Author: Justin Shaw

USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series

Bloomington to Host 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series

The 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series will be held at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, from August 14–16. The event, hosted by the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, will bring more than 300 athletes and their families to Minnesota for the international competition. The USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series will take place across […]

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Obstacle World Championships
The sport of obstacle continues its rise with its own world championship as it prepares to be a part of its first Olympic Games in 2028 as a discipline of modern pentathlon. UIPM photo

Beijing to Host Inaugural Obstacle World Championships

The International Modern Pentathlon Union’s inaugural Obstacle World Championships will take place in Beijing, which will host the first four years of the event, running through 2028. The first World Championships, set to launch in October 2025, will be UIPM’s first step into standalone obstacle competitions. The competition will be hosted within the sports complex […]

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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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Game Day USA

Game Day USA Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Game Day USA, which specializes in amateur baseball and softball event production and management, celebrated Opening Day for its 20th anniversary season on April 4 its preseason championships on the new synthetic turf fields at Crown Point Sports Complex in Indiana. “Opening Day always creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, but this year is […]

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FIFA Club World Cup

All 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Host Cities to Receive $1 Million

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the organization will make a legacy contribution of $1 million to each of the 11 cities that will host matches at the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, Seattle and Washington D.C. are the 11 Club […]

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Jetr

Jetr Global Tabs Rebecca Maxwell as Vice President of Immigration

Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment has appointed attorney Rebecca Maxwell as vice president of immigration for the firm, which specializes in international immigration for sports and entertainment, government affairs and global strategy. Maxwell brings more than a decade of experience in immigration law and policy, having held roles at both the U.S. Department of Justice […]

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NAIA Volleyball Cedar Rapids

NAIA Men’s Volleyball National Championship to Remain in Cedar Rapids

The NAIA has extended its agreement with Cedar Rapids Tourism and Mount Mercy University in Iowa, naming them hosts of the men’s volleyball national championship through 2026. The men’s volleyball national championship includes 12 teams competing in a five-day tournament. Through 2026, the championship will be held at Alliant Energy Powerhouse. “Cedar Rapids Tourism is […]

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Overland Park Open

USA Pickleball Creates Overland Park Open Tournament

USA Pickleball, in partnership with UTR Sports, has announced the creation of the Overland Park Open, an official USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournament hosted by Visit Overland Park in Kansas. The tournament will take place May 14–18 at SERV pickleball and entertainment venue and will be free to the public. “Pickleball’s Most Obsessed City is […]

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WSX Perth 2024
World Supercross will head back to Australia after a successful double header in Perth in 2024. Photo courtesy of World Supercross

World Supercross Announces Four Locations for 2025 Events

World Supercross has made a flurry of announcements as its 2025 schedule begins to take shape, featuring Buenos Aires, London, Cape Town, South Africa and Gold Coast, Australia. Buenos Aires is set to become the first Latin American stop for World Supercross at the Buenos Aires City Grand Prix. World Supercross London’s debut will take […]

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SI Women’s Games

Sports Illustrated to Launch SI Women’s Games

Sports Illustrated has announced a biennial all-star competition featuring elite female athletes across six sports. The inaugural SI Women’s Games is scheduled for October 28 through November 2 in Oceanside, California. It will give participating athletes the opportunity to earn prize money while competing for the title of champion. Teams of domestic and international athletes […]

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