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Wrexham Kop Stand
This Populous rendering shows the vision for the new, permanent Kop Stand at STōK Cae Ras stadium.

Wrexham Unveils Plans for New Kop Stand at STōK Cae Ras Stadium

Wrexham AFC has unveiled plans for a permanent 5,500-seat Kop Stand at the club’s STōK Cae Ras stadium, including a provision for a safe standing area. The new Kop Stand would be designed with a roof to amplify sound from the spectators towards the pitch. The new stand would allow the STōK Cae Ras Stadium […]

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Justin Romero

Justin Romero Named Executive Director of USOP National Pickleball Center

Pickleball 4 America, owner of the US Open Pickleball Championships, has hired Justin Romero as the executive director of its renamed USOP National Pickleball Center in Naples, Florida. Romero, a former college tennis player and professional pickleball player, will oversee all aspects of the USOP NPC’s operations including membership, instruction and the USOP Pro Shop […]

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Contiki

Travel Brand Contiki Launching Run Club Tours

Contiki, a travel brand for 18-to-35-year-olds, is launching Run Club travel for young travelers who enjoy fitness to explore Europe while connecting with like-minded runners. Contiki’s Run Club features two itineraries: European Highlights and European Whirl Plus. These trips combine cultural hotspots and guides with a variety of runs along sites such as the Eiffel […]

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IOC 2028 Youth Games
IOC President Thomas Bach announces the Host of the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2028. Photograph: IOC/Greg Martin

Dolomiti Valtellina to Host 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games; Paraguay Bids for 2030 Youth Olympics

The Italian Alps will host the 2028 Winter Youth Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee announced last week. The Games will be held in Northern Valtellina, Trentino and Cortina. Seven of the 11 proposed venues for the Youth Olympics will also be used in the 2026 Winter Games. “The election of Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 is […]

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Bills Rams Football
SoFi Stadium will be the host of matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will host portions of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Leaders Declare Region Open for Travel

The recent wildfires that ripped through the Los Angeles region have left an enormous economic impact in their wake. But leaders in the area’s travel and tourism community have issued a message that the region not only remains open for business but plans to thrive despite the challenges that remain. That message is especially timely […]

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Steel City Freeze

SportsPittsburgh to Host Two Major Youth Volleyball Tournaments

SportsPittsburgh will again host the Steel City Freeze volleyball tournaments, starting tomorrow and bringing two consecutive weekends of youth competition to the region. February 1–2 will feature the Steel City Freeze Girls Volleyball Tournament at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, a 10-year staple in the Pittsburgh  sports community. The following weekend, February 8–9, the […]

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HBC Event Services

Gareth Kaminski-Cook Named CEO of HBC Event Services

HBC Event Services has named Gareth Kaminski-Cook as its new CEO. Based in Winchester, England, Kaminski-Cook has 30 years of experience in market-leading industrial organizations across several business sectors. His career has included leadership roles at companies such as Saint Gobain, Rexam, BPB and Danaher, where he played pivotal roles in driving innovation and achieving […]

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Soccers New Hotbed
The crowd cheers as Atlanta United scores against Toronto FC in an MLS match in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Paul Newberry)

Atlanta Marks 500 Days Until 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta Host Committee commemorated 500 days until the FIFA World Cup 26 comes to Atlanta on Friday, announcing two milestones that it will have later this year. The first match set to take place at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) will be June 15, 2026. Atlanta will host eight matches, including […]

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Pickleball Grow the Game

USA Pickleball Serves Announces “Grow the Game” Grant Winners

USA Pickleball Serves, the charitable arm of USA Pickleball, has announced 51 awardees of its inaugural “Grow the Game” grant program to provide equipment and resources to community organizations and schools across the nation. Organizations located in 27 states have been selected to receive grants from USA Pickleball Serves, with awardees including five colleges and […]

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2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup

Sydney to Host 2027 Rugby World Cup Final

Sydney’s 83,000-seat Olympic Stadium will host the 2027 Rugby World Cup final, World Rugby and the local organizing committee announced on Thursday. Sydney will also host five pool matches, two round-of-16 matches, two quarterfinals, both semifinals and the bronze match in addition to the tournament finale. World Rugby also announced six other host cities for […]

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