Brexit Champions League Ineos is angry at Trump’s tariffs:
European Commission spokesman said the neighborhood hopes it will reach a deal with the Trump administration go through Brad Anderson 1 hour ago Ineos criticized the EU for failing to negotiate U.S. tariffs and warned of massive price increases. CEO Lynn Calder called for urgent political intervention, highlighting the impact of tariffs on work. Despite calls for help from the EU, Ineos is owned by the famous Brexiteer Jim Ratcliffe. Ineos, a relatively small automaker, is one of the brands that aims to feel the sting of the 25% tariff from U.S. President Donald Trump, which the company is not happy with. The British brand criticized the EU for not stepping up negotiations on a settlement, especially given that April 3 tariffs could drive prices for its vehicles. Ineos said in a strongly worded statement that “it is angering that the tariff situation with the United States has been ignored by the EU,” noting that Trump has long been aware…
Major League Table Tennis Added Two New Teams from New York City
Texas beats the Carolina Gold Rush. Courteous Major League Table Tennis Princeton, New Jersey -The first professional table tennis league in the United States, the US professional lineup Table Tennis (MLTT), started in September 2025, adding two new teams to the two new teams, namely the New York Slice and the Atlanta Blazers. The expansion comes after MLTT's recent national media agreement with CBS Sports and $5.5 million in October 2024, including David Blitzer and Daryl Morey. New York and Atlanta entered as MLTT's record growth. Season 2 on YouTube increased its ratings by more than 500%, and it reached a record high in attendance in multiple markets. The New York Slice will be led by six-time U.S. national team member Adam Hugh, who has competed in five world titles and a one-cup world title. Hug also won a silver medal in the 2014 North American Cup and has 20 years of experience as high-performance director and coach at his…
Referee announces the 2025 Minor League World Championship
This summer, in one of the seven minor league world championships, nearly 100 dedicated minor league referees will win the honor of being selected as referees, realizing the dreams that many people work for the world every year. Photo © Getty Images. South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This season's new season, all seven World Championships will now have a group of senior captains. These veterans have previously assisted referees in coaching, education and growth in minor league baseball and softball worlds. The selection process of becoming a World Championship starts with participating in regional championships and becoming a referee for volunteers. After completion, each referee submits an application through the referee registration form to work for the World Series. Upon receipt, the district administrator can also provide comments to the selection committee for review. Referees also have the option to participate in the Championship Referee Identity Training Camp, which is held in person in one of the five districts of the minor…
MLV becomes US Women’s Professional Soccer League
) Kerry Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist Photo courtesy of USA Volleyball via Getty Images Omaha, Neb.—New investment group MLV Holdings recently announced the launch of MLV, a women's professional volleyball league, with over $100 million in committed capital. MLV is expected to launch in January 2026 and will feature 10 teams, including the Omaha Supernovas, a leading team in professional volleyball.As a collective of entrepreneurs, athletes, creatives and operators, MLV aims to redefine professional women’s sports. MLV strives to be the ultimate platform for athletes to compete at the highest level while providing opportunities for fans, sponsors and stakeholders.MLV is led by the Omaha Supernovas, the founding team of MLV; Danny White, founder of the Omaha Supernovas and founding partner of MLV; Vivek Ranadivé, owner and chairman of the Sacramento Kings, founder of Bow Capital and TIBCO Software; International Superstar Jason Derulo; three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerry Walsh Jennings; Benjamin Priest is the founder of Won Group, a…
Seattle South Athletic League Profile: Support
Seattle, Washington——Explore Seattle Southside is excited to announce the formation and launch of the Seattle Southside Sports League! The initiative brings together area sports facilities, hotels and cities to support sports events in the South Seattle area. The formation of the Alliance marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to leverage South Seattle's unique sports offerings, promote the development of a vibrant sports culture, and enhance the event experience for athletes, spectators and the local community. The mission of the Seattle South Sports Alliance is to enrich the quality of life of residents and visitors through the power of sports while fostering a vibrant sports culture that supports inclusive and equitable athletics. Photo courtesy of J. Andrew Towell. “This initiative demonstrates our commitment to cultivating and supporting our region’s thriving sports destinations and vibrant sports culture,” said Cydney Marks-Nicholes, Sports Development Manager at Explore Seattle Southside. “Working with key stakeholders, we The goal is to promote South Seattle as a…
Premier League Rugby Sevens team breaks record at All-Stars tournament
About 5,000 fans gathered to watch the PR7 game. Provided by Premier Rugby Sevens Portland, Oregon—— Rugby Super Sevens (PR7) attracted a record crowd of around 5,000 fans at the 2024 PR7 All-Star Championship at Providence Park on 17 November. Ticket sales were up 39% from the previous record, and revenue was up 49%. PR7 competed in six professional competitions, including the U.S. and Canadian national teams, 25 Olympians, and nine medalists at the Paris Olympics. Four PR7s players - Peter Sio Jr., Autumn LoCicero, Autumn Czaplicki and Alyssa Porter - made their national team debuts, and the event marked the first official partnership between PR7s and Rugby Canada (PR7s has been sponsored by Rugby Canada since 2021 sanctioned by the NFL). “The success of the PR7s All-Star Championship shows that rugby has come to America,” said Owen Scannell, CEO of Premier Rugby Sevens. "The record-breaking attendance and global broadcast reach clearly shows that this summer has changed the game…
USA Rugby and Premier League Sevens team up to compete for All-Stars
U.S. Women's Rugby Olympian Ariana Ramsey will join her teammates in PR7's All-Star Tournament.Photo courtesy of Premiere Rugby Sevens. Portland, Oregon.— With American football’s popularity soaring, USA Rugby and the Super Sevens (PR7s) will bring the U.S. women’s and men’s national teams together for the 2024 Games at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. PR7 All-Star Championship. Sunday, November 17th. The competition will feature multiple Olympians from the 2024 Paris Games, including multiple bronze medalists from the U.S. women's team. PR7s is sanctioned by USA Football and is the first professional sports organization of its kind to offer equal pay for both men's and women's teams under the same umbrella. The 2024 PR7 All-Star Championship is USA Olympia's first rugby tournament on home soil since Paris. The U.S. women's and U.S. men's teams will compete against a PR7 All-Star team that includes past Olympians, legends of the game and other top athletes. Fans will witness multiple 14-minute games in a championship-style…
Wichita, Kansas to host 2025 Babe Ruth League Midwest Plains Tournament
Photo © Getty Images. Wichita, Kansas— The Babe Ruth League (BRL) announced today that Wichita, Kansas, has been selected as the host city for the 2025 Midwest Plains Regional Championship. The annual event will be held July 23-27, 2025 at the Genesis Sports Complex west of Wichita in Goddard, with teams ranging from 8U to 16U. “We are excited to host the Midwest Plains Regional Championship in Wichita in 2025,” said Tim Kuntz, Babe Ruth League Midwest Plains Region Commissioner. “Great facilities, welcoming atmosphere " The Midwestern Plains region includes: Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and the two Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan Chewan Province. The game marked the first time the Babe Ruth League hosted a major game in Wichita and Kansas State. “Hosting the Babe Ruth League Midwest Plains Regional Championship is a major honor for Wichita,” said Josh Howell, vice president of sports development for the Wichita Visitors Bureau. "We are…
Dink Little League Pickleball Championship
The Dink Little League Pickleball Championship will be held at Cavelero Middle School on Sept. 7-8. Snohomish County, Washington—The Dink Little League Pickleball Northwest Regional Showdown, presented by ZZ2 Pickleball, will be held at Cavelero Middle School on September 7 and 8. The pickleball tournament is one of seven regional Little League Pickleball shows held in the United States. Little League Pickleball is a team game that pits four players (two women and two men) against each other in an engaging format. The MLPlay format team competition consists of four 21-point matches: one women's doubles, one men's doubles, and the last two mixed doubles. Teams play in a round-robin format, with the top-ranked teams competing in an elimination round. One hundred and sixty players will be divided into four teams to compete in six different DUPR division tournaments: 12/14/16/18/20. The winning team will receive a dream ticket to the National Championship in Fenton, Mississippi, December 13-15, 2024. "MiLP is the…