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Max Cobb will start his new role in October and relocate to Salzburg to work full time from the IBU Headquarters. Photo via US Biathlon

U.S. Biathlon Leader Max Cobb to Head International Biathlon Union

U.S. Biathlon President and Chief Executive Officer Max Cobb has been named by the International Biathlon Union as its new secretary general and will be leaving U.S. Biathlon this fall to take the helm of the international sports federation based in Salzburg, Austria. Cobb will start his new role in October and relocate to Salzburg […]

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Fanatics Named LA28 Online Merchandise Retailer

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games have agreed to a comprehensive merchandise and retail agreement with Fanatics that will see the merchandiser run LA28 and Team USA’s online retail platforms and develop the uniforms for volunteers at the Games. The agreement extends to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Team USA brand. As part […]

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World Rugby, International Working Group on Women & Sport Launch Collaboration

World Rugby and the International Working Group on Women & Sport have launched a call to action encouraging global sports leaders to get behind the gender equality in sport movement. The two organizations have pledged to work together over the next four years, starting this November, to raise awareness of the need for positive change […]

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NAIA Partners with Mammoth Sports Construction and FieldTurf

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has agreed to terms with both Mammoth Sports Construction and FieldTurf as its ‘Official Sports Construction and Architectural Design Firm’ and ‘Official Turf Partner,’ respectively, the first time that the NAIA has secured the partnership categories. “This partnership with both Mammoth Sports Construction and FieldTurf is historic for the NAIA,” […]

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For the first time ever, the Nitro World Games will take place outside U.S. soil when they head to Brisbane, Australia, October 22–23.

Nitro World Games Coming to Brisbane October 22–23

Nitro Circus is gearing up for its biggest event of the year — the Nitro World Games in Brisbane, Australia. The list of competitors has been revealed with more than 70 participants from five continents battling in Freestyle Motocross, FMX Best Trick, BMX Best Trick, BMX Triple Hit, Skate Vert and Scooter Best Trick. The […]

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Athletes gather in the University City Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony on October 12, 1968, for the Summer Games in Mexico City. The 72,000-capacity venue opened in 1952 and was used for the 1955 Pan-American Games, 1986 FIFA World Cup and the 1990 Central American and Caribbean Games and remains active as a soccer stadium. (AP File Photo)

Another Country Enters 2036 Summer Olympic Bid Race

Another previous host of the Olympic Summer Games has shown interest in hosting a future Games, with the Mexican Olympic Committee beginning discussions with the International Olympic Committee over the possibility of a bid for 2036. Mexico City was the host in 1968 and will be one of three cities in Mexico to host matches […]

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Ski Jumping Teams from United States and Norway Create Partnership

USA Nordic Sport and Norges Hopplandslaget, Norway’s national governing body for ski jumping, have announced a formal partnership to advance the sport worldwide that will see both organizations working together and coaching athletes at training camps in both nations. The partnership has been approved by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation and is designed to […]

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United Futsal Names Erin Thetford as Director of Marketing and Communications

United Futsal has announced Erin Thetford as its new Director of Marketing and Communications. Prior to her new role, Thetford spent seven years at the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau as its sports business manager, where she promoted Oklahoma City as a destination to sports events and tournaments, a position that introduced her to […]

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US Youth Soccer has more than 2 million registered players.

US Youth Soccer Sets Presidents Cup and National Championship Series Sites

US Youth Soccer has announced its regional host locations for the 2023 Presidents Cup and regional host locations for the 2023 National Championship Series. The Presidents Cup will be celebrating its 15th anniversary. Each regional location will host more than 100 teams, with each player expected to be accompanied by two additional people. Eastern: Valley […]

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