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Sports ETA Tabs Christina Velasquez as Director of Education and Research

Sports ETA has announced Christina Velasquez as the organization’s new director of education and research. Velasquez joins Sports ETA with nearly a decade of experience in professional education and research roles. She previously served as the director of education at the American Academy of Optometry. “Christina’s exceptional experience and passion for professional development make her […]

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Women’s Lacrosse League Announced Four Inaugural Teams

The Women’s Lacrosse League has unveiled its four inaugural teams: the Boston Guard, New York Charging, Maryland Charm and California Palms. Making their debut at the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League Championship Series, the four teams will compete for the inaugural WLL title from February 11–17 at The St. James in Washington, D.C. The teams were […]

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2026 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup Trophy on display before a press conference at Rockefeller Plaza in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup; Six-Country Bid to Host 2030 World Cup Approved

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup while a six-country, three-continent bid to host the 2030 World Cup was also approved on Wednesday by acclimation rather than an actual vote during an online meeting organized by FIFA in Zurich. Having two editions of one of the world’s largest sporting events approved by acclimation […]

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Lumen Field will host six matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Visit Seattle Announces Preliminary $929 Million Economic Impact Projection for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Visit Seattle projects a minimum of $929 million will be generated for King County over the six FIFA 2026 World Cup matches set to take place at Lumen Field between June and July of 2026, including a U.S. men’s national team game in the group stage. This projection, released Tuesday, includes more than $100 million […]

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Delaware Tourism Office Releases Sports Tourism Impact for 2023

Sports tourism generated $258 million in economic impact for Delaware in 2023, with the majority coming from visitor spending and tournament operations, in the state’s first study to examine the economic impact analysis of sports tourism. The sports tourism sector’s direct spending impact of $257.9 million generated $403.2 million in total business sales in the […]

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NCAA host agreements

NCAA Approves Championship Hosting Agreements for Next Decade-Plus

The NCAA has approved championship hosting agreements for Division I and II men’s and women’s sports, with several extending into 2038. Cary, North Carolina, will host men’s and women’s Division I soccer through 2028 and Division II baseball through 2038. Orlando will be the site for Division I men’s and women’s tennis through 2037 and […]

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FIVB Men’s Volleyball 2025

Chicago, Arlington to Host Volleyball World 2025 Events

Arlington, Texas, and Chicago will host competition as part of the 2025 Volleyball Nations League season, which will feature an expanded and refreshed edition of the tournament. Chicago will host men’s action from June 25–29 with Poland, Italy, Brazil, Canada and China joining the host United States. Arlington will host women’s action from July 9–13 […]

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State and local dignitaries celebrate the opening of the Reno-Tahoe Indoor Track Facility at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Thursday night in Nevada. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

New Indoor Track Facility a Boost for Reno-Tahoe Tourism

Teams and coaches gathered in the stands and alongside the edges of the banked track, chugging energy drinks and chewing on energy bars as athletes from all around the Western United States vaulted, jumped, threw and sprinted over a three-day period. The scene for the Silver State Invitational is what the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors […]

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2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four Logo Revealed

The official logo for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four has been unveiled, featuring elements and colors that represent Phoenix and the state of Arizona ahead of the destination hosting the Women’s Final Four for the first time. Designed by Section 127 in Indianapolis, the logo includes area landmarks and tributes in the design. Its […]

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Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty24

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Continues Partnership with TWENTY24 Cycling

TWENTY24 Pro Cycling has announced the continuation of its partnership with Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge for 2025, joined by the Virginia Tourism Corporation under the brand Virginia is for Mountain Lovers. “TWENTY24 has helped Virginia’s Blue Ridge strengthen our reputation as a world-class cycling destination,” said Landon Howard, president of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge. “Visit […]

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