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MiLB Rickwood Field

Minor League Baseball Plans Negro League Tributes in June

Dozens of Minor League Baseball teams will be holding Negro League tributes throughout the month of June as part of special activations across the sport leading up to two Major League Baseball games being played in Birmingham, Alabama. On June 18, America’s oldest professional ballpark, Rickwood Field, will host a Double-A game between the Montgomery […]

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Jackalope Mississauga

Visit Mississauga to Host Jackalope Action Sports Festival for Three Years

Ontario, Canada, will host the Jackalope Action Sports Festival from July 12–14 at Mississauga Celebration Square and Square One Shopping Centre, the first of a three-year contract between the destination and event organizer. Jackalope, a Tribu property, was created in Montréal in 2012 to shine a spotlight on action sports and create opportunities for communities […]

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LA28 Reynold Hoover

Reynold Hoover Named Chief Executive Officer of LA28

A retired three-star lieutenant general in the United States Army who also had various roles in the federal government, Reynold Hoover was named as Chief Executive Officer for the LA28 organizing committee on Wednesday. Hoover succeeds Kathy Carter, who stepped down as chief executive officer in December 2023. Carter oversaw LA28’s founding partnerships and led a […]

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Volleyball Foundation

FIVB Hosts Launch Event for New Volleyball Foundation

FIVB, the international federation for volleyball, launched its Volleyball Foundation last week in Lausanne with over $625,000 raised through donations and a charity auction to support projects around the world. Piguet Auction House conducted the bidding with volleyball memorabilia donated by the FIVB and legends of the game. Featuring both online and live bidding, the […]

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Omaha Multisport USA Triathlon

Omaha to Host 2025 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival

The 2025 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival will take place at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 4–8, 2025, the national governing body has announced. The event, held in partnership with Omaha Sports Commission, will be returning to the city for a second year in a row. It will take place over five […]

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Allegiant NFL

Allegiant Airlines Creates New Flights for 2024 NFL Season

Allegiant Airlines has announced a series of special flights for the National Football League season out of six airports with direct flights for weekend getaways during the fall. Flights will be targeted for fans of the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings, each of which have airports that […]

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Athletes Unlimited Softball League

Athletes Unlimited Softball League to Launch in 2025

Athletes Unlimited will start up the Athletes Unlimited Softball League with a scheduled launch in 2025 featuring four teams playing a 30-game season. The new league will complement the existing AU Pro Softball Championship season. The announcement was made on Tuesday ahead of the day’s action at the NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma […]

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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)

Charity Auction Bidding Off Los Angeles Rams Gameday Experience

Fans of the Los Angeles Rams have a day left to bid for the chance to fly with the NFL team on its charter to a road game this season along with pre-game field passes and accommodations. The winning bidder on Charity Buzz along with one guest will be able to travel with the Rams […]

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Ultimate Frisbee Association

Ultimate Frisbee Association Elects Tim DeByl as CEO and Commissioner

The Ultimate Frisbee Association has elected Tim DeByl as its new chief executive officer and commissioner effective immediately. Previously the league’s chief operating officer, DeByl becomes the fourth commissioner in UFA history, taking over for Steve Hall, who has held the role since 2018. DeByl will also continue as the co-owner and head coach of […]

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PGA Family Golf Championship

Walt Disney World Resort to Host 2024 PGA Family Golf Championship

Arnold Palmer Golf Management has announced the 2024 PGA Family Golf Championship will take place at Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney Palm Golf Course, September 28–29. Last year, the PGA of America hosted the inaugural event at PGA West in La Quinta, California, with almost 150 participants from 24 states. At the 2024 PGA Family […]

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