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The Shafter Aquatics Center team (Credit: Shafter Aquatics Center)

The Sports Facilities Companies to Manage Shafter Aquatics Center in California

The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to manage the Shafter Aquatics Center in Shafter, California, with Brian T. Roe selected as the venue’s general manager. The announcement comes as the city prepares its return for community use following a major renovation effort after several years offline. Located approximately 30 minutes north of Bakersfield, the […]

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Hayward Field (Credit: University of Oregon)

Eugene, Oregon, to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field

The 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field will return to Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, June 17-22, 2028, where the nation’s top track and field athletes will compete for places on Team USA at the LA28 Olympic Summer Games.  The 2028 edition will mark the sixth consecutive […]

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Coventry City are back in the Premier League after winning the 2025-2026 Championship (Credit: Coventry City FC)

2026-2027 Premier League Preview: Promoted Clubs Prepare for Global Stage

The Premier League is back for another enthralling season, and that inevitably means new managers, signings, kits, and sponsorships. But for the three clubs promoted to the English top tier, it can mean something else: an eye-watering £200 million ($269 million) financial boost, sell-out attendances, and the opportunity to compete with the world’s richest teams […]

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Rendering of the exterior of the planned JW Marriott in Greenville, South Carolina. (Courtesy Auro Hotels)

Greenville, South Carolina, to Build Downtown Conference Center

A $500 million mixed-use development is coming to downtown Greenville, South Carolina, and it’s set to include an 84,000-square-foot conference center and JW Marriott Hotel. The planned conference center and 335-room hotel will be part of the Falls Park Conference District, a planned development spanning six acres along Greenville’s Reedy River. The district’s location will […]

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US Open Watch Party at Hudson Yards (Credit: USTA / NYC for Free)

USTA Announces Immersive, Fan-Friendly — and Free — Activations for US Open

This summer’s FIFA World Cup in North America showed the power of fan experiences and activations, and how events are increasingly expanding beyond the footprint of the main show to attract new legions of fans and heighten partner brand exposure. From fan festivals to live match viewings and immersive art exhibits, these creative experiences can be […]

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The Ellinikon Sports Park (Credit: Ellinikon / LAMDA Development)

Major Sports Park Opens in Europe’s Largest Urban Regeneration Project in Athens

The Ellinikon, spearheaded by LAMDA Development, has reached a major milestone with the opening of The Ellinikon Sports Park, the project’s first large-scale public sports and wellness destination in Athens, Greece. With a total surface of six million square meters, the Ellinikon is reported to be the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. It marks […]

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A Diamond League event at the London Stadium (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

London Rivals Rome, Munich, Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Athletic Ventures, the joint venture between UK Athletics, London Marathon Events and The Great Run Company, has announced that it has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in London, England. The venture successfully reached an agreement with English Football League Championship club West Ham United that would allow it to […]

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Cleveland, Ohio's WNBA expansion franchise name and identity have been unveiled (Credit: Cleveland Sirens)

Cleveland, Ohio, WNBA Franchise Brand Identity Unveiled

The name and brand identity for Cleveland, Ohio’s WNBA expansion franchise has been unveiled as the Cleveland Sirens. Owned and operated by Rock Entertainment Group and Chairman Dan Gilbert, the Cleveland Sirens will begin play as the WNBA’s 16th franchise at Rocket Arena in the 2028 season. Gilbert has paid a $250 million expansion fee […]

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Prisma Health Performance Center renderings by McMillan Pazdan Smith (Credit: Prisma Health Performance Center / City of Greer)

Greer, South Carolina, Reveals Naming Rights Sponsor for New Sports Venue

The city of Greer, South Carolina, and Prisma Health have announced a 10-year, $3 million naming rights partnership for the city’s new sports and events center. The 200,000 square-foot facility will be called the Prisma Health Performance Center, reflecting a shared commitment to drive community wellness, recreation and economic development in Greer. Currently under construction, […]

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UEFA Euro 2032 will be co-hosted by Italy and Turkiye (Credit: FIGC / UEFA)

Italian Football Federation Confirms Potential UEFA Euro 2032 Host Cities

The Italian Football Federation has confirmed that it has received submissions from 13 cities with 16 stadiums that could be potential host cities and stadiums for UEFA Euro 2032, which will be jointly hosted by Italy and Türkiye. Interested venues had to submit the relevant documentation to the FIGC to verify their compliance with the […]

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