Events and Attractions
Fourth annual HBCU Swingman Classic coming to Philly
The 2026 All-Star Week slate will kick off with the fourth annual HBCU Swingman Classic on July 10 at Citizens Bank Park, with players from 19 different HBCUs being represented.
Bank of America adds collectible beads for viral World Cup bands
Bank of America is “launching new collectible beads for its viral BofA Fan Bands” to celebrate the World Cup. Starting during the Round of 16, new knockout round beads will be available “featuring custom colors for each host city.” Since the tournament began, Bank of America said that “more than 700...
Poll: World Cup, soccer interest in U.S. on the rise as USMNT continues quest
An Ipsos Sports poll shows that the World Cup has “excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport faces an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity” in the U.S., according to Linley Sanders of the AP. The poll was conducted June 26-28. About 6 in 10 soccer fans “were ‘...
IndyCar hoping to bring Beltway brands into fold with upcoming Washington D.C. street race
Companies with ties to the Washington D.C. area are showing interest in IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix, according to event chairman Bud Denker, raising hopes that it can help bring some new brands into the sport. The street race -- which was confirmed in late January, months after the 2026 schedul...
This Week at the World Cup: Inside the U.S. government’s tournament command center
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- At the halfway point of the World Cup, Fox released data showing that D.C. ranked ninth among local markets for tournament viewership. While the nation’s capital trailed markets such as K.C., Boston and Austin, fans elsewhere were unlikely to be watching quite as closely as some ...
World Cup host cities canceling, altering fan fest plans due to extreme heat
Extreme heat has prompted the city of Toronto to “cancel all FIFA World Cup match screenings” at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday as Toronto Stadium gears up to host its last match of the tournament, according to Codi Wilson of CTVNEWS.com. Environment Canada is calling for a high of 95 degrees Fa...
Lego builds 22 ‘minicars’ for Silverstone driver parade
Lego’s master builders have “constructed smaller, faster, nimbler ‘minicars’” for Silverstone’s driver parade ahead of Sunday’s F1 British GP, according to Laurence Edmondson of ESPN.com. The plan for Silverstone follows the success of last year’s Miami Grand Prix drivers’ parade -- when F1 drivers ...
ATP eyes 2028 overhaul to favor singles over doubles
The ATP Tour is “planning drastic overhauls to its structures that would further favor singles and disadvantage doubles,” according to sportswriter Ben Rothenbeg. The proposals were presented to the ATP Player Council about two months ago, during ATP-WTA 1000 Rome. ATP doubles players met with their...
USMNT’s World Cup run energizes nation, sparks fan camaraderie
The USMNT will face Belgium on Monday in the Round of 16 after defeating Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, and it is “impossible to not get caught up in this U.S. journey,” according to Steven Goff of YAHOO SPORTS. The U.S. has won three matches in this tournament, and while that is “common...
Fans flock to get glimpse of Ronaldo in Toronto before WC match
Thousands of fans braved the heat in Toronto for “just a fleeting glimpse” of Portugal F Cristiano Ronaldo at the “three locations they knew he’d be” ahead of their match against Croatia. Several fans “went to all three places -- the airport, hotel and practice facility.” The team arrived at the Del...
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