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Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul Elected Badminton World Federation President

Thailand’s Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul was confirmed as the new Badminton World Federation president at the 86th BWF Annual General Meeting in Xiamen, China, on April 26. Leeswadtrakul, who is the second woman president of the BWF, won unopposed. “For me, badminton has always been more than a sport and tonight marks a deeply meaningful milestone,” […]

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US Youth Soccer

US Youth Soccer Names Tom Condone Chief Executive Officer

US Youth Soccer has named 20–year soccer veteran Tom Condone as its new chief executive officer, placing Condone in charge of 54 USYS member state associations, 10,000 clubs/leagues and one million administrators, coaches and volunteers. Condone was named US Youth Soccer interim chief executive officer in February after the departure of Skip Gilbert, who had […]

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RFK Stadium is visible from Air Force One as it takes off from Andrews Air Force Base in 2017. The former home of the Washington Commanders is slated to be the future home for the Commanders. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Washington Commanders to Build New Stadium at RFK Site

The Washington Commanders are moving back to the site of their glory days, as the team has announced its new stadium will be built on the RFK campus. The Commanders and Mayor Muriel Bowser announced their deal Monday to construct a new home for the football team in the city at the site the old […]

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GameChanger Debuts First National Brand Campaign

GameChanger has announced its first national brand campaign: For the Sport of Love, which focuses on the coaches, parents, and families who show up every day in youth sports. Filmed in California, the campaign features real athletes and coaches from across the greater Los Angeles area. GameChanger is a Dick’s Sporting Goods company that works […]

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US Olympic Paralympic Museum

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Unveils Summer Games Gallery Refresh

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum unveiled a refreshed Summer Games gallery this week with a new lineup of artifacts that highlight Olympic and Paralympic stories made possible thanks Judi and Jack Johnson and the David and Eula Wintermann Foundation. The refresh introduces a new Games Spotlight Case, which will rotate annually to focus […]

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EPCR Rugby Lyon

Lyon to Host Two Major Rugby Finals

European Professional Club Rugby has chosen Lyon to host the 2027 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals Weeken at the 59,186-capacity OL Stadium, home to French football side Olympique Lyonnais. French cities have hosted the Champions Cup final five times and in 2027, Lyon will welcome the event for the second time, having […]

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USA Flag

USA Flag Announces Multi-Year Strategic Partnership With Athletes Hospitality

USA Flag, one of the largest operators of flag football tournaments, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Athletes Hospitality to provide customized housing solutions and logistical support for all of USA Flag’s tournaments and camp series. “USA Flag is thrilled to partner with Athletes Hospitality,” said Charles Davis, co-founder and president of USA Flag. […]

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Professional Women’s Hockey League Expands to Vancouver

Vancouver will be the newest team in the Professional Women’s Hockey League and will begin play next season at Pacific Coliseum, marking the league’s first entry into the West Coast. Vancouver will join Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto. Pacific Coliseum is nearby the PNE Agrodome, which will be the team’s practice facility. […]

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Ju'Riese Colon speaks on a panel about youth sports during TEAMS '22 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Jared Wickerham)

U.S. Center for SafeSport Fires CEO Ju’Riese Colón

The Associated Press reported that the U.S. Center for SafeSport fired Chief Executive Officer Ju’Riese Colón on Tuesday, ending to a tenure that began in 2019 when she was hired to help the center established to combat sex abuse in Olympic sport. The Associated Press said it was told of Colón’s removal in an email. […]

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Jay M. Robinson Mondo Track & Field Facility
The Jay M. Robinson Mondo Track & Field Facility has become a destination for major events. Photo courtesy of Explore Cabarrus

Concord to Host USA South Conference Championship

The Jay M. Robinson Mondo Track & Field Facility will host the USA South Conference Championship on April 25–26 in Concord, North Carolina. The event is the first meet of the 2025 season at the Cabarrus County venue, featuring 150 athletes competing in track and field events including high jump, long/triple jump and all throwing […]

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