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Genesis Invitational
The crowd gathers around the 18th green at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles in 2020. This year's tournament will be relocated because of the wildfires in the region. File Photo by Tim Schneider/SportsTravel

PGA to Move Genesis Invitational After Los Angeles Wildfires

The PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational will be moved out of the Pacific Palisades area after wildfires near Riviera Country Club and throughout Southern California, the latest in a series of sporting events moved or postponed. The Genesis Invitational is hosted by Tiger Woods. As well as annually hosting the tournament, Riviera Country Club is also […]

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Scott O’Neil LIV Golf

LIV Golf Tabs Scott O’Neil as Chief Executive Officer

LIV Golf has announced Scott O’Neil as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. O’Neil will drive the strategic vision, business operations, and global growth for the league and its 13 teams. Greg Norman, the public face of LIV Golf as its first chief executive officer and commissioner, will remain involved with the organization. “On […]

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CrossFit Albany

Albany to Host 2025 CrossFit Games

Discover Albany will host the 2025 CrossFit Games from August 1–3 at the MVP Arena, marking a first for the event on the East Coast. Discover Albany estimates the impact will exceed $5.5 million in direct visitor spending and generate over $500,000 in local taxes. The event will bring in an estimated 5,669 room nights. […]

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IWCLA Midwest Cup

2025 IWLCA Midwest Cup Moves to Denver

The IWLCA Midwest Cup will move to Denver this summer as Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, home of Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids, will host teams from across the Midwest from June 14–15. “We’re incredibly excited to host the IWLCA Midwest Cup at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver,” said Caitlin Schmelz, vice president of lacrosse […]

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USA Ultimate

Burlington to Host 2025 USA Ultimate College Championships

The USA Ultimate College Championships will return to the west coast this spring as USA Ultimate has announced Burlington, Washington, as the site of the 2025 Division I event. The four-day tournament will take place May 23–26 at Skagit River Sports Complex and Burlington-Edison High School. DiscNW and Skagit Tourism Bureau will serve as co-hosts […]

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Paris Paralympics Athletics
Noelle Malkamaki celebrates her victory at Women's Shot Put F46 Final at the Stade de France during the 2024 Paralympic Summer Games in Paris. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

College Sports System Credited for Olympic and Paralympic Successes

The importance of the collegiate sports system within the U.S. Olympic movement was again emphasized during a panel discussion at the NCAA Convention in Nashville. The livestreamed panel “Paris 2024: The NCAA Impact at the Olympic and Paralympic Games” touched on the impact of college sports on the Games. More than 1,200 former, current and […]

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TRITON World Series Lisbon 2024
TRITON World Series Lisbon, 07th and 8th September 2024, Foto Paulo Maria, João da Franca / INTERSLIDE

Triton World Series Championship Heads to Portugal

Triton, a global triathlon series, will hold its world championship in Portimão in the Algarve, Portugal, from October 24–26, as it expands its offerings around the world. Having hosted events in Portugal and Brazil in 2024, those countries will remain on the schedule along with new events in the United Arab Emirates, China, Spain and […]

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Let’s Do This HotelPlanner

Let’s Do This Partners with HotelPlanner

Let’s Do This, a booking platform for endurance and adventure events, has partnered with travel technology company HotelPlanner. The collaboration will see HotelPlanner’s infrastructure integrate hotel booking options into the Let’s Do This system. The integration is expected to roll out this year, with select events offering bundled ticket-and-hotel packages soon after. “HotelPlanner’s cutting-edge technology […]

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SailGP Event 1 Season 2025 Dubai
The U.S. SailGP Team helmed by Taylor Canfield sails past the technical area during a practice session ahead of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix in November 2024. Photo by Felix Diemer for SailGP.

United States SailGP Team Partners with Nirvana

The United States SailGP Team has announced a partnership with Nirvana to assist with the team’s travel, accommodations and logistics for SailGP events throughout the 2025 season. Nirvana will serve as the Official Travel Management Supplier for the team and will book the team’s travel and accommodation across all events. The fifth season of SailGP […]

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2026 AHL All Star

2026 AHL All-Star Classic Headed to Rockford

The American Hockey League has announced the Rockford IceHogs will host the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic. The event will take place at BMO Center and include the All-Star Skills Competition on February 10, followed by the Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on February 11 and the All-Star Challenge that evening. Rockford is the […]

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