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College Basketball Academy

NCAA College Basketball Academies Heading to Memphis

The inaugural College Basketball Academy for women will take place July 28–31 at the Memphis Sports and Events Center in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition, the College Basketball Academy for men, which has been restructured since its debut in 2019, is set to return July 24–27 at the same venue. Organized with input from the National […]

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MAAC

MAAC Basketball Tournament to Stay in Atlantic City

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has announced that Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, will remain host for the league’s men’s and women’s basketball tournament championships, extending the arena’s hosting rights through 2026. “I am pleased to announce the selection of Atlantic City’s Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall as the site for the […]

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Jeremy Alumbaugh

Jeremy Alumbaugh Named USL Championship Senior Vice President

The United Soccer League has named veteran executive Jeremy Alumbaugh as the organization’s senior vice president of the USL Championship, a newly formed position. Alumbaugh joins the USL with more than 25 years of experience in the soccer industry from the youth to professional ranks. He was previously the vice president and general manager of […]

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IOC President Thomas Bach speaks during a press conference following the 139th IOC Session in Beijing ahead of the 2022 Winter Games. Photo via IOC

IOC Session Scheduled for October 2023 in Mumbai

The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that its 140th IOC Session will be held in Mumbai from October 15–17 after a delay from its previously scheduled time period in the spring with several potential items on the agenda of note for the United States concerning the potential targeted dialogue for Salt Lake City to be […]

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FIFA Crop

FIFA May Scrap Proposed Visit Saudi Sponsorship for Women’s World Cup

FIFA, which reportedly was to have Visit Saudi as a sponsor for this summer’s Women’s World Cup, is reportedly changing course after co-hosts Australia and New Zealand, plus other stars in the women’s game, all voiced opposition to the sponsorship. The Sydney Morning Herald first reported the development on Monday. The soccer governing bodies for […]

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IPC Strategic Plan

International Paralympic Committee Unveils Strategic Plan

The International Paralympic Committee has published its new strategic plan for 2023–2026 which aims to advance the Paralympic Movement through membership engagement, transformative Paralympic Games, showcasing the impact of Para sport and more. “Due to the evolution of IPC members and the Paralympic Games, the Paralympic Movement has now reached a level of maturity whereby […]

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NCAA Womens Wrestling

Women’s Wrestling Meets NCAA Championship Requirements

The National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship Executive Committee has announced that NCAA women’s wrestling has successfully met the requirements established for consideration of an NCAA sponsored championship. More than forty teams across all three divisions report meeting their respective divisional NCAA rules required to be considered for NCAA championship sponsorship. “With the help of our […]

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Perfect Game

Perfect Game 2023 All-American Classic Heads Back to Phoenix

Perfect Game has announced the 21st edition of its Dick’s Sporting Goods All-American Classic will be played at Chase Field in Phoenix on August 20, 2023. Perfect Game, a youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, also announced that Arizona Diamondbacks legend Luis Gonzalez will again serve as All-American Classic Honorary Chairman. “Perfect Game is thrilled […]

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Veteran Fencing World Championships

2023 Veteran Fencing World Championships Headed to Daytona Beach

USA Fencing has announced the 2023 Veteran Fencing World Championships will take place in Daytona Beach, Florida, from October 11–16. The competition will feature the best fencers ages 50 and older from more than 50 nations and will be the first International Fencing Federation event held in the United States since the pandemic. “There’s no […]

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Olympic Esports Series

Olympic Esports Series 2023 is Live for Competition

The Olympic Esports Series 2023 is underway with both professional and amateur players from around the world invited to take part in qualification rounds across nine featured games. The Olympic Esports Series 2023 will culminate in live, in-person finals for the first time with players having the opportunity to progress to the Olympic Esports Finals. […]

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