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USA Football has launched the Stars and Stripes Fund, a new initiative dedicated to supporting the national governing body’s teams they prepare for upcoming World Championships, World Games and the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. The Stars and Stripes Fund is designed to impact the athlete’s journey by reducing barriers to participation and […]
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As flag football continues its rapid ascendance around the world, USA Football is capitalizing on the increased interest with the documentary “Champions Rising: USA Football’s National Team.” The 90-minute film, produced by Duality Sports & Entertainment and directed by Mike Pacicco, premiered on USA Football’s YouTube channel today. The documentary chronicles the journey of the […]
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NEW ORLEANS — The NFL’s increased emphasis on flag football was on full display with multiple events over the week to showcase the league’s years-long push into the sport, especially on the girls and women’s front. Flag football debuts on the Olympic program in 2028 in Los Angeles and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday […]
Continue ReadingCallie Brownson has joined USA Football as senior director of high performance & national team operations. Brownson — who joined the Cleveland Browns in 2020 as chief of staff and most recently served as the Browns assistant wide receivers coach — will be responsible for selecting, training and leading the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National […]
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With several mega sports events on the horizon for North America — including the World Cup and the Olympic and Paralympic Games — industry leaders share their thoughts on how these events are driving important travel policy discussions, how destinations should position themselves for the future when it comes to sports, what your destinations and […]
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Two large partnerships have been announced in football, as a pair of major brands are aligning themselves with the sport. USA Football, the sport’s governing body in the United States, has announced a multi-year partnership with Under Armour through the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The sportswear company is the new official and […]
Continue ReadingUSA Football is again sanctioning flag football tournaments in 2024 as teams that compete in sanctioned tournaments will earn points toward the USA Football team rankings. Operators and football leagues may apply to have their tournaments sanctioned and elevated by USA Football, with sanctioned tournaments having quality and experience standards. Squads that place in the […]
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Yes, having the backing of the National Football League was a major plus for flag football in its quest for Olympic inclusion. How could it not be? One of the biggest leagues in the world wanting to continue spreading its brand internationally was a powerful attraction for the International Olympic Committee, including using the sport […]
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Flag football being named to the 2028 Olympic program earlier this year completed an impressive rise for the sport. Having the sport in the Los Angeles Games is a massive win for the NFL in broadening its global reach. On the IOC’s part, having the NFL promoting the Olympics does the same in expanding its […]
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The LA28 sports program was officially confirmed by the International Olympic Committee during its annual session on Monday in India with baseball/softball, flag football, cricket, lacrosse and squash providing a mix of new and returning sports to the Olympic Summer Games. All five were voted in as a single package with two “no” votes from […]
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Fraser Bullock was officially named executive chair and president for the Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City while former Utah Speaker of the House Brad Wilson was named as chief executive officer.
The @MountainWest Conference, in partnership with the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, will host the 2025 Credit Union 1 Baseball Championship at Sloan Park in @VisitMesa, Arizona, May 21–24.
.@usavolleyball has announced that Denver will host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships on May 24–28, an event which will run alongside the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship.
The Sports Facilities Companies has been selected to operate Destination KP, a new youth sports venue located on Long Island, New York, withTim O’Connell appointed as general manager.
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