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IndyCar

Doug Boles Announced as New President of IndyCar

Doug Boles has been promoted to president of both the IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, succeeding Jay Frye, Penske Entertainment announced ahead of the race circuit’s 2025 season, which begins next month. Boles has been president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2013, including the sellout of the 100th Indianapolis 500, the first full-capacity crowd […]

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Thomas Bach Esports
IOC President Thomas Bach met with Saudi Arabia Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh to discuss the inaugural Olympic Esports Games. IOC Photo

Olympic Esports Games Debuting in 2027, IOC Announces

The Olympic Esports Games will debut in 2027 in Riyadh, the International Olympic Committee has announced, while laying the groundwork for those to qualify for the inaugural event. The Esports World Cup Foundation will become the founding partner of the Games. The IOC and EWCF will collaborate with key stakeholders to establish qualification pathways, enhance […]

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Snow League Marriott

Snow League Partners with Marriott Bonvoy For Inaugural Season

The Snow League, launched by three-time Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White, has announced a partnership with Marriott Bonvoy, making the hospitality giant the league’s official hotel and loyalty partner for its inaugural season. Snow League is the first professional winter sports league exclusively dedicated to snowboarding and skiing. The league will kick off in Aspen […]

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World Snowshoe championships

2025 World and US Snowshoe Championships Dates Moved

The North Country Sports Council has announced that the 2025 World Snowshoe Championships, US Snowshoe Championships and Open Championships in Brillion, Wisconsin, will take place in December 2025 instead of the previously scheduled March dates. The new timing allows the event to be integrated with other activities, including the annual Santa Ski at Ariens Nordic […]

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ICF OKC
Riversport Founder Mike Knopp, right, gave the International Canoe Federation delegation a tour of the Riversport complex. ICF Photo

International Canoe Federation Members Visit Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City recently presented International Canoe Federation members with keys to the city as preparations continue for the canoe slalom events in the build-up to the 2028 Olympic Summer Games. ICF President Thomas Konietzko, Vice President Lluis Rabaneda and Secretary General Richard Pettit received keys from Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt during their two-day visit […]

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Steelers Ireland

Pittsburgh Steelers to Play in NFL’s First Regular Season Game in Dublin

The National Football League will play its first-ever regular season game in Dublin in 2025, with the Pittsburgh Steelers selected as the designated team. The 2025 NFL Dublin game will take place at Croke Park — the largest sporting arena in Ireland and headquarters of the Gaelic Athletic Association — in partnership with the government […]

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Super Bowl XLVII – Baltimore Ravens v San Francisco 49ers
Perhaps the most high-profile power-related issue at a major sports event came during the 2013 Super Bowl, when the lights went out at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

No Concerns Over Blackout Repeat, Say New Orleans Super Bowl Leaders

Super Bowl XLVII could be remembered for many things; the first Super Bowl where the coaches were brothers, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis’ last NFL game, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco dueling San Francisco 49ers young star Colin Kaepernick and a halftime performance from Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child. But what most remember from the Ravens’ 34-31 […]

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Elevate House

Elevate Releases Epic Insights Platform

Elevate Sports Ventures has launched a performance and insights platform that will allow organizations to analyze audience data and understand fan insights in a variety of different ways. The platform will be called Epic, standing for Elevate Performances and Insights Cloud. The AI approach will combine emotional, psychological and behavioral insights as well as property […]

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Fortnite Championship
The 2024 Fortnite Global Championship and Rocket League World Championship events were held in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo courtesy of Blast

Lyon to Host Two Major Esports World Championships

The 2025 Rocket League World Championship and Fortnite Battle Royale Global Championship are both headed to Lyon, France. Esports event organizer Blast has teamed with AEG Presents to help support and promote the Fortnite Global Championship and Rocket League World Championship events at LDLC Arena. Last year, both events took place at Dickies Arena in […]

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Perfect Game AA Classic

Perfect Game All-American Classic Returning to Petco Park

Perfect Game’s 23rd annual All-American Classic will return to Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, on August 17. This marks the first time the event will be held at Petco Park since 2021, with the stadium having previously hosted the AAC 14 times from 2006–2007, 2009–2019 and in 2021. For the past three […]

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