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Portland will host the 2022 Women’s International Champions Cup on August 17 and 20.

Portland to Host 2022 Women’s International Champions Cup

The 2022 Women’s International Champions Cup will take place in Portland, Oregon, this summer as four elite soccer teams from around the world take center stage. The tournament will take place from August 17–20 at Providence Park, the home of the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League. “Whenever we have an opportunity to […]

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Billie Jean King Cup
The 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 8–13.

Glasgow Selected to Host 2022 Billie Jean King Cup

The 2022 Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas Finals will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 8–13, according to the International Tennis Federation. Great Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association has been selected to host the event for the fourth time in the event’s six-decade history. The Finals will be played on indoor hard courts […]

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SailGP
With the addition of a Canadian team in 2022, the country is hoping to host its first SailGP event next season.

SailGP Looks to Host First Race in Canada

As SailGP, an international sailing competition, is underway with its 2022-2023 season and is already looking forward to the next. Following a domestic bid process with interest from more than 10 potential host cities, SailGP has announced the following four Canadian cities are on the shortlist for the 2023–2024 season: Halifax, Nova Scotia; Kingston, Ontario; […]

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Pinehurst
The USGA broke ground on its newest campus, Golf House Pinehurst, on June 6. Copyright USGA/John Mummert

USGA Breaks Ground on New Campus at Pinehurst

The United States Golf Association and Pinehurst, North Carolina, have always had a strong relationship. Now, it’s getting even stronger. The two entities broke ground June 6 on Golf House Pinehurst, the USGA’s newest campus which will include an equipment-testing facility, the USGA Experience and an educational landscape feature. The project is set to be […]

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Bill Noble Park
The park named for former Mayor William Noble will get a $32 million renovation over the next year.

Bill Noble Park Getting $32 Million Renovation For Sports Facilities

The community of Gardendale, Alabama, is excited — and for good reason. On June 2, the city, located north of Birmingham, broke ground on the $32 million redevelopment of Bill Noble Park. The park, which is named for William Noble, former mayor of Gardendale, is adding a sports complex that will feature nine baseball/softball fields, […]

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Big 12 Championship
The Big 12 Conference and Kansas City have extended the men's and women's basketball tournaments in the city through 2031.

Big 12, Kansas City Sports Commission Announce Extension for Basketball Championships

The Big 12 Conference and Kansas City have built a strong relationship when it comes to the conference’s basketball tournaments. The Missouri city has been the site for the men’s basketball tournament since 2010 and with a recent extension, it will remain there until at least 2027. The women’s tournament returned to the area in […]

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World Games 2022
The World Games 2022 will offer day passes for $35, allowing fans to see multiple events for one price.

World Games 2022 Offers Fans Affordable Ticket Option

The World Games 2022 are making it more affordable than ever to experience multiple events throughout the competition. With the announcement of “The World Games Day Pass” — which allows fans to attend multiple sports competitions held during a single day for just $35 — the goal is to provide the opportunity for everyone at […]

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Frozen 4 Preview Hockey
A statue of Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Hall of Fame center Mario Lemieux, left, stands in front of the PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh in 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Penguins and Fenway Sports Group Select Oak View Group to Manage PPG Paints Arena

OVG360, the venue management division of Oak View Group, has been selected to manage PPG Paints Arena, the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The home of the Penguins will be the third NHL facility that OVG360 manages in addition to this season’s two new venues in the league — the New York Islanders’ UBS Arena […]

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Frost Arena
South Dakota State University officials broke ground on a fully remodeled arena thanks to a generous donation from First Bank & Trust. Photo by Brina Sturm/SDSU Collegian

South Dakota State University Making Major Upgrades to Frost Arena

Frost Arena, on the campus of South Dakota State University, is getting a major facelift — and a new name. The groundbreaking ceremony of First Bank & Trust Arena, which is taking the place of what is currently Frost Arena, occurred June 2 with school officials, students and members of the Brookings community in attendance. […]

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Community first champion center
The 164,000-square-foot indoor sports facility features with both ice and hard-court surfaces, as well as the seasonal arena — which will now be known as the BayCare Clinic Seasonal Arena.

Community First Champion Center Renames Seasonal Arena

The seasonal arena at the Community First Champion Center in Grand Chute, Wisconsin, is getting a new name. The 164,000-square-foot indoor sports facility features both ice and hard-court surfaces, as well as the seasonal arena — which will now be known as the BayCare Clinic Seasonal Arena. Fox Cities Sports Development, Inc. announced a partnership […]

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