Events and Attractions
FIFA’s Infantino hits out at World Cup critics in essay
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday “hit out at critics for ‘spreading hate’ at this summer’s World Cup,” disregarding the criticism as “‘hate and false rumours’ in an extraordinary essay posted on Instagram.” Infantino wrote, “To those behind their pens and papers, behind their screens spread...
Bananas wrap up three-day sellout at Wrigley Field
The Savannah Bananas “sold out Wrigley Field three nights running” this weekend, drawing more than 120,000 people to the ballpark. The Bananas closed their Chicago run Sunday “with help from a lineup of Cubs legends” -- as Ben Zobrist “rode a bicycle in from the center field bleachers to pinch hit, ...
Strong crowd comes out for Baseball HOF ceremony
An “estimated crowd of 12,000 people” watched Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent get inducted into the Baseball HOF on Sunday at The Clark Sports Center. Although the attendance “was smaller than many recent inductions,” the fans there “had a particular favorite in Beltrán.” Puerto Rican fla...
Fargo’s storied partnership with USA Wrestling turns Junior Nationals into a major economic engine
The USA Wrestling Junior and 16U National Championships have become synonymous with Fargo after more than three decades in North Dakota, a run that destination leaders say has transformed the event into the world’s largest wrestling tournament and one of the region’s most significant annual economic...
Record World Cup viewership has suitors lined up for media rights bids
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first with 48 teams, was an unqualified audience success for both Fox Sports and Telemundo, with combined viewership for English and Spanish telecasts that easily set a record in the U.S. and more than doubled the audience from four years ago.
A World Cup debrief with U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson
Since joining U.S. Soccer as its CEO and secretary general in 2022, JT Batson has overseen immense commercial growth, a reimagining of the country’s approach to developing soccer talent and the construction of the federation’s first National Training Center. He also was tasked with positioning the m...
Texans honor co-founder Janice McNair during funeral
Hundreds of people gathered Friday at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church for the funeral of Texans co-founder Janice McNair. Janice’s son and the current CEO and chair of the Texans Cal McNair said, “She was exceptional.” McNair died July 14 of natural causes at age 89. Among the people in attendanc...
Malaysian GP returns to F1 with Bahrain name as replacement race
The Malaysian Grand Prix “will be added” to the 2026 F1 calendar, the first edition of the race since 2017. It will form a tripleheader in late September and early October, with the race held Oct. 4 between the Azerbaijan GP (Sept. 26) and Singapore GP (Oct. 11). The season is “set to end on three t...
Report: NASCAR Clash exhibition to return to Daytona
Daytona International Speedway will “return to its role as the host for NASCAR’s season-opening exhibition race” next season after a six-year hiatus, according to sources cited by THE ATHLETIC. The race is slated to be held on Saturday, Feb. 13 -- the day before Super Bowl LXI and a week before the ...
Inside Togethxr House at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Togethxr SVP/Brand Partnerships Lauren Tolila takes SBJ inside the company’s WNBA All-Star Weekend activation, where brands like Xfinity, Barbie and Reebok are turning fan engagement into immersive experiences. Get a look at how the space is bringing community, culture and brand access together in t...
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Promoters are understanding that colleges are trying to find more revenue, so you’re finding more tours are tailoring to college venues for that reason.-- Univ. of Louisville Athletic Association CFO Heidi Huebner, on the 'domino effect' of hosting non-athletic events.
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