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United States Aquatic Sports

United States Aquatic Sports Endorses World Aquatics President, Treasurer

United States Aquatic Sports has endorsed the re-election of World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam and treasurer Dale Neuburger. USAS is comprised of USA Swimming, USA Diving, USA Artistic Swimming, USA Water Polo and US Masters Swimming. The organization is headed by President Patricia Miller. As part last week’s board meeting, USAS passed decisions regarding both […]

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USA Team Handball

Ryan Johnson Steps Down as USA Team Handball CEO

USA Team Handball Chief Executive Officer Ryan Johnson has informed the Board of Directors that he will resign from his role effective February 28. USATH’s Board of Directors has appointed Events and Membership Manager Martin Branick as the interim chief executive officer, effective March 1. The Board of Directors is undertaking a comprehensive search for […]

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Thomas Bach

Bach Backs IOC Stance on Russia for 2024 Paris Olympics

It was nearly a full year ago that Russia invaded Ukraine, leading to a succession of condemnation and sanctions throughout the world that — somewhat surprisingly — included swift, strong action from the International Olympic Committee. This weekend, in the face of growing criticism around Europe for his plans to allow some athletes from Russia […]

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PWHPA

Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association Reveals Championship Details

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association in partnership with the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken, Coachella Valley Firebirds and Oak View Group has announced details surrounding its 2022–2023 season championship weekend. The event will be the final stop of the Secret Dream Gap Tour and will take place in Irvine, El Segundo and […]

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Beijing Olympics Ice Hockey
Sweden goalkeeper Lars Johansson blocks a shot during the men's bronze medal hockey game against Slovakia at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Sweden Weighs 2030 Winter Olympic Bid After IOC Meeting

Having eight times lost a bid to host the Olympic Winter Games, the Sweden Olympic and Paralympic Committees as well as Swedish Sports Confederation said this week it will study whether to bid for the Games yet again with a host for 2030 not yet determined. A report from the study will be presented on […]

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Singapore World Aquatics

Singapore to Host 2025 World Aquatics Championships

The 2025 World Aquatics Championships will take place in Singapore with water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving all being organized in one location. “World Aquatics could not be happier to know that the hosting of our main event for 2025 is in such good hands, thanks to the team here […]

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Lee O’Neill

Lee O’Neill Named Senior Vice President of USL League One

The United Soccer League has announced the addition of Lee O’Neill to its leadership team as senior vice president of USL League One. O’Neill joins the USL with more than two decades of experience in soccer performance, most recently as general manager and academy director for English club Ipswich Town FC. O’Neill will provide strategic […]

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SuperBowl
The helmets for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set next to the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl Media Center on Wednesday in Phoenix. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Nothing Neutral About AFC, NFC Conference Title Game Future

When the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles kick off in Super Bowl LVII, it will be two weeks after both teams advanced to Phoenix by winning their respective conference championship games at home — and home-field advantage became a talking point during this year’s postseason. “I’ll play anywhere, man,” Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce […]

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Ivy League NYC

2024 Ivy League Basketball Tournaments Head to New York City

The Ivy League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments will move to New York City in 2024 at Levien Gymnasium on the campus of Columbia University. The decision for next year comes after renovations to Levien Gymnasium were completed sooner than anticipated at the time the original rotation for the tournaments was announced. “New York City […]

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