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The United Football League announced today that three new franchises will debut in the spring of 2026 when the league kicks off its third season. The new teams are the Columbus Aviators, Louisville Kings, and Orlando Storm. The Aviators will play at Historic Crew Stadium, former home of the Columbus Crew of the MLS; the […]
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The International Women’s Baseball Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on October 6 to officially commence the restoration of historic Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park. The milestone event introduced IWBC’s Phase One construction schedule as IWBC continues to progress toward completing its six-acre global campus in south Rockford, Illinois. Alongside many project partners, the business […]
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The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, Walt Disney World Resort and Arnold Palmer Golf Management have announced the return of the MAAC Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships to Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in 2026. The MAAC will unveil a new championship format, separating the men’s and women’s championships for the first […]
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Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge has announced the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships in Roanoke, Virginia, generated $2.6 million in direct visitor spending. Over 1,200 athletes from 44 states raced at Carvins Cove, Elmwood Park and Explore Park from July 14–20, 2025, attracting approximately 15,000 spectators. With over 2,300 event registrations, many athletes […]
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The Professional Disc Golf Association has announced Lake County, Florida, as the host for the 2026 Tim Selinske United States Masters Disc Golf Championships. The event will feature over 400 athletes from across the nation competing in a four–day tournament across five premier disc golf courses. “Hosting this event is a testament to the collaboration […]
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After hosting Super Bowl LIX earlier this year, New Orleans will welcome back college football’s biggest game in 2028. Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff, announced today that the CFP’s Management Committee has selected New Orleans to host the 2028 CFP National Championship at Caesars Superdome on Monday, January 24, 2028. New […]
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Ripken Baseball has announced it will crown a true national champion for the first time in its 20–plus year history with the creation of a new country–wide tournament. The organization today revealed the launch of Ripken Nationals, a premier 12U national championship tournament set to debut in 2026. Regional qualifiers will begin in March across […]
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The official groundbreaking of the Kalamazoo Event Center took place September 26 in the downtown area of the Michigan city. Community leaders, local officials, partners and residents gathered for the ceremony which celebrated the future venue, now in its first phase of construction. The afternoon began with remarks from local leaders, highlighting the vision behind […]
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GoRockford, Baseball For All and the Rockford Park District have announced that the Rockford region will host the 11th annual Baseball For All Nationals from July 19–25, 2026, during the same week as the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup group stage. The pair of events running back–to–back will make Rockford the epicenter of women’s and […]
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Ironman and the Augusta Sports Council in Georgia have agreed to a five–year partnership renewal to continue the Ironman 70.3 Augusta triathlon through 2030. The event includes a 1.2–mile swim, 56–mile bike and 13.1–mile run throughout the Augusta region. The Augusta Sports Council estimates a total economic impact value of over $76 million since the […]
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