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Kalamazoo ice sports groups unite to support new Wings West arena ownership, launch feasibility study for future growth

October 16, 2025

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several Kalamazoo-area ice sports organizations and businesses are coming together to support the Wings West arena’s new ownership and partnering with Discover Kalamazoo to evaluate the region’s long-term ice facility needs. The facility, previously operated by Stadium Management Corporation (SMC), abruptly shut down in September after a failure at …

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Wichita named host city for US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup for next three years

October 16, 2025

For the first time in tournament history, the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup will be hosted by the same city for three consecutive years, with Wichita securing the event for 2026, 2027, and 2028.

New Sports Illustrated Resort coming to Chicago

October 15, 2025

Sports fans visiting the Windy City will soon have a new place to stay. Travel + Leisure Co. has announced plans to bring a Sports Illustrated Resort to downtown Chicago, transforming an existing hotel in the Loop into a dynamic destination inspired by the city’s legendary sports culture.

Rockford to host 2026 Baseball For All Nationals during Women’s Baseball World Cup

October 14, 2025

Rockford will host the 2026 Baseball For All (BFA) Nationals, the nation’s largest girls’ baseball tournament, from July 19–25, coinciding with the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup group stage and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) Players Association Reunion.

New docuseries chronicles Frisco’s rise from small-town Texas to Sports City USA

October 10, 2025

A new docuseries launched by Visit Frisco is spotlighting the city’s evolution from a quiet North Texas town into Sports City USA, a hub for professional teams, elite athletes, and global sports organizations.

Halloween-themed youth soccer tournament returns to Golden Goal Sports Park

October 7, 2025

More than 1,600 young athletes will descend on Golden Goal Sports Park on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the fourth annual Northstars Cauldron Cup, a Halloween-themed soccer tournament that has become a fall tradition in the Lake George area.

Foley, Alabama, welcomes college archery star at national 3D archery competition

October 2, 2025

When Nathan Jackson picked up a bow at a summer camp in Rhome, Texas, in 2019, he never imagined it would lead him to a college scholarship, or to the HotelPlanner USA Archery Collegiate 3D Nationals in Foley. Yet that’s just what’s happening.

Ripken Baseball launches first-ever 12U National Championship Tournament

October 1, 2025

Ripken Baseball will host its first-ever national championship tournament in 2026, marking a major milestone in the company’s 20-plus-year history of youth baseball development.

USA Cycling Mountain Bike Championships generate $2.6M economic impact in Virginia’s Blue Ridge

September 30, 2025

The 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships brought a significant economic boost to Virginia’s Blue Ridge region, generating $2.6 million in direct visitor spending, according to Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

Erie to host USCSS Scentwork Trial this Saturday

September 23, 2025

Erie will host the United States Canine Scent Sports (USCSS) Scentwork Trial this Saturday, drawing dogs and handlers from across the region to compete in scent detection challenges.

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