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The women's soccer World Cup trophy. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

U.S., UK Move Closer to Hosting 2031, 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cups

The United States moved one step closer to hosting the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the international soccer federation announced that a joint bid with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica was the only one submitted for consideration. Meanwhile, a joint bid by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales was the sole bidder for the 2035 […]

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The EOC flag (Credit: European Olympic Committees)

EOC Signs Host Country Agreement with Türkiye for 2027 European Games

The European Olympic Committees and the Ministry and Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye have formally signed the host country agreement for the 2027 European Games in Istanbul. Ahead of the fourth edition of the European Games in 2027, the agreement builds on the host city contract, which was signed earlier this year. […]

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Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay Ceremony Moved Indoors

The Olympic flame for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games has been lit in Ancient Olympia, as the Ceremony was moved indoors due to the wet weather forecast. The Ceremony, taking place at the birthplace of the Olympic Games, marks the beginning of the flame’s journey to Italy.  After a week-long relay in Greece, the […]

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Justin Younghans, the new SVP of Global Partnerships at PFL (Credit: PFL)

PFL Appoints Younghans as SVP of Global Partnerships

The Professional Fighters League, the mixed martial arts league, has announced Justin Younghans as its new senior vice president of global partnerships. Younghans joins PFL from Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, where he had served as vice president of corporate partnership sales and activation since 2022. He has more than 16 years of experience in driving […]

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FIFA and Globant have expanded their partnership (Credit: FIFA / Globant)

FIFA and Globant Expand Partnership to Deliver Digital Services

FIFA and Globant have signed an expanded partnership, which will see the digitally native company deliver a portfolio of IT solutions, software and digital platform development services across FIFA’s ecosystem. After beginning their collaboration four years ago, the expanded agreement will include enhancements to FIFA’s digital platforms and a new mobile app that will help […]

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FIBA has named FOURTEEN as the global apparel supplier for its 3x3 basketball events (FIBA, FOURTEEN)

FIBA Names FOURTEEN Official Apparel Supplier for 3×3 Basketball Events

FIBA has partnered with premium Swiss sportswear brand FOURTEEN to serve as the official apparel supplier for all FIBA’s 3×3 basketball global events. Launching for the 2026 season, the collaboration will see players kitted out in specific 3×3 basketball apparel that reflects the sport’s fast-paced action and urban culture roots, balanced with the FOURTEEN brand’s […]

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Leaders of Utah 2034 unveiled new artwork at Salt Lake International Airport celebrating the new host identity. Courtesy of Melissa Majchrzak.

Utah 2034 Unveiled as Olympic and Paralympic Games Identity

The organizers of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have chosen “Utah 2034” as the new identity of the host efforts, a move designed to embrace and unite communities across the state, including Salt Lake City and Park City, where many of the events will be staged. The move came with 3,000 days to […]

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LA28 Paralympics Schedule

LA28 Unveils Schedule for Paralympic Summer Games

LA28 has unveiled the first look at the 2028 Paralympic schedule, which will feature an unprecedented number of sports and medals, an announcement that comes at the official 1,000-day countdown until Los Angeles’ first Paralympic Games. The 2028 Paralympic schedule will take place over 15 days, and feature more than 15,000 para-athletes who will compete […]

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US Squash Sells Majority Stake in Club Locker

US Squash has sold a majority ownership stake in Club Locker — a proprietary sports management software platform that the national governing body created — to Artisan Ventures, a firm focused on scaling businesses with niche software, content and community offerings. The transaction is believed to be the first example of an NGB creating and […]

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Cordell Tinch competes in the first round of the men's 400 meter hurdles during the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon in 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

USA Track & Field Reports $44.5 Million in Revenue

USA Track & Field is having a moment. The national governing body has announced that it secured $44.5 million in audited revenue in 2024, the largest in the organization’s history and a nearly $8 million increase from 2023. The milestone continues a trend that has seen the NGB record 10 years of considerable growth and […]

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