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Tracey Marek Figure Skating

Tracy Marek Resigns as U.S. Figure Skating CEO

U.S. Figure Skating has announced that Chief Executive Officer Tracy Marek has resigned to pursue other opportunities. “The Board of Directors thank Marek and wish her well in her new endeavors,” the organization said in a statement released Friday afternoon. “The Board has full confidence in the current staff and is working diligently to determine […]

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USOPC

USOPC Announces Updates to Board of Directors

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has made updates to its Board of Directors following the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Paris. Gene Sykes, board chair, will transition from his role as elected independent director to an International Olympic Committee member following his election to the IOC in July. He will continue […]

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USA Judo

Wintrust Sports Complex to Host 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic National and International Championships

The 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic National and International Championships will take place at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park, Illinois, from June 20–22. The event will bring together young judo athletes, ages 5­–20, to compete for national titles on the path to future Olympic competitions. The event will feature 1,000 athletes competing across multiple […]

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NAIA wrestling Wichita

Wichita to Host 2025 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected Park City Arena and Visit Wichita as hosts for the 2025 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship. The 2025 championship will be held March 14–15 and will include a double elimination championship bracket at 10 weight classes. It will be the first time the women’s event has taken […]

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Tropicana Field Milton
The roof of Tropicana Field was ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton on October 10 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Hurricane Milton Makes Impact on Sports World

In addition to widespread destruction across Florida, Hurricane Milton has had an impact on the sports world. With winds topping 100 miles per hour and torrential rainfall, the massive storm ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. The pieces of the shredded roof panels made of translucent, Teflon-coated fiberglass […]

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More than a ballpark
From left, Chris Koenig, Andy Blackburn, Carrie Campbell and Joey Nevin discuss the new initiative between MLB parks to host more events. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

Eight MLB Teams Partner to Host More Non-Baseball Events

Representatives from eight Major League Baseball teams and their host destinations announced a collaboration titled “More Than a Ballpark,” with the goal of expanding the utilization of their venues for meetings, events, private concerts and numerous other non-baseball gatherings throughout the year. The announcement was made at a press conference at the 2024 IMEX America […]

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NJCAA

NJCAA Future Division III Men’s Basketball Championships Head to Herkimer, Rochester

The NJCAA Division III men’s basketball championships will go to Herkimer, New York, in 2026 and 2028 and to Rochester, Minnesota, in 2027. “The Men’s Basketball Committee was pleased to have numerous outstanding candidates to host our DIII Men’s Basketball Championship,” said Greg Witkop, NJCAA DIII men’s basketball chair. “Herkimer and Rochester were selected as […]

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Concacaf SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium Awarded 2025 and 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals

SoFi Stadium will host the 2025 and 2027 Concacaf Nations League semifinals and finals, a continental championship that is held every other year and will be scheduled around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, of which the Inglewood stadium will host multiple matches. SoFi Stadium is home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. In […]

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Major League Table Tennis

Blitzer, Morey Among New Major League Table Tennis Investors

Major League Table Tennis has announced $5.5 million in investment from people including David Blitzer, who has ownership stake in teams in five North American sports leagues, and Philadelphia 76ers executive Daryl Morey. “Table tennis is one of the most exciting sports to watch, as anyone who’s seen it in the Olympics knows,” said Morey. […]

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China Shanghai Marathon
Participants run on the Bund, one of the most popular tourist destinations in town, during the Shanghai International Marathon in 2013. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Shanghai Marathon Becomes Abbott World Marathon Majors Candidate

The Shanghai Marathon will be China’s candidate for inclusion into Abbott World Marathon Majors membership starting in 2027, replacing the Chengdu Marathon. Shanghai joins the Sydney Marathon and Cape Town Marathon as races introduced into the candidate program by Infront. Should any of the races be successful in meeting a three-year criteria period, they would […]

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