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USA Gymnastics has named Kyle Albrecht as its next president and CEO, a position he will start January 1, 2026. A sports industry veteran, Albrecht’s experience includes commercial and partnership development, grassroots participation programs, fan engagement, event management and brand growth. He has been with Major League Soccer since 2019 and in 2023 was named […]
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The National Hockey League has opened a new European office located in Zürich, Switzerland. The office, which officially opened in August 2025, is aimed at expanding the league’s footprint across Europe, focusing on international operations, strategy and development, including media and sponsorship sales. In addition, the Zürich-based team will focus on fan engagement events and […]
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An esports tournament in Beijing has set the record for the largest attendance for an esports match with 62,196 attending the event in the Bird’s Nest Stadium. The Honor of Kings King Pro League (KPL) 2025 Grand Finals, hosted by Tencent and organized by Hero Esports, broke the record on November 8, with tickets to […]
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The PGA Tour is adding a tournament in Asheville, North Carolina, to be staged at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove — the first tour event in the destination in more than 80 years. The Biltmore Championship in Asheville will debut September 17–20, 2026. As part of a four-year deal, Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville will […]
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Engine, a business and group travel platform, has been named the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Myrtle Beach Bowl. The Myrtle Beach Bowl presented by Engine is scheduled for December 19 at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. Engine’s travel platform is designed to simplify and enhance travel management, including single-invoice billing and flexible bookings, […]
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Fastbreak AI, an AI-driven sports operations software company, has secured $40 million in Series A funding. Investors in the round include Greycroft and GTMfund, with participation from the NBA, NHL and TMRW Sports, as well as professional athletes including PGA Tour golfers Patrick Cantlay and Kurt Kitayama, and former NFL players Larry Fitzgerald Jr. and […]
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Madison, Wisconsin, will host the 2026 Ultimate Frisbee Association Championship Weekend presented by Pabst Light. The tournament will be staged at Breese Stevens Field, August 28–29. It will mark the city’s second consecutive time hosting the event and the fith time overall. Each division champion from East, South, Central, and West regions will advance to […]
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The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games has officially launched its volunteer recruitment program. Details on specific volunteer roles during the Games will be shared in 2026 as the program ramps up to 2028, but the organization is beginning the process to gauge interest from local residents who want to participate. An LA28 Volunteer Program page […]
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Pulaski County Motorsports Park in Virginia will reopen to racing with its speedway and dragway for the 2026 season. The move comes after months of evaluation from the Pulaski County Sports & Entertainment Authority and the county’s Sports and Entertainment Department to revive racing, working with members of the local racing community, as well as […]
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Team Travel Source has hired Alisa Burch as its new director of operations. Burch brings over 16 years of leadership experience from Varsity Spirit, where she most recently served as general manager for the Midwest Region. At Team Travel Source, which provides tournament housing for youth sports, she will oversee operational strategies for the hotel […]
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