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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Wrestling

Penn State to Host 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Wrestling

The Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State has been selected to host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials ­– Wrestling on April 19­–20 in University Park, Pennsylvania. The champions from the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Wrestling will become eligible to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. […]

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Pickleball Federation of the Americas

Pickleball NGBs Create the Pickleball Federation of the Americas

The National Governing Bodies for the sport of pickleball in the United States, Canada and Mexico have announced the creation and launch of the Pickleball Federation of the Americas. The PFA will serve as the first continental pickleball federation in the Americas for the purpose of promoting the development and growth of pickleball throughout North […]

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national collegiate wheelchair championships
Drake University will host the first ever 100m national collegiate wheelchair championships as part of the Drake Relays on April 29. Photo by Mike Byrnes/Drake University

Field Announced for Inaugural 100m National Collegiate Wheelchair Championships

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the NCAA and Drake University have announced the field of competitors for the inaugural 100m national collegiate wheelchair championships. The event is slated for April 29 as part of the 2023 Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, and is one of several initiatives of the USOPC/NCAA Para-College Inclusion […]

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Kristyn Smith Savannah Sports Council

Visit Savannah Hires Kristyn Smith as Director of Savannah Sports Council

Visit Savannah has hired Kristyn Smith as director of the Savannah Sports Council. Smith joins the organization from OneSpartanburg, Inc. in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she held a similar position in sports tourism development. Smith will lead the Savannah Sports Council team in researching and generating hotel bookings in sports and related markets, along with […]

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2023 Bassmaster Classic

2023 Bassmaster Classic Creates $35.5M Economic Impact for Knoxville

According to numbers released by Visit Knoxville, the 2023 Bassmaster Classic generated an estimated economic impact of more than $35.5 million for the Tennessee community. The 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota saw a crowd of 163,914 fans descend on Knoxville for Classic Week activities. The March 24–26 event also broke […]

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Mason Miller
Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oakland A’s Sign Land Agreement for Las Vegas Ballpark

The Oakland A’s have made the next move toward relocating to Las Vegas, announcing that the team has signed a binding agreement to purchase 49 acres of land near the Las Vegas Strip for the site of a future ballpark. In a statement, the team, which for years has negotiated with the city of Oakland […]

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Concacaf Gold Cup

U.S. to Play in Chicago, Charlotte, St. Louis for 2023 Gold Cup

Concacaf announced the full match schedule for the 2023 Gold Cup with the United States playing group stage games in Chicago, Charlotte and St. Louis. Concacaf earlier announced the 15 stadiums in 14 United States and Canadian destinations that will host matches of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup with four first-time hosts. The 17th edition […]

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World Champions Cup

World Champions Cup to Debut in December at Concession Golf Club

The inaugural World Champions Cup will be played December 7-10, 2023, at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida, the latest international team competition that will be sanctioned by the Champions Tour and will feature U.S., European and International teams playing over three days of competition. World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els, 2003 U.S. […]

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FIFA

FIFA Confirms Argentina as Host for 2023 U-20 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed Argentina as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023, which will start May 20 after Indonesia was removed as host “due to the current circumstances” in late March. FIFA earlier announced that Indonesia would not host the tournament due to political turmoil regarding Israel’s participation in the tournament. Indonesian President Joko […]

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USA Softball OKC

USA Softball Sets Naming Rights Search for Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City

USA Softball has announced it will search for the first-ever naming rights partner for its softball complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which serves as the headquarters for USA Softball and hosts numerous local, regional and national softball events throughout the year including the NCAA College World Series. “This is an exciting opportunity for a company […]

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