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Infantino says Iran ‘coming for sure’ to participate in World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Iran will be “coming for sure” to play in the World Cup, as the country’s participation has remained a question mark amid the U.S.-Iran war, according to Ian Thomas of CNBC.com. Infantino, speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum on Tuesday in D.C., said, “We h...
Jury finds that Live Nation acted as an illegal monopoly
A federal jury in New York City determined on Wednesday that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly at both the federal and state levels, bringing a nearly two-month trial to an end and re-igniting a long-lingering question about a potential Live Nation-Ticketmaster breakup.
Inflation, industry issues discussed at CAA World Congress of Sports opening
LOS ANGELES -- Inflation has become a global concern, but how is it impacting the sports economy?
Maryland Jockey Club pushes back on reported possible Preakness date change
Maryland Jockey Club President & GM Bill Knauf has “denied a published report that it is ‘set’ to move the date of the Preakness Stakes (G1)” and said that it is “premature to say there will definitely be a date change,” according to Bob Ehalt of BLOODHORSE. Knauf said, “We are in the middle of ...
N.J. transit planning to charge over $100 for rail tickets for World Cup matches
New Jersey’s NJ Transit is planning to charge “more than $100 for return rail tickets” from N.Y.’s Pennsylvania Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches, according to Adam Crafton of THE ATHLETIC. Sources mentioned that a return ticket purchased via NJ Transit, New Jersey’s transportation pr...
U.S. hotels cut room prices in hopes to attract more travelers for World cup
Hotels in the U.S. are “slashing room rates” during the World Cup, as execs “warn that ticket prices, inflation fears and anti-American sentiment are prompting football fans to scale back their travel plans,” according to Stephanie Stacey of the FINANCIAL TIMES. According to data tracker Lighthouse,...
Toronto adds World Cup Fan Fest admission fees to offset hosting overruns
Toronto is now “planning to charge admission to a World Cup event that was billed as being free for all residents,” in an effort to “offset additional costs set to exceed the city’s approved hosting budget,” according to Ben Spurr of the TORONTO STAR. A staff report released Tuesday “seeks council a...
NASCAR seeks return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Cars Tour serves as example
NASCAR President Steve O’Donnell appeared as a guest on the “Door, Bumper, Clear” podcast on April 14 and said that “he wants to see NASCAR return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway more than ever” and that the zMAX Series “was proof NASCAR belongs in Nashville,” according to Mike Organ of the Nashvi...
Pickleball Slam set for fourth edition, headlined by ‘battle of the sexes’
The fourth edition of the Pickleball Slam event operated by Horizon Sports & Experiences and GSE Worldwide will air on ESPN on Wednesday in a new, weekday primetime slot of 7pm ET.
Louisville wins bid to host USA Gymnastics 2028 Olympic trials
USA Gymnastics and the Louisville Sports Commission announced Wednesday that Louisville has been awarded the governing body’s 2028 U.S. Olympic team trials. The 15 days of events at the KFC Yum Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center, from June 5-19, 2028, will include four competiti...
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