Nicholasville/Jessamine County Community Center, a new community recreation facility currently under construction in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The partnership will support the center’s transition from construction to opening. The center, which is designed to bring residents together through sports, recreation, programs and community events, is projected to […]

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Outgoing World Bowls CEO Neil Dalrymple at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (Credit: World Bowls)

World Bowls CEO Neil Dalrymple to Retire in August 2027

World Bowls has announced that Chief Executive Officer Neil Dalrymple will retire from his full-time position with the organization in August 2027. Under the Australian’s leadership since replacing former CEO Gary Smith in December 2022, World Bowls created its World Bowl Series in 2024 in partnership with Tier 5 Ventures, merged with International Bowls for […]

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