FIFA hyped the World Cup as an economic juggernaut for the U.S.—but with five weeks until the tournament kicks off, the hotel industry says advanced bookings in some host cities are on par or lagging any ordinary summer. Key Facts Hotel industry lowers its World Cup expectations While the U.S. is expected to see an […]
Going beyond trophies, European Best Destinations chose the top cities in Europe where you can watch sport, practice sport and live sport all year round. According to recent research by Statista, sports tourism is reshaping how and why people travel. The sector was valued at just under $565 billion in 2023 and is projected to […]
The Australian Open is about to look very different. From 2027, BOSS will take over as Official Lifestyle Outfitter of the tournament, dressing up to 4,000 staff, officials, umpires and ball kids across Melbourne Park. The German label will replace Ralph Lauren as the Official Lifestyle Outfitter of the AO from next year. “We are […]
Coco Gauff’s 2025 earnings reached more than AU$50m, according to Forbes data. She holds endorsement deals with Rolex, New Balance, and Mercedes-Benz. Her greatest value to the modern leader, however, may lie in her mental architecture. In 2019, 15-year-old Coco Gauff dismantled Venus Williams at Wimbledon, wowing audiences with her 193 kilometre per hour serve […]
This time last year, the LA Rams announced that the MCG was their Aussie home-away-from-home. We now know they will take on rivals, the 49ers, in what is shaping up to be a controversial NFL season-opening match. So far this year, Sydney-born Seahawks sensation Michael Dickson’s six punts during Seattle’s Super Bowl win are the […]
The controversial Saudi-backed golf league, LIV Golf, is reportedly in negotiations to re-up star player Bryson DeChambeau’s contract, which reports say could top $500 million, potentially crucial to keeping the struggling organization afloat as the PGA Tour has attempted to lure back some of LIV’s biggest stars. Key Facts Who is Bryson Dechambeau? DeChambeau is […]
Content creator-turned-boxer Jake Paul will take on heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday in an anticipated match livestreamed by Netflix, though the odds are not in Paul’s favor as some commentators have suggested boxing’s reputation is on the line, fearing a Paul victory would be “embarrassing” for the sport. Key Takeaways When And Where Will […]
The race that stops the nation returns to Flemington today, with 24 local and international runners chasing a share of $10 million and a place in history. Heavy rain has set the stage for a wet and unpredictable Melbourne Cup, with favourite Half Yours looking to complete the rare Caulfield–Melbourne Cup double. The race that […]
From Ireland to New Zealand, many of these top courses are surprisingly easy to book a tee time. I grew up with a father who was heavily invested in golf. My childhood was spent living in a home on the 14th hole of a popular golf course in Northern California. I would spend hours practicing […]
This year’s AFL Grand Final’s pre-game entertainment was watched by 2.4 million people online, and 1.5 million on TV. For local artist Baker Boy, it was the moment his childhood dream became a reality. The high-pitched opening of legendary hip-hop track Still D.R.E had a unique Australian flavour this weekend. Snoop Dogg originally collaborated with […]