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Atlanta Awarded NWSL Expansion Team

The National Women’s Soccer League has awarded Atlanta as its next expansion franchise, with play expected to begin in 2028. The club — which will be the league’s 17th team — will be owned by Arthur M. Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment, joining the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, MLS Atlanta United and Atlanta […]

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PGA Tour Returns to Asheville, North Carolina, After 80 Years

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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2026 Ultimate Frisbee Association Championship Returns to Madison

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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AJGA , Play Chesterfield Junior Golf Championship to play at the Highlands in 2026.

AJGA, Chesterfield, Reach Three-Year Deal for Junior Championship

The American Junior Golf Association has reached a three-year agreement with Chesterfield, Virginia, to host the Play Chesterfield Junior Championship, beginning in 2026. The inaugural event will be staged June 22–25, 2026, at The Golf Club at the Highlands in Chesterfield. The tournament will showcase top junior golfers ages 12–19 from around the world, while […]

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NHL to Play 2027 Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium

The NHL is going big with its Stadium Series next year. The league has announced that the Dallas Stars will play the specialty game, February 20, 2027, at AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys. The team’s opponent will be announced at a later date. It will be the second time the NHL has brought […]

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Albuquerque to Host 2026 USA Judo Senior National Championships

USA Judo will host the 2026 Senior National Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The shiai competition will be held May 9 with the Kata Nationals May 10. The tournament is expected to attract more than 600 participants to the destination. “USA Judo is excited to bring our members to Albuquerque for the Senior National Championships,” […]

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The United States won the inaugural Perfect Game Pacific Baseball Championship. Courtesy of Perfect Game

Perfect Game Expands Pacific Baseball Championship

Perfect Game, the youth baseball/softball organization and scouting service, has announced plans to expand its Pacific Baseball Championship event, a global 15U tournament that unites the top amateur players from across the Pacific region. After debuting in August at Japan’s Sapporo Dome, the event will now rotate annually between the United States and Japan over […]

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Ironman Launches Northern California Race in Redding

Ironman will launch of a new event in Northern California, the Ironman 70.3 Northern California triathlon. The inaugural race will be held August 16, 2026, with a scenic swim, bike and run course through Redding, California, and the surrounding Shasta Cascade region. General registration for the new event opens on November 13. Framed by Mount Shasta […]

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USA Judo Names Wichita Host of 2026 Youth National Championships

USA Judo will bring the 2026 Youth National Championships to Wichita, Kansas, the first time the national governing body will hold a national championship in the state. The event will be staged March 14–15 at the Bob Brown Expo Hall at Century II in downtown Wichita. The Youth Nationals attract more than 600 athletes ages […]

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