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USA Weightlifting will bid to host 2022 IWF World Championships in Atlanta after China pulled out of its plan to host the event in Chongqing citing difficulties related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese Weightlifting Association resigned as host on March 23 over rules that would have required all athletes and officials to quarantine for […]
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The World Games will be contributing a portion of tickets purchased for this summer’s event in Birmingham, Alabama, to support athletes in Ukraine. The $1 ticket contribution will also be made every time The World Games 2022 merchandise is bought. The funds will be contributed to the Sports Committee of Ukraine, the official organization of […]
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Phil Andrews has announced his resignation as chief executive officer of USA Weightlifting, effective July 15, ending a six-year tenure that has seen him guide the national governing body through two Olympic Summer Games and 15 World Championships. Andrews joined USA Weightlifting in January 2013 before becoming CEO in 2016. Andrews led efforts to improve […]
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English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United, one of the biggest sports franchises in the world, will have a U.S. fan event for the first time in three years on April 16 in Miami. #ILOVEUNITED MIA will start at 8 a.m. at Oasis Wynwood building to a live screening of the Premier League match against Norwich […]
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Major League Pickleball, a professional pickleball league that showcases professional pickleball players in a unique team format, has announced an expansion to 12 teams for 2022 and new team owners including entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. Eight teams took part in the league’s first season in 2021. The league has also confirmed that the 2022 MLP Draft […]
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The USL has named Court Jeske to the position as chief commercial officer, expanding his previous role in leading the league’s business development and partnerships, while adding veteran soccer marketing executive Greg Lalas as the USL’s first chief marketing officer. The new hire of Lalas and promotion of Jeske is part of the league’s expansion […]
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One of the longest-running bowl game sponsorships has ended as the Tampa Bay Bowl Association announced that the New Year’s Day game, known as the Outback Bowl since 1996, will instead be called the “Tampa Bay Bowl.” “We are thrilled about our new Tampa Bay Bowl logo and name which is a reflection of our […]
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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will attend The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, organizers confirmed this week. Bach plans to attend the Opening Ceremony on July 7 at Protective Stadium, which opened last year, as well as several of the sports competitions during his stay in Birmingham. “We’re very honored that the President of […]
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Organizers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar have launched an accomodation booking website for fans who will attend games and also launched a Hayya Card app, which will be mandatory to attend matches. After purchasing tickets, fans must apply for a Hayya Card, a mobile app which will include free public transport for […]
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The NACE Starleague has announced Visit Myrtle Beach will be its official travel partner. NACE Starleague is a partnership between CSL Esports, the National Association of Collegiate Esports, Nerd Street Gamers and Mainline with more than 600 colleges and universities. NACE oversees match rules in compliance with game publishers, competitor verification, recruitment best practices and […]
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