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F1 Miami GP Auto Racing
Charles Leclerc leads Kevin Magnussen (20) and Esteban Icon (31) during the Formula One Miami Grand Prix on May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Formula 1 Unveils 24-Race Schedule for 2024

Formula 1 has shuffled its 2024 schedule, returning China to the 24-race schedule while also moving some race dates around in what the series describes as a move to calendar regionalization that will reduce logistical burdens and making the season more sustainable. There will be three races in the United States again on the 2024 […]

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Major League Pickleball

Major League Pickleball Announces Additions to Leadership Team

Major League Pickleball by Margaritaville has named Julio DePietro has its next chief executive officer as Brian Levine will move from the interim CEO role into a strategic advisor position at the league. DePietro will oversee the continued overall business development of MLP. DePietro was a part owner of the Florida Smash, where he lobbied […]

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Spurs Wembanyama Basketball
San Antonio Spurs draft pick Victor Wembanyama handles the ball following an introductory news conference on June 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Victor Wembanyama, Kylian Mbappé Big Draws as Olympic Ticket Sales Resume

Fans hoping to watch major French stars Victor Wembanyama and Kylian Mbappé at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games will face heavy demand when more tickets go on sale Wednesday worldwide on a first-come, first-served basis for soccer, basketball, handball and sailing, which are all held at regional venues. Wembanyama, the NBA’s recent No. 1 draft […]

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Kristin Kloster

IOC Names Kristin Kloster Coordination Commission Chair for 2026 Olympics

IOC Executive Board member Kristin Kloster will become the new Chair of the Coordination Commission for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, replacing Sari Essayah, who resigned following her appointment as a minister in the new Finnish government. Kloster was a member of the Evaluation Commission for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and […]

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World Rugby

New World League for Rugby May Start in 2026

World Rugby and other major stakeholders in the international game have begun planning on the future global calendar with the men’s and women’s games getting a new competition for international windows to increase depth throughout the game. Meetings over the weekend were between International Rugby Players, World Rugby, the British and Irish Lions, the major […]

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Black Rock PGA Tour

Black Desert Resort to Host First PGA Tour Event in Utah Since 1963

The PGA Tour has announced a new tournament, the Black Desert Championships, will be held during the FedExCup Fall segment of its schedule starting in 2024 in Greater Zion, Utah, the first time the PGA Tour has held an event in the state since 1963. The four-year agreement will see the tournament hosted at Black […]

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USA vs Italy Garrett Muagututia
Team USA's Garrett Muagututia spikes the ball in a 2022 match against Italy. Photo via the VNL

Volleyball Nations League Action Comes to Southern California

With an increased emphasis on the fan aspect of the competition both for those who watch in person and those who follow online, the Volleyball Nations League will host the third and final week of the men’s preliminary round VNL matches at the Anaheim Convention Center from July 4–9. The Men’s VNL 2023 features 16 […]

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PHFAction
Boston Pride forward Tori Sullivan shoots on Minnesota Whitecaps goaltender Amanda Leveille during a PHF game on January 25, 2020. (Collin Nawrocki)

Report: Women’s Hockey Leagues to Merge

The Premier Hockey Federation has been bought by a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers who intends to merge the PHF with another group to create a new women’s pro league that would start in January, according to media reports. Mark Walter’s firm acquired the PHF, which was scheduled to begin its ninth season of […]

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World Surf League

Executive Changes Made at World Surf League

Erik Logan has left the World Surf League with two of the organization’s top executives jointly leading the company while the WSL looks for a new chief executive officer. Logan’s immediate departure will result in Emily Hofer, WSL’s chief people and purpose officer, and Bob Kane, chief operating officer and chief legal officer, jointly leading […]

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