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APTOPIX Britain Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony
Fireworks illuminate the sky during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham, England, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Sports Announced for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow’s scaled-back 2026 Commonwealth Games will not include rugby sevens, which was invented in Scotland in the 1880s, as part of a 10-sport program in four venues. Other sports that have been dropped include field hockey, triathlon, badminton, Twenty20 cricket, squash, and diving. The Commonwealth Games program will have athletics and swimming along with track […]

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Placer Valley Tourism

Placer Valley Tourism Acquires Naming Rights for Soccer Complex

Placer Valley Tourism in California, outside of Sacramento, will be the naming-rights sponsor of the Roseville Soccer Complex, which is scheduled to be completed in late 2025. The Roseville City Council approved the 12-year naming-rights sponsorship agreement during a meeting on October 16. Placer Valley Tourism will pay $5 million over the life of the […]

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USRowing Sarasota

USRowing to Host Trio of Large Events in Sarasota

USRowing has announced a series of National Championships, U19 Trials and Beach Sprint Trials in Sarasota, Florida, from June 12–18, 2025. The 2025 Youth National Championships will run June 12–15 at Nathan Benderson Park, while the U19 National Team Trials for the single sculls, pair and double sculls will take place from June 16–17. As […]

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Oak View Group

Oak View Group Launches Stadium-Dedicated Division

Oak View Group has announced the launch of a division focused on the company’s global stadium business called OVG Stadia. The division will include Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, among others. OVG Stadia will also expand the company’s stadium roster internationally which includes Wembley […]

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Utah Championship

Utah Championship Moving to Ogden Golf & Country Club

The Utah Championship, a Korn Ferry Tour event organized by the Utah Sports Commission, will move to Ogden Golf & Country Club in Ogden, starting in 2025 and running through at least 2027. Over its 33-year history, the Utah Championship has taken place at four different courses: Riverside Country Club, Willow Creek Country Club, Thanksgiving […]

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Meijer Sports Complex

West Michigan Sports Commission Hosts Groundbreaking for Meijer Sports Complex

The West Michigan Sports Commission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a project that has been years in the making, with the improvement and expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex expected to be completed in October 2025. The WMSC introduced the “Winning Streak” capital campaign two years ago and are $500,000 from their goal of the […]

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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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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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