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Trump envoy pushing for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
A top envoy to President Trump has asked FIFA to “replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.” Sources said U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli “suggested the swap” to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Trump, arguing that “Italy’s four World Cup titles justify awarding it the slot.” Sources a...
Thousands begin descending on Pittsburgh for 2026 NFL Draft
An “expected hundreds of thousands of visitors” to downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore on Thursday will “begin to converge along the three rivers” for the 2026 NFL Draft, an opportunity officials have “capitalized on as a means to sell Pittsburgh to the world.” The draft campus on the North Shor...
Sports tourism report: Fans spent $111.2B traveling in the U.S. in 2025
A record 339 million people traveled to participate in or attend a sporting event in the United States in 2025, generated 191.8 million hotel room nights, and spent $111.2B while in the host destinations, according to the 2026 State of the Industry Report that the Sports Events and Tourism Associati...
France, Japan win hosting rights for future FIBA World Cups
France was “awarded the hosting rights” to the 2031 FIBA Men’s World Cup on Wednesday, with Japan “getting the 2030 Women’s World Cup.” The French cities of Lyon, Lille and Paris “will organize” the Aug. 29-Sept. 14 men’s tournament, with the “final phase to be played in the capital.” FIBA said that...
NFL draft first rounders by agency, by year
Which agencies won the first round of the NFL Draft? Each year, Sports Business Journal breaks down agency representation across all Round 1 picks, complete with a detailed chart of teams, players, agencies and agents. Browse a decade of coverage below.
F1 Miami prez: Ticket sales pacing well for fifth year; no downturn from Canada
The F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix has not experienced any notable decrease in ticket buyers from Canada this year despite potential headwinds from up north, and overall sales are pacing at a satisfactory level, according to new event president Katharina Nowak.
Boston officials predict large economic boost from free World Cup Fan Fest
Boston’s FIFA Fan Festival for this year’s World Cup will serve as a “free alternative” to watch games at City Hall Plaza, and officials are “anticipating those crowds will boost the state’s economy by ‘hundreds of millions of dollars,’” according to Gayla Cawley of the BOSTON HERALD. Fans who canno...
L.A. Metro giving discounted tickets for World Cup travelers to SoFi Stadium
Soccer fans can take the L.A. Metro for $1.75 each way for the FIFA World Cup, a flat fare that includes transfers and direct access to World Cup shuttles, as part of a plan “built around getting people as close” to SoFi Stadium as possible without needing a car, according to Bianca Heyward of the C...
Atlanta leaders say city is ready for World Cup spotlight, though concerns linger
Atlanta city leaders said that they are “ready for the influx of visitors and the global spotlight that comes with hosting” the World Cup, now just 54 days out, according to Shaddi Abusaid of the ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and his department leaders said that the city ...
America250 sponsors Penn Relays in deal with JMI Sports
JMI Sports has collaborated with America250 to present the 130th running of the Penn Relays, beginning Thursday at Franklin Field at the Univ. of Pennsylvania campus. The event will be titled the 2026 Penn Relays, celebrating with America250. JMI Sports is the exclusive multimedia rights sponsor of ...
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