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Lord Sebastian Coe, double Olympic gold medalist and president of World Athletics, discusses the sports world and the legacy of the 2012 Olympic Summer Games at the inaugural TEAMS Europe withJason Gewirtz, vice president, Sports Division, Northstar Meetings Group and the executive editor and publisher of SportsTravel.

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe Re-Elected to Third Term

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe was elected for a third term at the 54th World Athletics Congress in Budapest as the international federation also announced its goal of having 13 members of each gender elected to its council has been reached four years ahead of schedule. A total of 192 voting members of Congress voted […]

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Florida Panthers Renew Partnership With JetBlue

The NHL’s Florida Panthers and JetBlue have renewed a partnership that started in 2009, keeping the carrier as the Panthers official domestic team airline and offering JetBlue Vacations to Panthers Territory members. As part of the new partnership with JetBlue Vacations, members will receive special offers and discounts for JetBlue vacations packages. JetBlue vacations offers customers […]

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USL Rival Esports

USL Partners With Rival to Debut Esports Tournament

The United Soccer League will partner with Rival to launch a gaming community starting August 22 with a tournament using eFootball, developed by Konami Digital Entertainment. The Rival platform will provide the USL with the ability to host tournaments, provide unique experiences and strengthen fan engagement. Konami is the official video game partner for the […]

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Opening Ceremony for The American Western Weekend at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on March 10, 2023. Photo by Michael Clark

The American Rodeo Signs Three-Year Extension with Globe Life Field

Teton Ridge has announced that The American Western Weekend will again take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on March 8–9, 2024, as part of a newly signed three-year partnership. The American, one of the largest rodeo events in the world, was previously hosted at AT&T Stadium before moving to Globe Life Field […]

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2024 Water Ski National Championships Headed to California

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports and the American Water Ski Association have announced the 82nd Goode Water Ski National Championships will be held August 13–17, 2024, at Ski West Village in Arvin, California. The nation’s top water ski athletes will compete for titles in slalom, tricks, jump and overall. Ski West Village previously hosted […]

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WorldAthletics

Eugene, San Diego Awarded World Athletics Championship Events

World Athletics has awarded the 2025 Road Running World Championships to San Diego and the 2026 U20 World Championships to Eugene, Oregon, the international federation’s council announced on Monday. “We are grateful that so many great cities around the world are interested in hosting our events and we’re delighted with the quality of the candidates […]

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GCAC Volleyball

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship Headed to Louisiana

The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission in Louisiana has been awarded a three-year bid to host the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship, beginning with the 2023 tournament. “We are so excited to host the 2023–2025 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Volleyball Championships at Bossier Parish Community College,” said Sara Nelms, director of sports at the Shreveport-Bossier Sports […]

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National Rugby League Names Four Teams to Play in Las Vegas

The National Rugby League in Australia will have four teams compete in premiership matches planned for Las Vegas the week after the Super Bowl in February 2024. The Brisbane Broncos, Manly Sea Eagles, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters will play in Nevada after a series of club proposals within the NRL, which has its […]

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Ironman 70.3 Oregon

Salem to Host Ironman 70.3 Oregon Triathlon Through 2028

Ironman and Travel Salem have agreed to a five-year extension to keep the Ironman 70.3 Oregon triathlon in the destination through 2028. The event, which has sold out every year since it was first announced in 2021, is next scheduled for July 21, 2024. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Travel Salem for […]

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