Erie Sports Commission unveils new marketing campaign
March 13, 2026
The Erie Sports Commission has launched a new marketing campaign aimed at further promoting Erie County as a destination for sports tourism and competitive events.
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Fairfax County, Va. is Built for Competition–Indoors and Out
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Minutes from Washington, D.C., Fairfax County, Virginia is a premier sports tourism destination, offering top-tier venues for both indoor and outdoor events. Two standout facilities—The St. James and Patriot Park North—showcase the county’s ability to host a wide range of tournaments year-round.
McKinney, Texas, launches inaugural Historic Half Marathon
March 12, 2026
Thousands of runners, families, and spectators are expected to gather in McKinney on Saturday, March 28, for the inaugural McKinney Historic Half Presented by BMW, an event organizers say will blend the excitement of a major race with the character of one of North Texas’ fastest-growing communities.
USA Swimming awards $65,000 in 2026 Community Impact Grants
March 11, 2026
SA Swimming and its philanthropic arm, the USA Swimming Foundation, have announced the recipients of the 2026 Community Impact Grants.
Veolia Texas Open brings world’s top pickleball players to North Texas
March 6, 2026
Fans across North Texas will have the chance to watch some of the sport’s top competitors at the Veolia Texas Open pickleball tournament scheduled for March 9–15 at The Courts of McKinney in McKinney, Texas.
Hershey braces for 50,000 fans as two long-standing state finals return
March 5, 2026
Hershey will again host two of Pennsylvania’s premier high school athletic competitions as the PIAA Individual Wrestling and Basketball State Championships return to the community this month.
Nike Savannah Showdown volleyball tournament generates more than $9 million for Savannah/Chatham County
March 3, 2026
The Savannah Sports Council announced that the Nike Savannah Showdown volleyball tournament generated more than $9 million in economic impact for the Savannah/Chatham County area in February.
Ann Arbor Sports Commission backs second year of free youth racing
February 24, 2026
The Ann Arbor Sports Commission to continue the Kids Race Free program for a second year, allowing children 10 and younger to participate at no cost when registered with a participating adult.
Meet the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners
February 18, 2026
From state-of-the-art facilities to visionary planners, these All-Stars embody what it takes to make every sporting event a success. On the following pages, you’ll find the winners across our 10 categories.
Pensacola selected as first North American host of International WASZP Games
February 7, 2026
Pensacola will host the 2026 International WASZP Games, marking the first time the global foiling sailing championship has been held in North America.
Long-running all-girls hockey tournament returns to Erie for expanded two-weekend run
February 6, 2026
The Sarah Backstrom Memorial Tournament, one of the longest-running all-girls hockey tournaments in the U.S., returns to Erie this weekend with an expanded two-weekend schedule that reflects continued growth and high demand.
