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Cortina Sliding Track
Construction work is underway on the sliding track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, that is scheduled to host events during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Photo by The Associated Press

Sliding Venue for 2026 Winter Olympics to be Tested in March

Construction progress of a sliding track that will host events at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, a venue the International Olympic Committee wished organizers did not pursue, was still praised during this week’s IOC Executive Board meetings. The Cortina track needs to be certified by March to be approved for use in the February 6–22, […]

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Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town

USA Archery Target Nationals & U.S. Open Headed to Springfield

The 141st USA Archery Target Nationals & U.S. Open will be organized in Springfield, Missouri, at Betty & Bobby Allison Sports Town, a complex that includes 12 outdoor sports fields over its 82 acres. The nation’s best archers next year will compete from August 13–16. The 2025 Nationals take place a few days before the […]

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USA Taekwondo

USA Taekwondo Named World Taekwondo Member National Association of the Year

USA Taekwondo was named Member National Association of the Year at the World Taekwondo Gala in Hong Kong, the latest in a string of achievements for the national governing body. USA Taekwondo won Best MNA Award from the Pan American Taekwondo Union and continued with key milestones including recertification by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic […]

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HBCU Madden 25

NFL and EA Sports to Host Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament

The National Football League and EA Sports will again collaborate to host the Madden NFL x HBCU Tournament, continuing their commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The tournament offers exclusive HBCU student eligibility for the Madden NFL 25 competition, with the top four finalists earning a trip to Orlando during the 2025 Pro Bowl […]

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USOPC

United States Olympic & Paralympic Endowment Announces Award Winners

Five recipients of awards will be recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Endowment for their commitment and contributions to the Olympic and Paralympic movements during the annual awards ceremony on December 6 at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. Cindy Parlow Cone and Brad Snyder will be the recipients of […]

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F1 Venetian Alpine Car
A 2020 version of the Alpine F1 car that raced in Formula 1 was on display in the lobby of the Venetian during race week for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

For Venetian, Alpine F1 Partnership Draws a Crowd

Everybody who walked by gawked at the sight. Plenty stopped to take photos, some trying to touch the focus of everyone’s attention — so much so that a security officer was stationed nearby. It was not the fountain that visitors to the Venetian in Las Vegas saw when they first walked into the lobby area. […]

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Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Ann Arbor Sports Commission Launches Rebrand

The Ann Arbor Sports Commission has announced the launch of its new logo and brand identity, reflecting its mission in creating and hosting sporting events that enrich the community. The brand emphasizes the “We play as a team” motto. The rebrand includes a fresh visual identity designed to enhance partnerships, attract high-caliber events and create […]

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Jaime Weston USAVB

USA Volleyball Names Jaime Weston as Chief Commercial Officer

USA Volleyball has announced the hiring of Jaime Weston as chief commercial officer. Weston previously was the senior vice president of marketing at the National Football League, where she was responsible for setting the brand vision and growth marketing strategies. At USA Volleyball, Weston will lead the commercial and brand strategy of the organization as […]

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World Snowshoe championships

Wisconsin to Host 2025 World and US Snowshoe Championships

Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion, Wisconsin, will host the 2025 World Snowshoe Championships, US Snowshoe Championships and Open Championships from February 27 through March 2, 2025. Ariens Nordic Center — which will also host the U.S. Biathlon Masters Nationals and North American Masters Championships from February 14­–16, 2025 — was chosen as the venue due […]

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