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UFL

United Football League Launches Expansion Process

The United Football League has announced the launch of its first expansion process for prospective markets looking to bring spring football to their communities. The UFL currently consists of eight teams — the Arlington Renegades, Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, San Antonio Brahmas, St. Louis Battlehawks and D.C. Defenders. The league, which […]

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Digger Smith
Jordan R. “Digger” Smith has stepped down as chairman of the AJGA Board of Directors after 44 years of leadership. AJGA Photo

American Junior Golf Association Announces New Chairman of the Board

The American Junior Golf Association has named Jim Nugent as the new chairman of the board and Angela Rho as president after Jordan “Digger” Smith stepped down as chairman after 44 years of leadership and service. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together as an organization,” Smith said. “The AJGA’s mission of […]

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USA Cycling

USA Cycling Reveals Schedule for 2025 National Championships

USA Cycling has unveiled the schedule for its 2025 national championships, spanning multiple disciplines which will draw thousands of cyclists and fans from around the country. “We’re still on Cloud 9 from the record-breaking performances of Team USA cyclists at the Paris 2024 Olympics,” said Brendan Quirk, USA Cycling president and chief executive officer. “That […]

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IPC Board
The current IPC Governing Board features 14 members, all of whom met in Milan, Italy, last week. Photo by NPC Italy

International Paralympic Committee Reaches Milestone 100th Governing Board Meeting

The International Paralympic Committee hosted its 100th in-person Governing Board meeting in Milan last week with the Italian Paralympic Committee hosting the event. During the three-day meeting, the Board discussed key learnings from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and received progress updates on future Paralympic Games editions and the IPC membership. The first IPC Governing […]

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Robert Stull
Robert Stull, right, is congratulated by Klaus Schormann after being elected as president of Modern Pentathlon. Photo courtesy of UIPM

LA28 Venue Among To-Do List for New UIPM President

Rob Stull, the newly elected president of the International Modern Pentathlon Union, says a venue for the sport in the 2028 Olympic Summer Games is among the top priorities as the international federation’s new president. Stull, the chief executive officer for USA Pentathlon Multisport, has been elected for a four-year tenure that includes the 2028 […]

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AAU Hockey Jacksonville

Jacksonville to Host AAU College Hockey 2025 National Championship

AAU College Hockey’s 2025 National Championship will take place at the Community First Igloo in Jacksonville, Florida. “We are proud to be the first city in Florida and the South to host this event,” said Michael Corrigan, president and chief executive officer of Visit Jacksonville. “We are dedicated to bringing more and more sporting events […]

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PFL Dubai

Professional Fighters League Set to Expand into Dubai

The Professional Fighters League, the only MMA promotion with a regular season and playoff format, is set to expand its global footprint and run events next year in Dubai. Dubai is set to host the Champions Series World Title event, following the signing of a multi-year partnership between the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, […]

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Formula 1 Vegas Go Carts

Formula 1 Launches Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas in 2025

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is moving toward a year-round experience. Race organizers have announced that the Las Vegas Grand Prix Pit Building will become home to the Grand Prix Plaza in partnership with Round Room Live, featuring karting, educational exhibitions, merchandise and more. The plaza is expected to open in the spring of 2025. […]

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Gymnastics Preview Olympics
Sunisa Lee competes in the floor exercise during the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)

New Orleans Selected to Host 2025 U.S Gymnastics Championships

New Orleans has been selected to host the 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and the USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show. The event, hosted by Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, will be staged at the Smoothie King Center, August 7–10. It will be the first time in 30 years that New Orleans has hosted the […]

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