Justin Shaw

3 weeks ago | sportstravelmagazine.com | Justin Shaw

The International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission visited Los Angeles just ahead of the three-year mark from when the city will host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. “LA28 has achieved major milestones that are laying the foundation for a truly remarkable edition of the Games,” said Nicole Hoevertsz, LA28 Coordination Commission chair. “From finalizing the venue masterplan to growing a dynamic team and advancing operational planning, real momentum is taking shape.

3 weeks ago | sportstravelmagazine.com | Justin Shaw

Compete Sports Diversity has announced as the organization enters its 20th year of existence this August, it will rebrand to Compete Sports Network. The new era bookmarks a chapter that began in 2005 as a niche voice for LGBTQ+ athletes and sports inclusion. The organization is rolling out new initiatives that include an expanded slate of live events, showcasing underrepresented communities across recreational, Olympic and professional sports. It will offer on-demand webinars and training.

3 weeks ago | sportstravelmagazine.com | Justin Shaw

The NCAA has announced that the 2026 and 2027 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinals and finals will be in Wichita, Kansas, at Charles Koch Arena on the Wichita State University campus. This will be the first year that Wichita will host the final WBIT games. The city most recently hosted women’s basketball tournament games when it was the site for a March Madness regional in 2022.

3 weeks ago | sportstravelmagazine.com | Justin Shaw

Las Vegas has many reputations. It’s known as the entertainment capital of the world, a gambling mecca, and in recent years, a sports hub that’s seen several professional teams come to town and hosted huge events such as the Super Bowl and Formula 1. However, Vegas veterans will tell you that before anything else, it was a basketball town. Jerry Tarkanian’s UNLV Runnin’ Rebels teams of the 1980s and 1990s ignited a passion for basketball in the desert.

3 weeks ago | sportstravelmagazine.com | Justin Shaw

The 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship calendar has been officially unveiled, featuring a five-round schedule that will span five continents. The action kicks off October 18 in Kuala Lumpur, marking World Supercross’ first-ever round in Malaysia. From there, the championship heads to Buenos Aires City, Argentina, on November 8 at the Óscar & Juan Gálvez Racetrack. World Supercross then touches down in Vancouver, returning to North America at BC Place on November 15.