#sports-events

#sports-events

London is to host a star-studded all-female Athlos athletics meeting on 18 September as founder Alexis Ohanian builds towards his dream of it becoming F1 for track and field.

I went to my first PGA Championship in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. I was surprised by the amount of walking, the free drinks, and how fashionable the attendees were. I wasn't a huge golf fan, but now I'm sold. I should've listened to my brother sooner. Did I have attending the PGA Championship on my bingo card for 2026? Absolutely not. Was it one of the best sporting events I've ever attended? Also yes.

LIV Golf is looking to move the New Orleans event to the autumn to avoid peak summer temperatures, ensure the course is in championship shape and to avoid attendance and viewership conflicts with the World Cup.

LA28 announced Thursday that it sold more than 4 million Olympic tickets during the first ticket drop. The average price per Olympic ticket is less than $200, which includes a mandatory 24% service fee, and LA28 said about 75% of all tickets, including final events, will be under $400.

Day tickets for the Open Championship are priced at €499 each, making it unaffordable for many golf fans.

Rory McIlroy strode out from the gloaming on to Augusta's first tee yesterday morning. By the time we all settled down for our southern-style grits, the place was baked in warm Georgia April sun.

Pryce Sandfort expressed his surprise and joy at seeing his brother Payton, who had just made his NBA debut, saying, 'It was unreal seeing him up there.'

The Zuid-Limburg region of the Netherlands will host the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships on October 11-12, with elite women's and men's races of 131km and 180km respectively.

The Premier League is demanding attention as the Football League's recent matches fade, with the spotlight on Liverpool v Bournemouth and Saturday’s top-flight fixtures.

Saturday night, the Chicago White Sox celebrated their quirky late owner Bill Veeck with a variety of unique stunts, reminiscent of his tenure with the team.

The Grand Smash tournament in Las Vegas, held from July 3-13, featured a $1.55 million prize pool and attracted 64 top players, marking a significant event for table tennis in the USA.

Rocky Moore clinched victory over Cherokee Outlaw after benefitting from three fouls, displaying grit and determination in a closely contested fight.

"We believe we will continue to show that Bristol Motor Speedway is a facility for lots of different types of events," said track president Jerry Caldwell. "You've got hockey and soccer that both make sense."

Tommy O'Hare emphasized viewing events as ongoing opportunities rather than isolated moments, noting initiatives that connect San Jose's 10 districts both physically and symbolically.

This summer, Staten Island has served as a hub for youth baseball, hosting Little League District 24 and some Section 3 South play for teams from Staten Island and across the city.

Eight teams remain in contention for the UEFA Women's Euros trophy, with hosts Switzerland reaching the quarterfinals for the first time and world champions Spain in strong form.

Madison Square Garden was once again the site of history on Friday night. Taylor and Serrano headlined The Garden's first-ever all-women's boxing card. The event broke a Guinness World Record with 17 world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card.