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AJGA Brings New Tournament to Paducah

The American Junior Golf Association has announced a partnership with the McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission and Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring a junior golf event to the Kentucky destination. The McCracken Sports Junior Championship presented by Paducah CVB will run July 15–17 at the Country Club of Paducah. The qualifier will be […]

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West Michigan Sports Commission Generated $90.8 Million in 2024

The West Michigan Sports Commission says youth and amateur sports tourism generated $90.8 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2024 through 112 events, the highest year in the organization’s history for visitor spending. “The WMSC’s primary mission is to be an economic generator for West Michigan through sports tourism and this past […]

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NWSL Reveals Important 2025 Schedule Dates

The National Women’s Soccer League 2025 season will begin March 7 with the Challenge Cup in Orlando, Florida, and feature 190 matches and revised summer competition format before an eight-team playoffs in the fall. The Challenge Cup at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando features a rematch of the 2024 NWSL Championship between the Orlando Pride and […]

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

Tampa Bay Rays Commit to Tropicana Field Repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays will support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, The Associated Press reported Monday. Hurricane Milton tore the Trop’s fabric roof to pieces when it came ashore Oct. 9, causing water and other damage to interior parts of the now-exposed ballpark. […]

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Canada to Host Five Women’s International Hockey Tournaments Through 2030

The International Ice Hockey Federation will have five women’s international tournaments heading to Canada in the next six years after an announcement made during the World Junior Championships that concluded over the weekend. The expanded partnership will see Canada host the U18 Women’s World Championship in 2026, 2028 and 2030, in addition to the Women’s […]

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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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Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe to Play Puerto Rico Tennis Exhibition

Carlos Alcaraz, champion of Wimbledon and the French Open, will play two-time U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe in an exhibition match at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on March 2, 2025. The event will be hosted by Mónica Puig, Puerto Rico’s Olympic gold medalist, who played in last year’s “Battle of the Legends” against Venus […]

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