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ISSA Session

ISSA Membership Approves United Approach to Sport Development

The 57 member states of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association approved strategic objectives after the three-day ISSA Session held in Tirana, Albania, this week. The Session brought together representatives from the National Olympic Committees of the member states, in addition to prominent figures from the Olympic Movement. Four strategic goals the organization will lean on […]

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SEC Gymnastics Birmingham

Birmingham Announced as Host for 2025 SEC Gymnastics Championship

The 2025 Southeastern Conference gymnastics championships will be March 22 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, the eighth time the destination has hosted the event. Birmingham has hosted in 2001, 2002 and 2003 at Bartow Arena; 2006, 2011 and 2014 at the former BJCC Arena and 2022 at the newly renovated Legacy Arena. In all seven […]

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Arizona State Icebreaker

Arizona State to Host 2025 College Hockey Ice Breaker Tournament

The annual Ice Breaker Tournament that serves as the start of college hockey season will be held at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, in 2025 with Arizona State hosting for the first time. Alaska, Notre Dame, and Quinnipiac will also compete in the event, scheduled for October 10-11. The Ice Breaker Tournament, which began in […]

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USA Volleyball Names Steve Bishop as Chief Operating Officer

USA Volleyball has appointed Steve Bishop as its new chief operating officer effective January 6, 2025, to oversee the national governing body’s daily operations and more. Bishop most recently served with the Florida Region of USA Volleyball, where he spearheaded growth in membership, sponsorships and program development. Bishop has served multiple terms on the USA […]

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Paris Olympics Sport Climbing
Brooke Raboutou of the United States competes in the women's boulder and lead during the sport climbing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Pool)

Denver to Host 2025 IFSC Speed Climbing World Cup

Denver will host a Speed Climbing World Cup as part of an American doubleheader of events with Salt Lake City, announced the International Federation for Sport Climbing. The Denver speed climbing event will be May 31–June 1, the first time the region has hosted an IFSC World Cup event. It comes after Salt Lake hosts […]

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USATF

Huntsville to Host 2025 USA Track & Field Masters Outdoor Nationals

The USA Track & Field Masters Outdoor Nationals will be held at Milton Frank Stadium in Huntsville, Alabama, from July 17-20, 2025 as the football stadium hosts a national track and field event for the first time. “As a city that is known for running, it is exciting to bring this prestigious event to Huntsville,” […]

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APTOPIX NCAA Iowa South Carolina Basketball
South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson fights for a loose ball with Iowa guard Sydney Affolter (3) and guard Kate Martin (20) during the second half of the NCAA Women's Tournament championship game on April 7 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas to Play in 2025 Players Era Women’s Tournament

South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas will play in a women’s basketball round-robin tournament in Las Vegas next year during Thanksgiving week. The Players Era Women’s Championship will allow the opportunity for athletes on each team to engage in at least $1 million of NIL activities with the title group and sponsors. “We’re excited to […]

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MilanCortina2026

USOPC Preparing for Far-Flung 2026 Winter Olympics

As the days count down on 2024 and with just over a year to go until the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Italy, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee is working on a series of logistical plans for one of the more far-flung Games in recent history. The Games will be spread among venues […]

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Syracuse Gen.G

Syracuse University Teams Up With Gen.G

Syracuse University and Gen.G are collaborating on a multiyear partnership to enhance student engagement opportunities and support the university’s esports communications and management bachelor’s program. The partnership will feature participation in the Gen.G Practicum Abroad, which offers students the opportunity to take part in a three-week program to study in South Korea. The program will […]

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FIBA

FIBA 3×3 to Launch New Competition in Bangkok

The FIBA 3×3 Champions Cup, a new competition featuring teams from around the world, will debut in Bangkok on March 14-16, 2025, at CentralWorld Square. The event will include continental cup winners, the highest-ranked teams in the FIBA 3×3 rankings, Olympic gold medalists and the host nation. Thailand will host the first five editions of […]

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