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Rugby America’s Aspiration
The U.S. team sings the national anthem ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool C game at Kobe Misaki Stadium against England in Kobe, Japan. The U.S. will host the 2031 Rugby World Cup for the first time in program history. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

USA Rugby Awarded 2031 Rugby World Cup,
2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup

The United States will host the Rugby World Cup in 2031 and Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2033, with World Rugby planting a flag in the ground for the sport stateside in cooperation with a resurgent USA Rugby. The announcement was made by World Rugby during its executive board meeting in Dublin. USA Rugby had […]

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Circuit of the Americas Offers New Luxury Ticket and Travel Packages for October’s F1 Grand Prix

The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is partnering with Elevate Sports Ventures on its first experiential packages for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix from October 21–23, which has already sold out of general admission and reserved tickets. This marks first time COTA has bundled its premium seating and hospitality with premium […]

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French Sport Solutions Hits International Market

With support from the French Ministry of Sport and its partners, Business France is announcing a new digital platform to promote the French sport sector internationally. Launched at the end of January, the platform provides a comprehensive listing of top French sports companies. More than 11 sport sectors are represented on French Sport Solutions with […]

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Food Rescue Miami F1
Sodexo Live! and Food Rescue US donated 90,000 pounds of excess food after the Miami Grand Prix.

Sodexo Live! and Food Rescue US Donate Food from Formula 1 Race

The surplus of extra food from last weekend’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix was put to good use in the community. Sodexo Live!, the exclusive food and beverage partner at Hard Rock Stadium, has tapped national food recovery leader Food Rescue US to ensure excess food from the inaugural F1 Miami Grand Prix was recovered […]

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Full Sail to Host Special Olympics Unified Esports Event

Full Sail University near Orlando, Florida, will partner with the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and ESPN to produce the Unified Esports Invitational on June 7. The event will be staged at the university’s on-campus esports arena, the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress, and will air live on ESPN3 and be streamed via the […]

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FINA Swimming World Cup Heading to Indianapolis

USA Swimming will host the final leg of the 2022 FINA Swimming World Cup from November 3–5 at the Indiana University Natatorium in Indianapolis, the national governing body announced Wednesday. Other stops include Berlin from October 21–23 and Toronto from October 28–30. More than 750 athletes from 40 countries across five continents are expected to […]

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The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has created a new grassroots-to-high performance program called PARA SPORT.

International Paralympic Committee Creates PARA SPORT Program

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), in its capacity as the governing body of Para sport and the international federation for multiple Para sports, has created a new grassroots-to-high performance program called PARA SPORT. It aims to support National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) and International Federations, bringing together events, activities and organizations to help change the story […]

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The United States Fight League has been affiliated by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation as the official amateur MMA federation for the United States.

USFL Joins IMMAF to Develop Junior and Senior Amateur MMA

The United States Fight League, led by Jon Frank, has been affiliated by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation as the official amateur MMA federation for the United States, initially with Observation Status. IMMAF recognizes the USFL as a nonprofit national MMA organisation that organizes regular amateur competitions and works for the development of the […]

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IFL Announces Three-Year Partnership to Bring Championship to Henderson, Nevada

The Indoor Football League (IFL) will crown its champion just south of Las Vegas, starting this summer. The IFL has announced a three-year partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dollar Loan Center to host the IFL National Championship game in Henderson, Nevada, for the 2022-2024 seasons. This season’s event will take place August […]

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Kappa Announced as Official Apparel of U.S. Ski and Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is getting a new look. The organization has announced a multi-year sponsorship with Kappa, Italy’s leading sportswear brand. Kappa will be the Official Technical Apparel Partner of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Freeski Team and U.S. Snowboard Team. This is the first time a single outerwear and race suit provider has […]

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