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CWC PSG Bayern Munich Soccer
The FIFA logo is displayed on the pitch before the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between PSG and Bayern Munich in Atlanta, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Selects Agencies to Design FIFA Fan Festival

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority has selected Solomon Group and WINK to serve as executive producer of the FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta, which will be held at Centennial Olympic Park in June and July 2026 during the World Cup. The agencies were selected from a field of more than 60 applicants lead production and […]

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Impact Houston 25
Youth soccer programs are among the areas that Houston's World Cup legacy project will focus on in years to come. Image courtesy of Houston Host Committee

Houston Announces World Cup Legacy Plans

Houston is making plans to secure a legacy from hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announcing the launch of Impact Houston 26. The initiative will be a joint effort between the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee and the foundation of the Harris County–Houston Sports Authority.   Impact Houston 26 will operate under The Sports Authority Foundation, a 501(c)(3) […]

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Paris Olympics Surfing
John John Florence, of Team United States, rides a wave during round three of the surfing competition, on day three at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Teahupo'o, French Polynesia. (Ed Sloane/Pool Photo via AP)

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Abandons Bid to Become Surfing NGB

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has abandoned its pursuit to become the national governing body of surfing in the United States. The winter national governing body had announced in March that it would challenge USA Surfing’s bid to be re-certified by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, filing a motion with the USOPC to be recognized […]

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Eric Butorac

USTA Names Eric Butorac U.S. Open Tournament Director

Eric Butorac has been named tournament director of the tennis’ U.S. Open, beginning in 2026. Burorac is the USTA’s senior director, player relations and business development, and a former Top-20 doubles pro and ATP Player Council president. He succeeds Stacey Allaster, who will continue serving as USTA chief executive, professional tennis, before she transitions to […]

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Trump FIFA WCup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary of State Marco Rubio listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

FIFA, U.S. Government Launch Expedited Visa Process for 2026 World Cup Travelers

Overseas fans hoping to attend matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States will now be able to apply for an expedited visa application appointment to enter the country — a key sticking point in the organization of one of the world’s largest sports events. Ticket holders planning to travel to the […]

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Cincinnati Marathon
A new report show the 2025 edition of the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati had an estimated economic impact of $45.9 million. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Flying Pig Marathon Generates $45.9 Economic Impact

The 2025 Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, produced by Pig Works, generated an estimated $45.9 million in total economic impact for the region, according to a new report from the Center for Research and Data at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. According to the study, the May 2–4, 2025, race weekend drew more than 51,000 […]

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Perfect Game Fortnite

Perfect Game Creates Fortnite Map

Perfect Game, a youth baseball/softball organizer and scouting service, has entered into Fortnite, creating Perfect Pillars, a custom baseball-themed map built in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and designed by Tarantula Creative Studio. Perfect Pillars will merge competition, teamwork and digital creativity, offering young athletes and fans a new way to engage through the popular […]

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MLS NYCFC Charlotte Soccer
Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda heads the ball away from New York City FC players during the first half of Game 3 in the first round of MLS soccer's Eastern Conference playoffs. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

MLS Adjusts Schedule to Align with International Leagues

Major League Soccer will shift its season schedule beginning in the summer of 2027 to better align with the world’s leading soccer leagues, a move that has been discussed for years and finally won approval by the league’s owners. The new season format will have the league begin plan in mid-to-late July and finish in […]

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Castrol x Mexican National Teams

Castrol to Sponsor Mexican Soccer Team at U.S. Matches

Castrol has signed a multi-year sponsorship with The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol and Soccer United Marketing, the commercial arm and partner of Mexico’s U.S. Tour, to become the official motor oil and lubricant of the Mexican Men’s and Women’s National Teams in the United States. The deal is the latest sports marketing agreement for company, […]

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AUSL Athletes Unlimited Softball

Athletes Unlimited Softball League Adds Two Teams

Athletes Unlimited Softball League has unveiled two new teams, including in the softball hotbed of Oklahoma City. The professional league, which has strategic investment from Major League Baseball, will welcome the Oklahoma City Spark into the league and revealed the identity of a second expansion team, Cascade. The Spark and Cascade will join the defending […]

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