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USA Triathlon

USA Triathlon Creates Youth and Junior Cross National Championships

USA Triathlon will hold its inaugural Youth and Junior Cross National Championships from July 12–13 on the mountain biking trails in Hagg Lake, Oregon. The inaugural youth event will take place in conjunction with USA Triathlon Cross National Championships, offering multisport athletes of all abilities the chance to compete in cross triathlon on a national […]

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Sandhills Global Youth Complex
Former Nebraska Cornhusker and Kansas City Royals player Alex Gordon spoke during the grand opening of the Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sandhills Global photo

Sandhills Global Youth Complex Holds Grand Opening

The Sandhills Global Youth Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska, held its official grand opening ceremony on April 26, with members of the community and former Major League Baseball players celebrating a project expected to bring between $15–20 million to the area each year. The all-turfed complex will host local, regional and national baseball and softball tournaments […]

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Richmond United 288 Group

Richmond United Tournament Series Partners With The 288 Group

Richmond United Tournament Series has announced a partnership with The 288 Group, a Richmond–based marketing and travel services provider, to enhance lodging and transportation experiences for teams and families attending its tournament series. “Partnering with The 288 Group was a meaningful and natural step for us,” said Chris Friant, director of tournaments for Richmond United. […]

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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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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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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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TOCA Skills Showcase

TOCA Football Brings Back Skills Showcase Across U.S.

Soccer tech company TOCA Football has announced the launch of its second annual TOCA Skills Showcase, a competition that will take place at 22 of the company’s soccer centers across the United States. Champions of this year’s showcase will receive airfare, hotel accommodations and tickets to the 2025 Major League Soccer All-Star Skills Challenge on […]

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All-Ripken Futures Games

2025 All-Ripken Futures Games Headed to Panama City Beach

The 2025 All-Ripken Futures Games Powered by Under Armour will take place December 11–14 at Publix Sports Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. The year-end event features the top youth baseball talent from the All-Ripken Games season. Ripken Baseball also announced an addition to its 2025 All-Ripken Games schedule, as the series will head to […]

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Celtic FC Elite Tournaments

Celtic FC Partners with Elite Tournaments for Youth Tournament

Celtic Soccer Academy and Elite Tournaments have announced a partnership that will see the Scottish Premiership club host its first international tournament in North America. “We are thrilled to partner with Celtic FC and the Celtic Soccer Academy to bring an unparalleled brand experience and youth event to Maryland,” said Elite Tournaments President Mike Libber. […]

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Play Forever Project

“The Sandlot” Cast Members to Present a Check to Rose Park Baseball

“The Sandlot,” a classic baseball movie that has stood the test of time since its release in 1993, is finding ways to give back to youth baseball more than three decades later. The Play Forever Project — founded by Sandlot cast members Grant Gelt (Bertram Grover Weeks), Victor Dimattia (Timmy Timmons), and Shane Obedzinski (Tommy […]

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