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IOC President Kirsty Coventry (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)

IOC: ‘Still a lot of work to do’ Before 2026 Olympic Winter Games

The Olympic Games Executive Director has admitted that there is “still a lot of work to be done” ahead of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina next month, but expressed his confidence that everything would be ready on time. In an online media press conference, Christophe Dubi said he could not deny that “a […]

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Allegiant Stadium is the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and hosted the Super Bowl in 2024. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Las Vegas On Deck For Next CFP Title Game

In its first dozen years of existence, the College Football Playoff national championship game has become one of the most anticipated events on the sports calendar and one of the most sought-after events for cities to host. Ten different venues have already hosted the game, with Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium the […]

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French national team manager Didier Deschamps (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

France Secures 2026 FIFA World Cup Base in Boston

The French Football Federation has confirmed that the French national team will have its base camp at the Four Seasons hotel in downtown Boston during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. A video released by the FFF shows French manager Didier Deschamps touring the venue along with his backroom staff at some point after […]

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The LA28 logo (Credit: LA28)

LA28: More than 1.5 Million Registrations in First 24 Hours of Ticket Draw

More than 1.5 million registrations were made in the first 24 hours of registration for the LA28 Ticket Draw, according to the organizers of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With more than two years still to go until LA28, it is the earliest registration period for a Games to date, and it was reported […]

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The proposed New Commanders Stadium (Credit: Washington Commanders / HKS)

First Renderings Unveiled for Proposed Washington Commanders Stadium

The Washington Commanders and design firm HKS have unveiled the first conceptual renderings of the team’s new roofed stadium, which will be used for sports, entertainment and community engagement. HKS, which has a portfolio of venues that includes SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, […]

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William Knox, Legacy Sports Group Join Sports Facilities Companies

The Sports Facilities Companies has announced that William Knox and his firm, The Legacy Sports Group, have joined the SFC team. Through a strategic collaboration, The Legacy Sports Group will become part of SFC, which manages and develops sports, recreation, wellness and events venues, a move aimed at strengthening SFC’s capabilities in sports tourism, destination development and […]

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LA28 Celebrates Registration for the LA28 Ticket Draw Opening on Wed., Jan. 14
LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans speaks as LA28 hosts a press conference at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on the eve of Olympic ticket registration opening to fans worldwide with leaders and 300 Olympians and Paralympians. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images for LA28)

Registration for LA28 Ticket Draw Opens

Sports fans worldwide are being invited to register for the LA28 Ticket Draw, which opens on January 14 at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT. On the eve of the milestone moment, LA28 hosted more than 300 Olympians and Paralympians — representing 28 different Games dating back to 1960 — at the LA Memorial […]

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IOC President Kirsty Coventry (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Switzerland Unveils Potential Venues for 2038 Olympic Winter Games Bid

Switzerland has unveiled the potential venues for its bid to host the 2038 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. 10 cantons and 14 municipalities across the country are supporting the project, it was announced by the Switzerland 2038 association during a press conference held in the Swiss capital Bern. The bid team has been keen to […]

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The Orlando Road to 26 announcement (Credit: WIllie Allen, Jr., Florida Citrus Sports)

Teams Announced for U.S. “Road to 26” Series in March

Brazil, France, Colombia and Croatia will take to the pitch in the United States in March for “Road to 26,” a new match series created to showcase the world’s top international soccer teams. Co-promoted by Florida Citrus Sports, Unified Events, Pitch International and Lions Sports & Media, Road to 26 will serve as the final […]

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The ECNL and IBERCUP have partnered for an international youth soccer tournament (Credit: ECNL)

ECNL and IBERCUP Partner for International Boys Youth Soccer Tournament

The Elite Clubs National League has announced a long-term partnership with the IBERCUP to bring U11 and U12 soccer clubs from around the world to America for an international boys youth tournament for the first time. IBERCUP x ECNL International – Raleigh, NC USA 2026 will kick off Labor Day Weekend in 2026, bringing players […]

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