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The design for the Victoria Park Olympic Stadium in Brisbane has been unveiled (Credit: Cox Architecture / Queensland Government)

Design Unveiled for 2032 Olympic Stadium in Brisbane

The design for the Victoria Park Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, to be used for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, has been officially unveiled. The stadium, with a capacity of 63,000, will be designed and constructed by Australian firms Cox and Hassell, in collaboration with Japanese group Azusa Sekkei. The companies previously worked on […]

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U.S. Figure Skating Partners with Bombas

U.S. Figure Skating has reached a deal with Bombas to become an official supplier of the national governing body. Bombas is a sock and apparel brand with a mission to help those experiencing homelessness. For every item purchased, one item is donated to a network of over 4,000 partners around the United States and Canada. “At Bombas, we […]

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Sports Event Trends We’re Watching in 2026

At the end of every year, our editorial staff at SportsTravel likes to take a look back at the year past and a look ahead to the year to come. And this year, we’re joined by our newest addition, Paul Stevens, who became senior editor of SportsTravel in November after a career in the business-to- […]

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USA Judo Awards Spokane the 2026 Junior Olympic National Championships

USA Judo has awarded its 2026 Junior Olympic National Championships to Spokane, Washington, returning to the destination for the first time since the 2023 USA Judo Senior National Championships. The 2026 event is expected to attract 900 athletes, aged 5–20, for the competition, which will be staged at The Podium Powered by STCU, June 19–21. […]

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LA28 Ticket Draw Registration to Open on January 14

Registration for the ticket draw for all Olympic sports at the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles will officially open on January 14, 2026 on LA28’s tickets page. By registering for the ticket draw, it will be the first chance for fans who wish to attend the Games to secure a time slot to […]

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Coach Snoop Cheers for Team USA – Credit U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Photo courtesy of USOPC.

Snoop Dogg Joins USOPC as Honorary Coach

Snoop Dogg, the darling of recent Olympics-related coverage on NBC, has a new role with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee – honorary coach. The entertainment legend and entrepreneur becomes the first person to be bestowed with the title. In the volunteer role, he will join the USOPC staff, coaches, medical experts, administrators and partners […]

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Pro Bowl Football
AFC middle linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) of the New York Jets, knocks down a pass attempt to NFC tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) of the Minnesota Vikings during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

NFL Approves Investment in New Professional Flag Football League

NFL clubs have voted at the virtual December League Meeting to support the development and launch of a professional flag football league. The landmark decision authorizes 32 Equity, the league’s collective investment vehicle, to enter into an agreement with a partner to operate a professional flag football league and invest up to $32 million in […]

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ANOC has marked one year to go until the XXVIII General Assembly in Hong Kong, China (Credit: ANOC)

ANOC Marks One Year to XXVIII General Assembly in Hong Kong

The Association of National Olympic Committees and members of the local organising committee have marked one year to go until the XXVIII ANOC General Assembly in Hong Kong, China, when the NOC network and international sports leaders will converge on the city. The General Assembly will bring together the Olympic movement for three days of […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard has partnered with YouTube for athlete content (Credit: U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners with YouTube for Athlete Content

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and YouTube have announced a new partnership, aimed at bringing fans closer to Team USA athletes as they prepare for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milan–Cortina, Italy. The pact marks the first partnership between YouTube and a U.S. winter national governing body. Under terms of the deal, YouTube […]

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AMMA President Gordon Tang (Credit: AMMA)

FIMMA Launches to Unify MMA and Secure Place in Olympic Games

The Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association has launched the Federation of International Mixed Martial Arts, a new international mixed-martial arts federation, to unify the sport under clear global governance and secure its eventual place in the Olympic Games. FIMMA’s launch is in response to calls from athletes and national federations for a new world governing […]

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