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USA Weightlifting

USA Weightlifting Sees Three Members Elected for International Weightlifting Federation Roles

USA Weightlifting saw three of its members win elections during the International Weightlifting Federation’s conference May 23–25 in Riyadh as Ursula Papandrea, Paula Aranda and Kyle Pierce all have been selected to key roles with the IWF. Papandrea will remain in her position of first vice president, Aranda will serve on the Development and Education […]

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Scotland Soccer Europa League
Rangers FC fans hold up their scarfs during a Europa League match between Rangers FC and Union Saint-Gilloise in Glasgow. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Rangers Under New Ownership After Deal With U.S. Consortium

Scottish club Glasgow Rangers are under new ownership after an American group of investors including 49ers Enterprises have bought 51% of the soccer team, making a long-awaited takeover official. Andrew ­Cavenagh becomes the new chair at Rangers with Paraag Marathe, the president of 49ers Enterprises, as vice-chair. 49ers Enterprises is the investment arm of the […]

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Big 12 swimming Greensboro

Greensboro to Host 2026 Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship

The Greensboro Aquatic Center in North Carolina has been selected to host the 2026 Big 12 Conference Swimming and Diving Championship. The event will span five days from February 24–28 and will mark the first time the venue will host the Big 12’s swimming and diving championship and only the second time the Big 12’s […]

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US Figure Skating

2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships Head to Salt Lake City

The 2026 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships will travel to Salt Lake City, the first time the event will be held in the state of Utah and the future host of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. “We are excited to bring the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships to Salt Lake City for the first time,” […]

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2032 Paralympics Brisbane
IPC President Andrew Parsons met with Australian Paralympians Ella Sabljak (left) and Dr. Bridie Kean (right) during his visit to Australia. Photo from Brisbane 2032

Paralympic Leader Challenges Brisbane 2032

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons challenged the organizers of the 2032 Paralympic Summer Games in Brisbane by highlighting a sporting rivalry between the future hosts with a previous Paralympic host, Sydney. “Without doubt, the year 2000 was a gamechanger and provided the foundations from which we could advance the Paralympic Games and wider Paralympic […]

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Breeders’ Cup 2026 2027

Kentucky, New York to Host Upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championships

Keeneland Race Course in Kentucky and Belmont Park in New York will be the respective host sites for the 2026 and 2027 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The 2026 running will mark the fourth time that Keeneland will host the World Championships (2015, 2020, 2022). Belmont Park will welcome the Breeders’ Cup in 2027 for a […]

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MLC Florida

Broward County to Host Major League Cricket Event

Broward County Stadium in South Florida will welcome Major League Cricket action during the July 4 weekend, as the first professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United States plays at the renovated venue from July 1–6. There will be nine matches over six days including a Fourth of July doubleheader, as well as entertainment, food […]

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Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota to Host 2025 CSCAA Open Water National Championship

The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America will hold its 2025 Open Water National Championship n December 13 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. The event — which began in Kansas and was most recently held at Florida International University in Miami — will be hosted in partnership with Visit Sarasota. As […]

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International Table Tennis Federation

IOC Official Petra Sörling Wins Tight Table Tennis Election

IOC member Petra Sörling of Sweden retained the presidency of the International Table Tennis Federation on Tuesday in a 104-102 win over Khalil al-Mohannadi of Qatar, the ITTF’s senior executive vice president. Supporters of al-Mohannadi then called into question the integrity of the vote held after Qatar hosted the world championships. Delegates in an increasingly […]

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Woodcreek Club
The Woodcreek Club in Elgin, South Carolina, will host the 2026 Colonial Life Charity Classic. Photo courtesy of The Woodcreek Club

New Korn Ferry Tour Event Coming to South Carolina

South Carolina is adding another major golf event to its portfolio with the creation of the Colonial Life Charity Classic, a new Korn Ferry Tour event in May 2026 at The Woodcreek Club in Elgin, South Carolina, just outside Columbia. The event is set to debut May 11–17, 2026. Framed by the Tom Fazio-designed Championship […]

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