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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 25

Even with all of the attention focused on the two upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in the United States over the next decade, there was the reminder during this week’s USOPC Assembly in Salt Lake City that its athletes will be competing in Italy in the 2026 Winter Games in under four months.

USOPC Bullish on Chances of Success at 2026 Winter Olympics

Even with all of the attention that has been understandably focused on the two upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games that will be in the United States over the next decade, there was the reminder d…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 25

Aramark's “Chefs on the Road” activation is at the NFL’s first game in Ireland this weekend so that when the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings kick off at Croke Park, local fans will have the chance to experience new foods, while U.S. fans who travel to the game can find a slice of home.

Chefs on the Road Brings Stadium Food Crossover to Ireland

There are plenty of crossovers when it comes to sports. Leagues often collaborate with the worlds of music, entertainment and social media. But there aren’t nearly enough crossovers between sports …

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 24

News and notes looking to the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games;

• How bobsled and skeleton athletes feel about the track in Cortina
• The spread-out nature of the Games logistically for athletes and NGBs.
• The attention on U.S. Ski & Snowboard after Lindsey Vonn's return to competition.

New Venues Bring Opportunities for 2026 U.S. Winter Olympians

With International Olympic Committee praising the completed new sliding venue for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, one of the longest-running sagas surrounding the event in Italy appea…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 24

The International Cricket Council has suspended USA Cricket with immediate effect as a member, however it will not impact the national team’s participation in the T20 World Cup starting in February in India and Sri Lanka or the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles.

ICC Suspends USA Cricket’s Membership

The International Cricket Council has suspended USA Cricket with immediate effect as a member, however it will not impact the national team’s participation in the T20 World Cup starting in Fe…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 23

USA Gymnastics has selected the Innovation Mile in Noblesville, Indiana, as the location for its proposed Training & Wellness Center and new office headquarters.

USA Gymnastics Selects Noblesville as Training & Wellness Center Site

USA Gymnastics has selected the Innovation Mile in Noblesville, Indiana, as the location for its proposed Training & Wellness Center and new office headquarters. The proposed facility will host…

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Matt Traub @matttraub.bsky.social · Sep 22

When the Pacific Nations Cup came to Salt Lake City on Saturday, one team was absent: The United States, after a 29-13 victory over Samoa in Denver earlier in the tournament clinched a berth in the 2027 Rugby World Cup, a crucial step ahead of when the tournament comes to the U.S. in 2031.

World Rugby, USA Rugby Continue Countdown to Future World Cups

When the Pacific Nations Cup came to Salt Lake City on Saturday for its final weekend of competition, one team was absent: The United States. Its absence was noted with excitement. Because with a 2…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 22

Carlos Ezpeleta and Dan Rossomondo of Moto GP and Dorna Sports discuss Guenther Steiner taking ownership of a Moto GP team, the series since Liberty Motor Group took a new majority role, the intersection of travel and sports and how they look to elevate spectator experiences and much more.

Dan Rossomondo and Carlos Ezpeleta: The Growth of MotoGP and What’s Next to Come

Carlos Ezpeleta joined Dorna Sports as an intern in 2007, took on a full-time role in 2013 and has since worked his way to Chief Sporting Officer of MotoGP, directly responsible for the Sporting an…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 10

The application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 has opened with fans told to visit FIFA's website to register interest and create a FIFA ID if they want to attend a game or games in the biggest event in tournament history.

How to Buy 2026 FIFA World Cup Tickets

The application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 has opened with fans told to visit FIFA.com/tickets to register interest and create a FIFA ID if they want to attend a gam…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 10

Drew Hays, who previously served as executive director of the Austin Sports Commission at Visit Austin, has been chosen by Visit Fort Worth to lead the Fort Worth Sports Commission.

Drew Hays to Lead Fort Worth Sports Commission

Drew Hays, who previously served as executive director of the Austin Sports Commission at Visit Austin, has been chosen by Visit Fort Worth to lead the Fort Worth Sports Commission. Hays will serve…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 9

Rob Higgins, who has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, has been named the University of South Florida’s first-ever chief executive officer of athletics.

Rob Higgins Leaves Tampa Bay Sports Commission, Joins USF as CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins, who has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, has been named the University of South Florida’s first-ever chief executive officer of athleti…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 9

Paris, recognized as the home for one of the best Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in recent history, remained the top sports city in Burson’s annual ranking. The top five cities remained the same as last year’s rankings with Los Angeles in second followed by New York City, London and Madrid.

Paris Tops Burson’s 2025 Ranking of Sports Cities

Paris, still recognized as the home for one of the best Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in recent history, remained the top sports city in the world for a third consecutive year in Burson’s ann…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 8

Podium34, an initiative by the organizing committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, has raised in excess of $200 million toward its $300 million goal, more than eight years before the Games return to Utah.

Podium34 Surpasses $200 Million Raised For 2034 Olympics

Podium34, an initiative by the organizing committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, has raised in excess of $200 million toward its $300 million goal, more than …

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Matt Traub @matttraub.bsky.social · Sep 5

It’s one of those questions that seems wild to ask: Why hasn’t TED done a sports show before? Well, the inaugural TEDSports will be staged at the Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis starting September 9.

TEDSports Ready for Debut Conference in Indianapolis

It’s one of those questions that seems wild to ask: Why hasn’t TED done a sports show before? “TED’s always been fueled by the power of ideas to change the world, right?” said Neelay Bhatt. “Ideas …

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 5

The past 12 months in Montreal have seen the Presidents Cup, the 4 Nations Face-Off, Formula 1, WTA and, this weekend, the return of the Jackalope action sports festival to Old Town Montreal before the UCI World Tour in two weeks’ time. It's been a big year for Montreal.

In Montreal, a Big Sports Year Continues Throughout Fall

The past 12 months in Montreal have seen the Presidents Cup, the 4 Nations Face-Off, Formula 1, WTA and, this weekend, the return of the Jackalope action sports festival to Old Town Montreal before…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 4

Kevin Ring, who has been the president of golf at Legends and previously worked at the PGA of America, was named as the new chief executive officer and president of USA Swimming on Thursday, ending a more than one-year-long search.

USA Swimming Announces Kevin Ring As New President and CEO

Kevin Ring, who has been the president of golf at Legends and previously worked at the PGA of America, was named as the new chief executive officer and president of USA Swimming on Thursday, ending…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 3

Visit Sugar Land has announced a partnership with the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee, positioning Sugar Land as an Official Supporter of FIFA World Cup 26 Houston.

Visit Sugar Land Joins as Official FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host City Supporter

Visit Sugar Land has announced a partnership with the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee, positioning Sugar Land as an Official Supporter of FIFA World Cup 26 Houston. Houston will host seven…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 3

Greg Easton, an American whose family has been synonymous with the sport of archery, was elected president of World Archery during the international federation’s 56th Congress in Gwangju, South Korea.

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American Greg Easton Elected 10th President of World Archery

Greg Easton, an American whose family has been synonymous with the sport of archery, was elected the 10th ever president of World Archery during the international federation’s 56th Congress in Gwan…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Sep 2

With one of the potential superstars of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games ready to burst onto the scene and two international events coming to the national governing body’s home, it is a big few months ahead for US Speedskating.

US Speedskating Sees Big Opportunities Ahead

With one of the potential superstars of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games ready to burst onto the scene and two international events coming to the national governing body’s home, it is a…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Aug 29

The UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup will return to the United States in 2027 with an event in West Hollywood, California, as well as the 2028 Congress heading to West Hollywood as a series of future events was announced by the international federation.

United States Returns as Pentathlon World Cup Host Ahead of LA28

The UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup will return to the United States in 2027 with an event in West Hollywood, California, as well as the 2028 Congress heading to West Hollywood as a series of futu…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Aug 27

The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games has proposed the relocation of diving to the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena and asked for approval from the Los Angeles City Council on the decision.

LA28 Proposes Moving Diving Event to Pasadena

The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games has proposed the relocation of diving to the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena and asked for approval from the Los Angeles City Council on the decis…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Aug 27

The LIV Golf League has added a tournament in New Orleans for 2026 after Louisiana agreed to pay the Saudi-backed tour $5 million and spend an additional $2.2 million on improvements to the Bayou Oaks course in City Park.

LIV Golf Adds New Orleans to 2026 Tournament Schedule

The LIV Golf League has added a tournament in New Orleans for 2026 after Louisiana agreed to pay the Saudi-backed tour $5 million and spend an additional $2.2 million on improvements to the Bayou O…

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Matt Traub @matttraub.bsky.social · Aug 22

BREAKING: The FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw will be held December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump announced Friday morning with FIFA President Gianni Infantino among those on hand.

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw to be Held at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

The FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw will be held December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump announced Friday morning with FIFA President Gianni Infantino among those on h…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Aug 22

With the Super Bowl coming in February and then six matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Levi's Stadium recently unveiled $200 million in renovations as it welcomed hundreds of season ticket holders for “Levi’s Stadium Under the Lights.”

Levi’s Stadium Debuts Upgrades Ahead of Super Bowl, FIFA 2026 World Cup

Within a year’s time, more attention than ever will be focused on Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With the Super Bowl coming in February and then six matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, …

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Aug 21

College football is nothing if not pageantry. With tailgating scenes that go on for hours before — and sometimes after — games, there may be no scene like it in sports This year, SportsTravel has built the ultimate weekend road trip that can last a full season.

2025’s Ultimate College Football Road Trip

There are 136 FBS football teams and this year, there are almost as many incredible games. College football is nothing if not pageantry. With tailgating scenes that go on for hours before — and som…

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SportsTravel Magazine @sportstravel.bsky.social · Aug 21

Basketball at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles will start two days before the opening ceremony for those Games, FIBA said on Wednesday in a news release.

LA28 Basketball Tournament to Start Before Opening Ceremony

Basketball at the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles will start two days before the opening ceremony for those Games, FIBA said on Wednesday in a news release. FIBA said it has reviewed a rev…

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