Author: Matt Traub

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Noelle Malkamaki celebrates her victory at Women's Shot Put F46 Final at the Stade de France during the 2024 Paralympic Summer Games in Paris. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

College Sports System Credited for Olympic and Paralympic Successes

The importance of the collegiate sports system within the U.S. Olympic movement was again emphasized during a panel discussion at the NCAA Convention in Nashville. The livestreamed panel “Paris 2024: The NCAA Impact at the Olympic and Paralympic Games” touched on the impact of college sports on the Games. More than 1,200 former, current and […]

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TRITON World Series Lisbon, 07th and 8th September 2024, Foto Paulo Maria, João da Franca / INTERSLIDE

Triton World Series Championship Heads to Portugal

Triton, a global triathlon series, will hold its world championship in Portimão in the Algarve, Portugal, from October 24–26, as it expands its offerings around the world. Having hosted events in Portugal and Brazil in 2024, those countries will remain on the schedule along with new events in the United Arab Emirates, China, Spain and […]

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New York State: A Regional Guide

With 11 geographically distinct regions, New York State’s world-class tourism industry welcomes all types of visitors (some 306.3 million in 2023) to enjoy the beauty and wonder of  the incredibly diverse state. Here, planners and attendees alike can enjoy an array of innovative venues and dynamic settings for respite and recreation, from awe-inspiring city lights to high mountain peaks, sandy beaches to scenic lakes, thundering falls to bustling main streets.

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Sports Events Up for Bid

  Welcome to the SportsTravel Bid Bowl. Here you will find a list of events that are actively seeking hosts, with RFPs from regional, national and international sports-event organizers who are looking to partner with destinations in the future. To find out about each item below, click on “More Information” to get details about what […]

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Fraser Bullock, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, greets Fabrice Pannekoucke, president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, one of the regions for the French Alps 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, during a trade mission meeting on Thursday in Salt Lake City. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Ties Growing Between 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Hosts

Ties between two future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games hosts were continuing to deepen this week as a delegation of governmental officials from France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, one of two regions that are part of the French Alps 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, are visiting Salt Lake City. The visit is part of a broader trade […]

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Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads the field after the start of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

Belgian Grand Prix to be Dropped From F1 Schedule in 2028 and 2030

The Belgian Grand Prix will stay on the Formula 1 calendar for four of the next six seasons after a contract extension was agreed that will see the circuit in Spa dropped in 2028 and 2030, allowing either older circuits that have not hosted races or new markets to be added to the worldwide calendar. […]

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The Rose Bowl is home to some of the best bowl games in postseason history and hosted another classic on New Year's Day 2024 when Michigan beat Alabama in overtime in the CFP semifinals. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

2025 Sports Calendar: The Year in Major Events

Want to keep track of major events throughout the sports world this year? We have you covered right here with a listing of events both within the United Statest and around the world. JANUARY Jan. 1: CFP Quarterfinal, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California Jan. 1: CFP Quarterfinal, Sugar Bowl, New Orleans Jan. 1: CFP Quarterfinal, Peach […]

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The Superdome will host the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025, as the massive structure celebrates its 50th anniversary. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

Super Bowl LIX FanFest Heading to 30 Cities

The National Football League will have FanFest celebrations in all 30 of its team markets as part of Super Bowl LIX next month in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome. Verizon will transform stadiums and venues on February 9 with on-field access, live music, local chefs and meet-and-greets at each location with current and former […]

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Unrivaled Sports Acquires Rocker B Ranch, An Expansive Premier Destination For Youth Baseball And Multi-Sport Experiences In Texas

Unrivaled Sports Acquires Rocker B Ranch

Unrivaled Sports has added Rocker B Ranch in Texas to its baseball and multi-sport division of venues with plans to expand the facility in the future. The Rocker B Ranch acquisition is the latest since Unrivaled Sports formed in 2024. In 2024, Rocker B Ranch hosted nearly 60,000 visitors, including over 900 baseball teams that […]

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