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WorldAthletics

World Athletics Sets 40% Rule for Women on National Boards by 2029

World Athletics says national track and field federation executive boards must be at least 40% female by 2029 after the governing body of athletics published further details of its three-year gender leadership strategy on Tuesday, having achieved gender parity on its ruling council in 2023 and becoming the first Olympic sport to do so. “This […]

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North Carolina, TCU to Open 2026 College Football Season in Ireland

North Carolina and TCU will play in the fifth annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on August 29, 2026. The game at the 47,000-capacity Aviva Stadium will be one year after the same two teams open the 2025 college football season against each other on September 1 in Chapel Hill, […]

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APTOPIX Paris Olympics Surfing
Caroline Marks of the United States surfs during the gold medal match of the surfing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Teahupo'o, Tahiti. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Battle Ongoing for NGB Recognition of Surfing

Two organizations seeking to be the national governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States have each had their day in front of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s Certification Review Group. USA Surfing’s bid to be re-certified by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee is being challenged by U.S. Ski […]

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NCAA Championships Wrestling
Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson, right, takes on Minnesota's Gable Steveson during the 285-pound championship match at the NCAA wrestling championship in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Upcoming NCAA Championship Bid Cycle Detailed

The bid portal for the next NCAA championship bid cycle will open this summer with bids due in the fall and the announcement of future hosts for dozens of championships coming in the summer of 2026. NCAA Vice President of Championships & Alliances Anthony Holman presented the tentative timeline for the next bid cycle during […]

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Esports World Cup

Esports World Cup 2025 Finalizes Schedule, Lineup of Games

The Esports World Cup Foundation has finalized the full lineup of games, tournament schedule and Club Championship rules for the Esports World Cup 2025. The confirmed EWC 2025 game lineup will include mainstay esports titles such as Rocket League, Call of Duty, DOTA 2, Counterstrike and League of Legends. New additions include Crossfire, Fatal Fury: […]

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AmericanAirlinesFIFA

American Airlines Joins as Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA 2026 World Cup

American Airlines will be the official North American Airline Supplier for the FIFA 2026 World Cup throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, promoting offers and opportunities in partnership with FIFA’s world sponsor Qatar Airways. American Airlines is headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the host cities with nine matches for the World Cup and […]

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USA Football Certified as National Governing Body by USOPC

USA Football has been certified as the official national governing body for the sport by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, marking a milestone for the organization ahead of flag football’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. USA Football oversees all aspects of American football including selecting, training and leading the […]

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2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship Heads to Orlando

The 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from May 22–27. “Orlando has always been a vibrant hub for sports and entertainment, making it the perfect location to host the 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship,” said Steve Bishop, chief operating officer of USA Volleyball. […]

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APTOPIX Britain Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony
Fireworks illuminate the sky during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham, England, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Seven Nations Declare Interest in Future Commonwealth Games Hosting

Seven nations and territories have expressed an interest in bidding to host a future Commonwealth Games, the organization has announced. Canada, India and Nigeria will bid for the 2030 Games, with two additional nations also confirming their interest in 2030. New Zealand has signalled its interest in hosting 2034. “We are thrilled with the incredible […]

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FIFA Base Camp Options

Fourteen New Team Base Camp Options for FIFA 2026 World Cup Added

FIFA has released its latest set of Team Base Camp options for the 2026 World Cup with a total of 62 options now available across three countries with the vast majority of them in the United States. Wednesday’s announcement added another 14 options from which the 48 participating teams may opt to establish the hub […]

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