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World Boxing

Liverpool to Host Inaugural World Boxing Championships

Liverpool will host for the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 from September 4-14 at M&S Bank Arena, the first Elite-level global championship for men and women hosted by the international federation. The action will feature competition in 10 weight classes for both men and women and will be the first time that male and female […]

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Crimson White Tournament

Visit Tuscaloosa Hosting Inaugural Crimson White Tournament

Visit Tuscaloosa and DC Elite Productions have announced the inaugural Crimson White Tournament, scheduled for October 19–20 at Bowers Park as part of DC Elite’s Collegiate Star Tournament Experience series. The University of Alabama and University of West Alabama will start the event as part of a special kickoff party at John and Ann Rhoads […]

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Amerant Bank Arena

Florida Panthers and Broward County Extend Arena Operating Agreement

The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are extending an operating agreement with the Broward County Commission for five more years, ensuring that the team remains in the market through 2033 and likely well beyond. Broward County will have the option to retain the Panthers for two additional five-year terms for a total of 19 years, […]

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CHL USA Prospects Challenge

USA Hockey to Participate in Inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge

The Canadian Hockey League and USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program will look to capitalize on the sport’s cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face off in an annual two-game series starting in November. The CHL USA Prospects Challenge will see the top first-year NHL Draft-eligible prospects from the Western Hockey League, Ontario […]

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IOC

Seven Candidates Announced to Succeed Thomas Bach as IOC President

Seven candidates will compete in the election for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee at the 143rd IOC Session held from March 18–21, 2025, in Greece. The seven applicants officially announced their candidacies by the deadline of midnight on September 15. The group includes two former Olympic champions, a prince and the son of […]

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Sha’Carri Richardson Prefontaine 2024
Sha'Carri Richardson wins the women's 100 meters at the Prefontaine Classic on May 25, 2024, in Eugene, Oregon. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)

Prefontaine Classic Announces 2025 Dates

The Prefontaine Classic has announced its dates for the 2025 edition, as the event returns to Hayward Field at the University of Oregon on July 5, 2025, for the 50th edition of the meet. The announcement comes one day after the end of the 2024 Wanda Diamond League at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme in […]

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APP 2024

Association of Pickleball Players to Double Schedule in 2025

The Association of Pickleball Players has announced an expansion of its 2025 tournament calendar, featuring nearly 50 competitions throughout the year highlighted by 14 nationally televised APP Tour events with increased prize purses. The APP’s seventh season will also be the first year at its new headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The APP Tour is […]

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USA Boxing Crop

USA Boxing Creates Esports Task Force

USA Boxing has announced the creation of an Esports Task Force to develop standards and best practices for future USA Boxing esports events. The Task Force’s creation follows the International Olympic Committee’s decision to host the inaugural eSports Olympic Games in Saudi Arabia in 2025, which IOC President Thomas Bach said is a “major step […]

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Tampa Bay Discover Airlines

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Partner with Discover Airlines

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Discover Airlines of the Lufthansa Group have announced a partnership to promote travel between Germany and Florida. The alliance also aims to increase the excitement for American football in Germany as the National Football League looks to grow its fanbase ahead of the November 10 game between the New York […]

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Beach Dodgeball

Kissimmee to Host 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup

Kissimmee, Florida, will host the 2025 Beach Dodgeball World Cup from April 3–6 at Island H2O Water Park, featuring more than 600 participants from over 15 countries. “Bringing a beach event to a city without a traditional beach shows how we think outside the box to deliver exceptional experiences,” said Tyler Weyant, director of sports […]

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