Author: Justin Shaw

AECOM LA28

LA28 Partners with Infrastructure Company AECOM

The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games and Team USA have announced AECOM as the Official Venue Infrastructure Partner for the entities. AECOM will support the delivery of the venue infrastructure program for the Games that will feature over 15,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Working closely with LA28 and key stakeholders, AECOM will help deliver […]

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, presents President Donald Trump with the new FIFA Club World Cup official ball in the Oval Office of the White House on March 7. (Pool via AP)

U.S. Travel Association: FIFA 2026 World Cup Task Force a Welcome Development

President Donald Trump has signed many executive orders since moving back into the White House, but for the U.S. Travel Association and its President and CEO Geoff Freeman, the order signed on March 7 was the most important. That particular order created a task force to focus on the staging of the 2026 FIFA World […]

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New Jersey Enhances Alcohol Licensing Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation enhancing the state’s alcoholic beverage licensing framework to support operations at host venues in New Jersey as the state prepares for global sporting events including the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The legislation permits alcohol licensing […]

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The roof of Tropicana Field was ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton on October 10 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Tampa Bay Rays Withdraw From Planned $1.3 Billion Ballpark in St. Petersburg

The Tampa Bay Rays have withdrawn from a $1.3 billion ballpark project, citing hurricanes and delays that likely will drive up the proposal’s cost. The team issued a statement by principal owner Stuart Sternberg saying that “a series of events” in October, which included severe damage to the existing Tropicana Field and financing delays, led […]

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USA Triathlon Announces Elevate 2028: Focus Forward

USA Triathlon has announced a strategic plan that will shape the future of the national governing body ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The ‘Elevate 2028: Focus Forward ‘ campaign will focus on new priorities and initiatives to bring greater participation to the sport. The LA28 Games will be the […]

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Concord to Host Youth Track and Field Event

The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau in Concord, North Carolina, has announced the Coach O Track and Field National Championships will take place July 23–26 at J.M. Robinson High School. The new track and field facility features a Mondo Super X track and field surface. The event is expected to feature club teams and […]

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