Author: Justin Shaw

LA28 Three Year Update

IOC Coordination Commission Visits Los Angeles

The International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission visited Los Angeles ahead of the three-year mark from when the city will host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. “LA28 has achieved major milestones that are laying the foundation for a truly remarkable edition of the Games,” said Nicole Hoevertsz, LA28 Coordination Commission chair. “From finalizing the […]

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Compete Sports Network

Compete Sports Diversity to Rebrand as Compete Sports Network

Compete Sports Diversity has announced as the organization enters its 20th year of existence this August, it will rebrand to Compete Sports Network. The new era bookmarks a chapter that began in 2005 as a niche voice for LGBTQ+ athletes and sports inclusion. The organization is rolling out new initiatives that include an expanded slate […]

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WBIT Wichita

Wichita to Host 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament

The NCAA has announced that the 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinals and finals will be in Wichita, Kansas, at Charles Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus. This will be the first year that Wichita will host the final WBIT games. The city most recently hosted women’s basketball tournament games when […]

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Aces Game
The Las Vegas Aces’ 2025 home opener against the Washington Mystics on May 23 featured a sellout crowd of over 10,000 fans. Photo by Justin Shaw/SportsTravel

What Happens in Vegas … is World-Class Sports and Hospitality

Las Vegas has many reputations. It’s known as the entertainment capital of the world, a gambling mecca and in recent years, a sports hub that’s seen several professional teams come to town and hosted events such as the Super Bowl and Formula 1. However, Vegas veterans will tell you that before anything else, Jerry Tarkanian’s UNLV […]

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2025 Supercross Schedule

2025 FIM World Supercross Championship Calendar Revealed

The 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship calendar features a five-round schedule that will span five continents. The action kicks off October 18 in Kuala Lumpur, marking World Supercross’ first round in Malaysia. From there, the championship heads to Buenos Aires City, Argentina, on November 8 at the Óscar & Juan Gálvez Racetrack. World Supercross then […]

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Events DC Goodman League
Events DC and the Goodman League celebrated the beginning of the 2025 season with an opening ceremony on June 4. Events DC photo

Events DC Partners With Goodman League

Events DC has announced a partnership with the Goodman League, one of the nation’s premier summer basketball leagues, making the organization the presenting sponsor of the 2025 season. Events DC will have its branding integrated across Goodman League platforms and events. Additionally, Events DC will support the league with court enhancements and activations for opening […]

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FIE Utah Sports

Salt Lake City to Host International Fencing Federation Competition

Salt Lake City will host International Fencing Federation competition next year, as the city was awarded the 2026 Senior Women’s and Men’s FIE Saber World Cup, set for January 22–25 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. “The return of the FIE Saber World Cup is a powerful reflection of the legacy we’ve built over the […]

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2025 AAU national championships

2025 AAU Junior Volleyball National Championships Nears Record Status

The Amateur Athletic Union is poised to break a Guiness Book of World Records mark when it hosts the annual AAU Junior Volleyball National Championships from June 13 to July 7 at the Orange County Convention Center. The 24-day event is expected to bring in an 325,500 estimated attendees with a total of 6,515 teams […]

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Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX was the 11th played in New Orleans, which ties it with Miami for the most ever hosted by one city. Photo by Matt Traub/SportsTravel

Super Bowl LIX Generated $1.25 Billion for State of Louisiana

New Orleans & Company has announced that Super Bowl LIX, which took place February 9 at the Superdome, generated $1.25 billion in total economic activity statewide. The data, produced by Louisiana Economic Development, showed that Super Bowl LIX more than doubled the impact of the 2013 New Orleans Super Bowl and ranked the 2025 edition […]

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NASSC

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hosting North American Sand Soccer Championships

The 31st Annual North American Sand Soccer Championships will take place June 6–8 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with nearly 800 amateur and professional sand soccer teams, featuring divisions ranging from under 8 to over 40, in one of the largest beach soccer tournaments in the world. The U.S. Open at NASSC attracts elite men’s […]

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