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MCWS 75

Men’s College World Series Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

The College World Series of Omaha, Inc. has announced a celebration of its 75th Anniversary, honoring decades of baseball moments with a lineup of events and activations around the city before the June 13 start of this year’s event. A dedicated anniversary website will serve as a central hub for all event details, historical retrospectives […]

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By Supertri

Supertri Launches New Race Series with Four U.S. Events

Short course triathlon organization Supertri is expanding its portfolio with the launch of By Supertri, a brand designed to broaden access to the sport. The expansion is marked by the acquisition of two events in Texas — the Ascension Seton CapTex Triathlon and the Kerrville Triathlon — which join events in Chicago, Long Beach and […]

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USA Shooting

USA Shooting Announces Multiple Changes to Board of Directors

USA Shooting, the national governing body for Olympic and Paralympic shooting sports, has announced changes to its board of directors with Tim Rupli elected as chair and Ward “Trig” French as vice chair. Rupli succeeds Jim Mitchell. USA Shooting’s membership also elected Jack Burch and Michael Chubb to serve as at-large directors and Jim Byrne […]

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Hayward Field
Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, will host the 2025 USATF Para National Championships in conjunction with the USATF Outdoor Championships. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Hayward Field to Host 2025 USATF Para National Championships

The 2025 USA Track & Field Para National Championships will take place at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon from July 31 through August 2, the first time in U.S. Para track and field history that the meet will be combined with the USATF Outdoor Championships. The Para program joined USATF last fall. The […]

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USOPC

Dr. Vivek Murthy Returns to USOPC Board

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced that Dr. Vivek Murthy has rejoined its board of directors, having been named in February of 2020 before stepping down in March of 2021 to reassume the role of Surgeon General of the United States he held previously from 2014–2017. “It is a privilege and a […]

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IndyCar

Doug Boles Announced as New President of IndyCar

Doug Boles has been promoted to president of both the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, succeeding Jay Frye, Penske Entertainment announced ahead of the race circuit’s 2025 season, which begins next month. Boles has been president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2013, including the sellout of the 100th Indianapolis 500, the first full-capacity crowd […]

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Thomas Bach Esports
IOC President Thomas Bach met with Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh to discuss the inaugural Olympic Esports Games. IOC Photo

Olympic Esports Games Debuting in 2027, IOC Announces

The Olympic Esports Games will debut in 2027 in Riyadh, the International Olympic Committee has announced, while laying the groundwork for those to qualify for the inaugural event. The Esports World Cup Foundation will become the founding partner of the Games. The IOC and EWCF will collaborate with key stakeholders to establish qualification pathways, enhance […]

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Snow League Marriott

Snow League Partners with Marriott Bonvoy For Inaugural Season

The Snow League, launched by three-time Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White, has announced a partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, making the hospitality giant the league’s official hotel and loyalty partner for its inaugural season. Snow League is the first professional winter sports league exclusively dedicated to snowboarding and skiing. The league will kick off in Aspen […]

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World Snowshoe championships

2025 World and US Snowshoe Championships Dates Moved

The North Country Sports Council has announced that the 2025 World Snowshoe Championships, US Snowshoe Championships and Open Championships in Brillion, Wisconsin, will take place in December 2025 instead of the previously scheduled March dates. The new timing allows the event to be integrated with other activities, including the annual Santa Ski at Ariens Nordic […]

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