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Esports World Cup 2025 Finalizes Schedule, Lineup of Games

The Esports World Cup Foundation has finalized the full lineup of games, tournament schedule and Club Championship rules for the Esports World Cup 2025. The confirmed EWC 2025 game lineup will include mainstay esports titles such as Rocket League, Call of Duty, DOTA 2, Counterstrike and League of Legends. New additions include Crossfire, Fatal Fury: […]

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American Airlines Joins as Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA 2026 World Cup

American Airlines will be the official North American Airline Supplier for the FIFA 2026 World Cup throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, promoting offers and opportunities in partnership with FIFA’s world sponsor Qatar Airways. American Airlines is headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the host cities with nine matches for the World Cup and […]

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USA Football Certified as National Governing Body by USOPC

USA Football has been certified as the official national governing body for the sport by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, marking a milestone for the organization ahead of flag football’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. USA Football oversees all aspects of American football including selecting, training and leading the […]

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2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship Heads to Orlando

The 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from May 22–27. “Orlando has always been a vibrant hub for sports and entertainment, making it the perfect location to host the 2026 USA Volleyball Open National Championship,” said Steve Bishop, chief operating officer of USA Volleyball. […]

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Joe Smith has been at the Durham Sports Commission for three years. (Courtesy Durham Sports Commission)

Greenville Arena District Unveils Plan for Bon Secours Wellness Arena

The Greenville Arena District, owner and operator of Bon Secours Wellness Arena, today unveiled a master plan that reimagines the arena and 12-acre site as an entertainment district and a gateway to the South Carolina destination. The plan envisions a new 6,500-seat outdoor amphitheater along with significant renovations and expansions to the 25-year-old, 15,500-seat sports […]

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Greater Birmingham CVB Names Dan Williams as New President & CEO

The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau in Alabama has named Dan Williams as its next President and Chief Executive Officer starting in June, succeeding John Oros. Williams joins the GBCVB from Experience Columbus, where he currently serves as chief sales officer. Williams has been with Experience Columbus since 2015. Prior to that, he served […]

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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)

Seven Nations Declare Interest in Future Commonwealth Games Hosting

Seven nations and territories have expressed an interest in bidding to host a future Commonwealth Games, the organization has announced. Canada, India and Nigeria will bid for the 2030 Games, with two additional nations also confirming their interest in 2030. New Zealand has signalled its interest in hosting 2034. “We are thrilled with the incredible […]

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Singapore Festival of Football Returns in Five-Year Partnership

TEG Sport and the Singapore Tourism Board have signed a five-year partnership to bring the Singapore Festival of Football in alternate years starting this summer with a three-team event. This year’s tournament will feature 19-time Serie A champions AC Milan of Italy along with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Newcastle, champions of this year’s Carabao […]

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Fourteen New Team Base Camp Options for FIFA 2026 World Cup Added

FIFA has released its latest set of Team Base Camp options for the 2026 World Cup with a total of 62 options now available across three countries with the vast majority of them in the United States. Wednesday’s announcement added another 14 options from which the 48 participating teams may opt to establish the hub […]

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Marathon Tours & Travel Announced as Official Partner of 2025 Shanghai Marathon

Marathon Tours & Travel will be the official international tour operator for the Shanghai Marathon, which this year will be on November 30. This year is the Shanghai Marathon’s debut year as an Abbott World Marathon Major candidate. Marathon Tours & Travel will market travel packages to participants along with their friends, family and supporters, […]

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