Events and Attractions
Ram set for NASCAR return with eye on bringing unconventional ideas
Ram’s return to NASCAR is “certainly about competing for wins, testing the waters for a Cup Series return and plugging the product,” but for Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, the comeback is “just as much about the ‘craziness we’re trying to bring to the table,’” according to Dan Gelston of the AP. Ram’s entry ...
Ontario confirms share of World Cup funding, but Toronto’s final costs unclear
The province of Ontario has “finally coughed up its share of funding” for the six FIFA World Cup matches that will be hosted in Toronto in just four months -- but the “final price tag for the city remains unclear,” according to Alyshah Hasham of the TORONTO STAR. Toronto City Manager Paul Johnson at...
NBA Crossover at L.A.’s All-Star Game is a second city
One clear upside of staging this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game in L.A. is the more than 300,000 square feet at the downtown Convention Center, which means this season’s NBA Crossover fanfest will be a village unto itself. With as many as 28 partners unveiling 40 activations beginning on a Thursday for...
England soccer team chooses K.C. for World Cup base camp
The England men’s soccer team “will be making its 2026 World Cup base camp in Kansas City,” marking a “second global soccer power” officially making the area its home for the tournament. England will “make its camp at Swope Soccer Park,” and the team is “expected to stay at The Inn at Meadowbrook in...
Seahawks celebrate Super Bowl title with parade
The Seahawks and fans were “celebrating their Super Bowl win” Wednesday with the Seahawks World Champions Parade. The team held a trophy celebration at Lumen Field at 10am PT that lasted “about 45 minutes.” The Seahawks entered “to a standing ovation from the fans in attendance.” Seahawks GM John Sc...
Daytona 500 sold out for 11th straight year
The 2026 Daytona 500 is “officially sold out,” with fans set to “pack the World Center of Racing” for the season-opening race of the NASCAR Cup Series season for the 11th straight year. Daytona International Speedway does not declare official attendance numbers. The race, which begins at 2:30pm ET o...
Gronk, Cowherd front National Rugby League ad campaign for Las Vegas opener
Former NFLer Rob Gronkowski and Fox’s Colin Cowherd are starring in an ad campaign for Australia’s National Rugby League ahead of the league’s season opener in Las Vegas, according to Brent Read of The AUSTRALIAN. The ad will be “shown on Fox Sports, used across social media and feature on billboard...
Bullock talks enhancements for 2034 Utah Games with Coventry
Utah 2034 Organizing Committee President & Chair Fraser Bullock said he “discussed the progress of our Games” with IOC President Kirsty Coventry in a meeting on Monday, according to Lisa Roche of the DESERET NEWS. Bullock said, “Among many topics, we covered technology, our generous donors, the ...
Boston unveils City Hall Plaza as FanFest site for World Cup
The official FanFest site for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston will be the “long-suspected location” of Boston City Hall Plaza, according to Michael Silverman of the BOSTON GLOBE. A host of public officials gathered near the site to “announce the selection,” including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Massachu...
Report: Villanova, Notre Dame hoops to open next season with Rome doubleheader
Villanova and Notre Dame’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have been given “special clearance by the NCAA to open next season in Rome for a doubleheader” on Nov. 1, according to sources cited by Matt Norlander of CBSSPORTS.com. The game will be played one day prior to the official start of the se...
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It’s been such an enhancement to the coverage, and to be honest, I did not know that we had that capability. We’ve all been so pleasantly surprised about that extra layer of depth that it gives the broadcast. It’s magnificent.-- NBC Olympics commentator Leigh Diffey, on how the use of drones on the broadcast has enhanced the product.
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