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American Dream Becomes New Home for Metropolitan Riveters

The Premier Hockey Federation’s Metropolitan Riveters will play home games at American Dream, an entertainment and mall complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the next three seasons starting with the 2022–2023 PHF campaign. The agreement gives the Riveters a permanent facility for all practices and games at The Rink, American Dream’s regulation-size ice rink […]

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The IOC Executive Board holds its second day of meetings on September 9, 2022, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Photo via IOC

Analysis: IOC Playing a Delay Game for 2030 Winter Games Host

There are three Olympic Games between Summer and Winter editions over the next six years but after two days of the International Olympic Committee’s executive board meetings, one takeaway more than any other is center stage — and it’s for a Games that does not yet have a host. Here are five takeaways from what […]

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John Farra Named U.S. Biathlon Director of Sport Development

U.S. Biathlon has named John Farra, a 1992 Olympian and NCAA cross country skiing All-American, as its director of sport development, a newly-created position as part of the national governing body’s mission to fortify its athletic position for the future. Farra’s role will focus on talent identification among junior and collegiate cross country skiers and […]

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2023 World Combat Games Headed to Saudi Arabia

The Global Association of International Sports Federations has announced the 2023 World Combat Games will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 21–30. The final dates were approved in a joint meeting between GAISF and the local organizing committee. The meeting was co-chaired by Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee Vice President Prince Fahad bin Jalawi […]

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NBA Experiences Offers Fans VIP Access to Games in Abu Dhabi and Paris

NBA Experiences is offering fans the chance to be a part of the league’s first games in the United Arab Emirates this fall. The Atlanta Hawks take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Eithad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on October 6 and October 8 in preseason action. To ensure access to these historic […]

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Katie Woods Named NBC World Series Tournament Director

Katie Woods has been named tournament director for the National Baseball Congress World Series, becoming the ninth director dating to 1935 and becoming the first woman to hold the position. In her new role, Woods will lead all aspects of the NBC World Series, including team selection, tournament operations, budget, schedule, promotions, merchandise, and marketing. […]

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For the first time since 1996, NASCAR will return to the North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina in 2023 for its All-Star weekend.

NASCAR Making Historic Return to North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2023

For the first time in 27 years, NASCAR will return to storied North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina next season. The sport is returning to one of its original tracks for the 2023 edition of the NASCAR All-Star Race during NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season, part of three days of racing from May 19–21. The official […]

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Financial Stresses for Future Games the Focus of IOC Meetings

Looming financial concerns over the two upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games was one of the main focuses of attention for the International Olympic Committee during Thursday’s first day of Executive Board meetings, at which the IOC heard reports on progress for each of the future Winter and Summer Games. Paris 2024 has faced growing budget […]

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West Coast Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments Stay in Las Vegas

The West Coast Conference and Boyd Gaming have announced a contract extension that will keep the University Credit Union WCC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas through 2025. The 2023 tournament will take place from March 2–7, with the men’s and women’s champion earning an automatic bid to the […]

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Big East Moves Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tournaments to Maryland SoccerPlex

The Big East Conference Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships presented by Jeep will be played at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, beginning in 2022. The agreement spans three years and includes the 2022, 2023 and 2024 postseasons. Since 2015, both the semifinals and finals of the men’s and women’s championships have been played on […]

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