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Nitro
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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Mullett Arena
The new 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Arizona State University has been named after Don Mullett and family.

Arizona State Honors Mullett Family With Arena Name

Arizona State University announced the new on-campus multi-purpose arena will be named Mullett Arena in recognition of Donald “Donze” and Barbara Mullett‘s commitment to ASU and Sun Devil Athletics. Mullett Arena, which is managed and operated by Oak View Group, will host Sun Devil hockey, gymnastics and wrestling, as well as concerts, family shows, community […]

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US Youth Soccer

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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Desert Diamond Casino Arena

Glendale Arena Rebranded as Desert Diamond Casino Arena

The city of Glendale’s 18,000-seat facility in Arizona, the previous home of the Arizona Coyotes, will be renamed Desert Diamond Arena after a new partnership between Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment and ASM Global was announced on Tuesday. Located less than one mile apart in Glendale’s vibrant Sports and Entertainment District, the partnership will integrate […]

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NWSL championship
The 2022 edition of the NWSL Championship will take place at Audi Field in Washington D.C. in primetime on CBS.

National Women’s Soccer League Moves Championship Game to Primetime

The National Women’s Soccer League Championship will air in primetime for the first time ever in a major announcement between the NWSL, Ally Financial and CBS Sports. The 2022 Ally Financial NWSL Championship, presented by Budweiser, will air on CBS and stream on Paramount Plus on October 29 from Audi Field — primary home of […]

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IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships
Youth competitors will gather in Dallas August 22–31 for the 2022 IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships. This marks the first time the event has been held in the United States. Photo by ifsc-climbing.org

Dallas Hosting 2022 IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships

Dallas has a storied history as a sports hub, having hosted major events including the Super Bowl, NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final. But the city has expanded to bring in events of all shapes and sizes, including the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Championships. For the first time in the event’s history, the […]

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cryptoCityViewTerrace

Crypto.com Arena Announces Extensive Renovation Project

The home for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Kings and (for now) Los Angeles Clippers will undergo a nine-figure renovation investment as AEG announced plans to upgrade Crypto.com Arena and the accompanying Xbox Plaza at L.A. Live with completion targeted for the fall of 2024, with the arena remaining open for […]

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Little League Classic
The MLB Little League Classic combines big leaguers with youth baseball players in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Teams Announced for 2023 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport

Just as the dust was settling on the 2022 MLB Little League Classic, the league has announced the teams that will take part in the 2023 version. The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are next up to head to Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The game, which will be held on Sunday, August 20, and serve as a […]

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Ukraine Invasion Russian Sports
FILE - Drivers compete during the Russian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. A number of federations, including skiing, curling and Formula 1, pulled premier events out of Russia following the invasion. (Yuri Kochetkov/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Formula One Executive Says ‘Never’ Racing in Russia Again

Formula One, which did not race in Russia this year after the country’s invasion of Ukraine, said that it would likely never race in the country again. Formula One Chief Executive Stefano Domenicali said over the weekend that the contract between F1 and the organisers of the Russian Grand Prix was terminated soon after the […]

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QuadCitiesArena

Quad City Civic Center Renamed Vibrant Arena at The Mark

Vibrant, a financial services company, has acquired the naming rights to the Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority’s 12,000-seat multi-purpose arena and conference center located in Moline, Illinois with the venue formerly known as the TaxSlayer Center renamed Vibrant Arena at The MARK. The arena is home to two local sports franchises: The Quad City […]

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