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Fan engagement is an important part of the the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G. (Courtesy of Outlyr)

LPGA Tour Stop in Rogers, Arkansas, Marks Two Decades of Growth

In 2007, the LPGA Tour made its first stop at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, a town of roughly 50,000 people not far from the Oklahoma border. In that inaugural season, the professional golf tournament was the sole attraction, but as it marked its 20th edition last month it had grown into a weeklong […]

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Japan's Ai Mori competes in the women's boulder and lead during the sport climbing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Pool)

World Climbing Unveils 2027 International Competition Calendar

World Climbing, the international federation of sport climbing, has unveiled its international competition schedule for 2027 — its most extensive to date. The calendar features a global World Climbing Series, a record-breaking Para Climbing season, the World Climbing and Para Climbing Championships in Brno, Czechia, and continental qualification events on the road to the 2028 […]

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GameChanger Expands Basketball Offering to Support Youth Sports Clubs

Youth sports mobile and web application GameChanger has announced an expanded basketball experience that will bring club management, game coverage and athlete storytelling together on one platform. The features are designed to help youth basketball directors run and promote their clubs while giving families more ways to watch games and follow their athletes throughout the […]

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The first details about the LA28 Olympic Torch Relay have been revealed (Credit: LA28)

LA28 Olympic Torch Relay to Visit All 50 U.S. States, Starting in Atlanta

Three decades after the Olympic Summer Games were last held in the United States, that host city of Atlanta will lead the way to the next U.S.-based Games. It has been announced that the LA28 Olympic Torch Relay will visit all 50 U.S. states and officially kick off in Atlanta when the torch reaches U.S. […]

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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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