Author: Justin Shaw

USA Judo

Wintrust Sports Complex to Host 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic National and International Championships

The 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic National and International Championships will take place at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park, Illinois, from June 20–22. The event will bring together young judo athletes, ages 5­–20, to compete for national titles on the path to future Olympic competitions. The event will feature 1,000 athletes competing across multiple […]

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NAIA wrestling Wichita

Wichita to Host 2025 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected Park City Arena and Visit Wichita as hosts for the 2025 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship. The 2025 championship will be held March 14–15 and will include a double elimination championship bracket at 10 weight classes. It will be the first time the women’s event has taken […]

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Tropicana Field Milton
The roof of Tropicana Field was ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton on October 10 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Hurricane Milton Makes Impact on Sports World

In addition to widespread destruction across Florida, Hurricane Milton has had an impact on the sports world. With winds topping 100 miles per hour and torrential rainfall, the massive storm ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays. The pieces of the shredded roof panels made of translucent, Teflon-coated fiberglass […]

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More than a ballpark
From left, Chris Koenig, Andy Blackburn, Carrie Campbell and Joey Nevin discuss the new initiative between MLB parks to host more events. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

Eight MLB Teams Partner to Host More Non-Baseball Events

Representatives from eight Major League Baseball teams and their host destinations announced a collaboration titled “More Than a Ballpark,” with the goal of expanding the utilization of their venues for meetings, events, private concerts and numerous other non-baseball gatherings throughout the year. The announcement was made at a press conference at the 2024 IMEX America […]

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Auburn Opelika

Auburn-Opelika Tourism Promotes Anthony Terling to Sports Development Director

Anthony Terling has been promoted to sports development director of Auburn-Opelika Tourism in Alabama. Terling was previously the sports and event development manager for Auburn-Opelika Tourism for the past six-plus years. In his new role, Terling will oversee the organization’s sports development initiatives, drive innovation and build on the strong partnerships within the sports community. […]

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Kevin Erlanbach

USA Ultimate Tabs Kevin Erlenbach as Chief Executive Officer

USA Ultimate has announced the hiring of Kevin Erlenbach as its next chief executive officer after spending the past 18 years at USA Hockey, where he most recently served as the assistant executive director of membership. Erlenbach succeeds Tom Crawford, who is retiring after 15 years in the position. As part of USA Hockey’s senior […]

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Grand Prix of Arlington

IndyCar Partners with Cowboys, Rangers for 2026 Street Race in Arlington

The NTT IndyCar Series will team up with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers on the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington, which will race around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field in March 2026. IndyCar made the official announcement on Monday with Penske Entertainment, the Cowboys and REV Entertainment — the official events partner of […]

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Old Trafford Rugby
Old Trafford has hosted many major rugby events over the years, including the 2022 Rugby League World Cup final match between Australia and Samoa. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Super League Grand Final Rugby Staying at Old Trafford

Rugby League Commercial and Manchester United have announced a three-year agreement that will keep Old Trafford as the home of the Super League Grand Final until at least 2027. Other than the Covid-affected 2020 season, Old Trafford has hosted every Grand Final since its inception in 1998. It also hosted the Rugby League Premiership final […]

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IESF

IESF Receives Record Number of Bids for 2025 and 2026 Events

The International Esports Federation has announced the conclusion of the bidding process for hosting the 2025 and 2026 IESF Events — the World Esports Championship and Regional Qualifiers. The organization received a record number of applications, with over 30 cities from across six continents submitting bids. The IESF is reviewing the applications to determine which […]

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Perfect Game Action
Perfect Game events give the best amateur baseball players in the country the chance to play on MLB-caliber fields. Photo courtesy of Perfect Game

Perfect Game Brings Sports Tourism and Economic Impact to Partners

The McDonald’s All-American basketball game annually showcases the best high school basketball players in the country. However, the baseball equivalent to that event takes place over the course of a month each year in Florida. Perfect Game has established itself as a go-to for both college coaches and professional baseball scouts when it comes to […]

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