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Compete Sports Diversity to Rebrand as Compete Sports Network

Compete Sports Diversity has announced as the organization enters its 20th year of existence this August, it will rebrand to Compete Sports Network. The new era bookmarks a chapter that began in 2005 as a niche voice for LGBTQ+ athletes and sports inclusion. The organization is rolling out new initiatives that include an expanded slate […]

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WBIT Wichita

Wichita to Host 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament

The NCAA has announced that the 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinals and finals will be in Wichita, Kansas, at Charles Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus. This will be the first year that Wichita will host the final WBIT games. The city most recently hosted women’s basketball tournament games when […]

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Li Li Leung

Li Li Leung to Step Down as USA Gymnastics CEO

Li Li Leung, who took over the president and CEO role at USA Gymnastics during a tumultuous time for the national governing body and helped lead the organization to a significant turnaround, has announced that she will step down from her role at the end of 2025. Leung was hired in 2019 in the wake […]

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2025 Supercross Schedule

2025 FIM World Supercross Championship Calendar Revealed

The 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship calendar features a five-round schedule that will span five continents. The action kicks off October 18 in Kuala Lumpur, marking World Supercross’ first round in Malaysia. From there, the championship heads to Buenos Aires City, Argentina, on November 8 at the Óscar & Juan Gálvez Racetrack. World Supercross then […]

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Events DC Goodman League
Events DC and the Goodman League celebrated the beginning of the 2025 season with an opening ceremony on June 4. Events DC photo

Events DC Partners With Goodman League

Events DC has announced a partnership with the Goodman League, one of the nation’s premier summer basketball leagues, making the organization the presenting sponsor of the 2025 season. Events DC will have its branding integrated across Goodman League platforms and events. Additionally, Events DC will support the league with court enhancements and activations for opening […]

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FIE Utah Sports

Salt Lake City to Host International Fencing Federation Competition

Salt Lake City will host International Fencing Federation competition next year, as the city was awarded the 2026 Senior Women’s and Men’s FIE Saber World Cup, set for January 22–25 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. “The return of the FIE Saber World Cup is a powerful reflection of the legacy we’ve built over the […]

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Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX was the 11th played in New Orleans, which ties it with Miami for the most ever hosted by one city. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Super Bowl LIX Generated $1.25 Billion for State of Louisiana

New Orleans & Company has announced that Super Bowl LIX, which took place February 9 at the Superdome, generated $1.25 billion in total economic activity statewide. The data, produced by Louisiana Economic Development, showed that Super Bowl LIX more than doubled the impact of the 2013 New Orleans Super Bowl and ranked the 2025 edition […]

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NASSC

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hosting North American Sand Soccer Championships

The 31st Annual North American Sand Soccer Championships will take place June 6–8 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with nearly 800 amateur and professional sand soccer teams, featuring divisions ranging from under 8 to over 40, in one of the largest beach soccer tournaments in the world. The U.S. Open at NASSC attracts elite men’s […]

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LA28 Paralympic Venue Plan

LA28 Reveals Updated Paralympic Venue Plan

LA28 has unveiled the updated 2028 Paralympic Summer Games venue plan following approval from the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board. With every competition venue within a 35–mile radius, the venue plan reduces the overall number of standalone sites and minimizes travel times for athletes staying in the Paralympic Village. For the first time since Rio […]

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US Swimming Olympic Trials
Swimmers start a Women's 50 freestyle preliminary heat Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

2028 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials Will Return to Indianapolis

After its successful 2024 debut in an NFL stadium, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming will return to the same venue in Indianapolis in June 2028.  Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts, will again serve as the host venue after USA Swimming took the event to a football stadium for the first […]

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