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Homestead, Florida — At a moment that simultaneously symbolizes a return to traditions and a new strategic course, NASCAR announced on Tuesday: the championship weekend in 2026 will take place at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway. This means that for the first time in seven years, champions of the three main NASCAR series — Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and the top-tier Cup Series — will be crowned here. However, as recent statements from leadership indicate, this is not just about a return. It is the beginning of a rotational formula that, according to NASCAR, aims to "redistribute the dramatic season finale between key markets and historic motorsport venues." “It’s not just about geography — this is a new level of challenge for drivers and new emotions for fans,” — said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice President, adding that the format will create “a dynamic, unpredictable finish each year.” The choice of Homestead is not accidental but a strategic acknowledgment of this arena’s role in NASCAR history. From 2002 to 2019, this track was the backdrop for decisive moments of the season. It became a championship forge for legends: Kyle Busch won titles here twice, Brett Kesselowski — in 2012, Joey Logano — in 2018. And, of course, Jimmie Johnson, seven-time champion, engraved his name in Homestead’s asphalt, where each of his titles ended with a triumphant finish in South Florida. It was here that the tunnel was named after him — a unique honor even by NASCAR standards. Since 2020, the season finale has been held in Phoenix — a transfer initially perceived as an experiment but cemented for several years. However, there were already talks in the sidelines about returning to the “floating finale” model, which allows organizers to adapt the format to the demands of the modern market and media landscape. “The modern fan is mobile, multi-platform, diverse. They expect the unexpected. We’re not just selling tickets to the track — we’re delivering emotions into every home,” — says one NBC Sports analyst who asked not to be named while commenting on the format change. 2026 will mark a new era: tradition returns to a familiar track, but in a new format — as part of a rotational strategy. After that, championship weekends will probably shift between historic locations — Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, and possibly even new city circuits currently in planning stages. Homestead has once again gained the chance to become the place where tears of joy mix with the track’s dust, where history is rewritten with every steering wheel turn, and where tens of thousands of fans will witness the birth of a new champion — or a legend.

This fall, the renovated Ridgewood Golf Club Event Center / Clubhouse and community center are scheduled to open in Parma, Ohio. The $12.3 million capital reconstruction of the complex has become one of the largest recreational investments in the city in recent years. The project is aimed not only at experienced golf players but also at the broad community — the space is intended to be accessible and attractive to everyone. Renovation and construction are proceeding on schedule, with opening planned for October 2025. The golf course continues to operate during the works. The new facility, covering over 15,000 square feet, includes a lobby, event halls, a lounge area with grill partitions, a modern golf simulator room with six simulators, management offices, a bar, player shops, and additional services. An additional 5,000 square feet will be designated for an open interior courtyard. Photo: Mike Holden The project envisions space for weddings, celebrations, children's events, training sessions, and business meetings. The hall can be transformed for groups of up to 200 people and features a contemporary design with panoramic 14-foot windows offering views of the golf course. To emphasize aesthetics and completeness, landscape architects have even “flipped” the front and back nines of the course so that players’ final shots are visible to guests. “This is revolutionary for our community. We want this space to become a place where both golf players and those simply looking to spend time with family or friends come together,” said Tony Vannello, director of the city’s Department of Service. The upgraded infrastructure also includes practical amenities: a new area for golf carts, changing rooms, improved parking with ramps for people with disabilities, and safe pedestrian pathways. The building is designed with various scenarios of limited access in mind (for example, during pandemics) — each part of the complex has dedicated entrances and logistics. The previous club building was demolished in 2022 due to its emergency condition — it was nearly 100 years old. Higley Construction is carrying out the reconstruction in partnership with the architectural studio American Structurepoint. To support the renovated complex, the city has already planned the creation of new seasonal jobs and the introduction of a full-time event coordinator position. An interesting note is that Parma’s city council plans to increase the course fee; however, city officials emphasize that this is not related to the reconstruction costs but simply reflects the overall rising expenses for personnel and maintenance. The game fee will increase by $1: nine holes for city residents will cost $16, and for non-residents — $17. “This space is not just about sports. It’s about community, hospitality, and comfort. We want every resident to feel that it’s a place created for them,” Vannello concluded.

On Saturday, «Inter Miami» defeated the reigning MLS Cup champion «Columbus Crew» with a minimal score of 1:0 at the packed «Huntington Bank Field» stadium in Cleveland. The author of the only goal was 20-year-old Benjamin Cremaski, who scored with a header in the 30th minute of the game. The match set a new attendance record for «Crew» home games — 60,614 spectators, which also became the largest non-NFL event in the stadium's history, a traditional arena for «Cleveland Browns». The relocation of the game from Columbus to Cleveland was driven by overwhelming demand for tickets, fueled by the participation of global football star Lionel Messi. This is already the second time this season that a match involving «Inter Miami» has attracted over 60 thousand fans on the road, and the ninth instance since Messi joined the club in 2023 when a «pink-black» team’s game garners such spectator attention. The key moment of the match occurred at the 30th minute, when Marcelo Viagandt delivered a precise pass from the right flank into the penalty area, where Cremaski, outrunning «Crew» defender Malte Amundsen, directed the ball into the net past goalkeeper Patrick Schulte. This was the young American midfielder’s first goal of the season and the first «Inter Miami» goal not scored by Messi in the last 277 minutes of play. Despite active involvement, Messi was unable to add to his goal tally — his best opportunity came at the end of the first half, when the Argentine slightly missed, shooting past the left post. In the second half, the hosts intensified their efforts, but the reliable play of «Inter Miami» goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who made three saves, helped keep a clean sheet and secure an important away victory. After this win, «Inter Miami» remains among the leaders of the Eastern Conference with a record of 5 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws, while «Columbus Crew» suffered their first loss of the season — 5 wins, 1 loss, 3 draws. The next meeting of the teams is expected with no less interest, as tension in the East is mounting, and Messi’s participation in MLS matches attracts huge attention — not only on the pitch but also in the stands.

In the first round of the 2024/2025 NBA playoffs, the «Cleveland Cavaliers» will host the «Miami Heat» — a historic matchup that promises to be tense and emotional. The first game of the series kicks off this Sunday, April 20th, at 7:00 PM at the «Cavs» home court — Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. After a dramatic play-in game on Friday evening, in which the «Miami Heat» defeated the «Atlanta Hawks» with a score of 123-114 in overtime, it was announced that the team from Florida will be the Cavaliers’ opponent. It is worth noting that the «Heat» became the first team in the history of the new Play-In format to, as a tenth seed, break into the main playoff bracket. «Historically, it’s a great team. They are very strong on offense. But we are excited, we are ready for the challenge,» — commented Miami leader Tyler Herro after the game against the Hawks, gearing up for a serious confrontation with Cleveland. During the regular season, the teams met three times: twice Cleveland celebrated victory, and only once—in December—the «Heat» managed to beat their opponent with a score of 122-113. In the January game in Miami, Cleveland took revenge convincingly, 126-106, and again secured a home victory in March — 112-107. The «Cavs» coaching staff and players gained a clear understanding of their opponent only on Friday evening. Isaac Okoro noted after practice: «We’re focused. Watching videos, preparing for Sunday. Now that we know who we’re playing — we can work on the game plan.» On Saturday, the team will undergo a detailed analysis of the opponent’s game, strategic training, and work on the starting lineup. «Cavs» have the advantage of playing at home and boast a strong roster, but the experience of «Miami» in critical matches and the charisma of their leaders could pose a serious challenge for the young and ambitious team from Cleveland. Will «Cleveland» be able to take advantage of the home starting series? The first answer will be given this Sunday at 7:00 PM.

The quarter-final stage of the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025 provided fans with incredible emotions, unexpected twists, and a loud farewell to the main favorite of the tournament — Madrid's Real. In the battle for the semi-finals, eight of the strongest teams in Europe faced off, but only four advanced further: Barcelona, PSG, Arsenal, and Inter. Goodbye, Real: Arsenal makes history The London Arsenal became the author of the most sensational event of this stage, defeating Real twice. After a crushing 3:0 defeat in the first match at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta's team proved their advantage at Santiago Bernabéu — 2:1. Although Bukayo Saka missed a penalty at the start of the game, he eventually opened the scoring. Vinícius quickly responded, but in added time Martinelli scored the final goal — 5:1 on aggregate. Oleksandr Zinchenko, although not entering the field, celebrates with the team as they reach the semi-final — only the third in the club’s history. Previous attempts in 2006 and 2009 ended in failure. PSG: the fight for their first-ever trophy continues The Parisians are once again close to a historic breakthrough. After a 3:1 home victory over Aston Villa, the return match in Birmingham turned into a real thriller. Despite an early lead for the guests at 2:0 (thanks to Hakimi and Mendes), the hosts equalized — Tillemanns, McGinn, and Consa brought the Villans victory of 3:2. However, the total score of 5:4 in favor of PSG kept the English team out of the competition. PSG has advanced to the semi-finals only four times in history. The previous final in 2020 ended in a defeat by Bayern. Now, the Parisian grand is facing Arsenal. Inter maintains advantage over Bayern The Munich team, as always, had ambitions for the title but had to finish their run at the quarter-final stage. After a minimal 1:2 home defeat, Bayern could not turn the tide at San Siro. Kane put the visitors ahead, but Lautaro Martínez and Pavar’s own goal made the score 2:1 in favor of Inter. D’Ayer’s goal only equalized the score — 2:2, but the situation remained: 4:3 on aggregate — and the Italians advance to the semi-final. This will be the tenth semi-final in the club’s Champions League history for Inter. The last time the Nerazzurri reached this stage was in the 2022/2023 season when they advanced all the way to the final. Barcelona withstood pressure in Dortmund Despite a home victory of 4:0 in the first match, Barcelona almost lost control in Dortmund. Girussi scored a hat-trick, and an own goal by Bensebaini helped the Catalans maintain a comfortable advantage. The match ended with a victory for Dortmund 3:1, but the total score of 5:3 left the Germans out of the competition. The semi-final will be the 18th in the history of the Catalan club. The last time Barcelona played in the Champions League semi-final was in 2019. Who faces whom in the semi-finals? 🔸 Arsenal – PSG🔸 Inter – Barcelona The matches will take place on April 29 and 30 (first games) and May 6–7 (return matches).

On Friday, April 19, 2025, Cleveland will host one of the most anticipated soccer events of the year — at Huntington Bank Field, the MLS Cup 2023 champions «Columbus Crew» and the Supporters’ Shield 2024 winners «Inter Miami» will face off. The game begins at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. This is not just another regular-season match — it’s a historic confrontation between two powerful teams in a new MLS location. The match will be the first league championship game in northeastern Ohio, highlighting the expansion of football’s popularity in the region. Tickets and Priority for Fans Ticket sales started on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:00 AM, but the most dedicated supporters had the opportunity to access early tickets a day earlier — on January 13, from 3:00 PM on the website columbuscrew.com/coming-to-cleveland. Owners of «Crew» season tickets will receive seating equivalent to or better than their usual seats, along with exclusive bonuses: free parking pass, food and drink voucher, ticket to the post-match party right on the field. The Voice of the Club and Community «Crew» President of Business Operations Josh Glessing emphasized that this match is an important step in the club’s development across the entire state: «We want to provide more opportunities for our fans. Huntington Bank Field is a chance not only to watch the game live but also to attract a new fan base in northeastern Ohio». The team will also implement a social project as part of its mission to support youth soccer in the region. Further details will be announced later. A Stadium with a Rich History Huntington Bank Field is the home stadium of Cleveland Browns, hosting dozens of major events since 1999: CONCACAF Gold Cup, matches of the US men's and women's national teams, WWE SummerSlam 2024, concerts by Rolling Stones, , Rod Stewart, and soon — AC/DC (May 28, 2025). What to Expect? The showdown between «Columbus Crew» and «Inter Miami» promises to be a real spectacle: high-level gameplay, a fiery atmosphere at the 67,000-seat stadium, and incredible energy from the fans. The full MLS 2025 season schedule will be announced soon. Tickets for other «Crew» matches in Columbus will be available later on the website columbuscrew.com/tickets. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of Ohio’s soccer history — this match will be not only a sporting event but a true celebration for the entire community! If needed, I can also adapt this for social media posting or create a shorter news version.

In an exhilarating game to close the regular NBA season, the "Indiana Pacers" managed to overcome a 23-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a victory over the "Cleveland Cavaliers" with a score of 126:118 in double overtime. The heroes of the game were Quenton Jackson, who scored 21 points, and Ray Jay Dennis, who added 7 points in the second overtime. His clutch three-pointer and subsequent offensive plays were crucial in securing the win. Season's Comeback of the Year from “Indiana” After the "Cavaliers" led 96-73 with 7:35 remaining in regulation time, it seemed the game was decided. However, the "Pacers" made a powerful run of 32-9 and equalized the score with 10.5 seconds left, causing the crowd to hold their breath. Especially pivotal was the moment in double overtime when Tony Bradley’s shot put “Indiana” ahead with 4:41 remaining — this was the team’s first lead since the end of the first quarter. Dennis then scored the next seven points for his team, making the score 118:111. Season's Achievement This victory marked the 50th win of the season for the "Pacers" (50-32), allowing the team to reach such a result for the first time since the 2013–14 season. This is especially impressive considering the absence of two starting players and four key rotation players. The "Cavaliers" (64-18), despite the loss, remain first in the Eastern Conference. However, the team finished the regular season with three consecutive losses. In the game against “Indiana,” Cleveland played without nine key players. The only starter who played was Jarett Allen, who for the first time in his career played all 82 games in a season. Despite this, the young players of the "Cavaliers" showed a worthy performance: Jalen Tyson scored a career-high 31 points, Emoni Bates had 25, and Na'Kuan Tomlin, in his first career start, scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Key Statistics Jarett Allen did not make his only shot of the game, but finished the season with a rare achievement: he became the third player in NBA history to average at least 13 points per season with over 70% shooting. His stats — 13.5 points and 70.6% field goal percentage. What's Next? "Indiana Pacers" are preparing for the first round of the playoffs, where they will face the "Milwaukee Bucks." The "Cleveland Cavaliers" will learn their opponent only after the conclusion of the play-in tournament on Friday evening.

In a tense game that took place on Thursday evening, Indiana Pacers managed to secure a victory over Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 114:112, thus guaranteeing themselves one of the top four spots in the Eastern Conference — and for the first time since 2014, they gained home-court advantage in the playoffs. The hero of the game was Tyreese Haliburton, who scored 23 points, including the decisive 8 points in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Haliburton recorded 10 assists, eight rebounds, three blocks, and four three-pointers. His explosive showing in the final segment culminated with a three-point shot that settled a 10-point lead for Indiana and turned the game around — the score became 113:107 less than three minutes before the final buzzer. Aaron Nesmith added 22 points, while Myles Turner contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks, confirming the team's defensive stability. This was the sixth consecutive victory for the team, bringing Indiana closer to its first 50-win season since 2013–2014. Despite the loss, the Cavs showed a worthy performance — Tristan Jerome became the top scorer with 24 points and 6 assists, although he did not play in the decisive quarter. De'Andre Hunter scored 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Jalen Tyson had a chance to send the game into overtime but missed a mid-range shot in the closing seconds. Interestingly, Cleveland's head coach Kenny Atkinson decided to rest four of his starting players, as the team had already secured the top seed in the East. Even so, Cleveland's reserves made the hosts quite nervous. The incident occurred at the end of the third quarter — Atkinson was ejected with a technical foul after an emotional argument with the referees. His team, however, remained competitive until the final whistle. Statistical Summary: Fast break points: Indiana – 23, Cleveland – 9. 10-0 run in the 4th quarter was decisive in the game. What's next? Today, Cleveland Cavaliers host New York Knicks. Pacers will play at home against Orlando Magic — and have a chance to reach the symbolic mark of 50 wins.

Sunday evening in the NBA was marked by an impressive victory of the "Sacramento Kings" over one of the Eastern Conference leaders — the "Cleveland Cavaliers," with a score of 120:113. The hero of the match was De'Aaron Fox, who showcased his sniper skills by scoring 37 points, including 11 crucial ones in the final quarter. Support for Fox was provided by DeMar DeRozan (28 points) and Domantas Sabonis, who registered nearly a double-double — 27 points and 9 rebounds. Thanks to this victory, the "Kings" risen to ninth place in the Western Conference, maintaining realistic chances of making it to the playoffs. On the Cavaliers' side, the most productive player was Ty Jerôme, who after a five-game injury hiatus returned to the court and scored 20 points. Donovan Mitchell added 19 but was forced to leave the game briefly due to an ankle injury. Despite his return, it was not enough for a fourth consecutive win. Five minutes before the final whistle, the score was 106:105 in favor of "Cleveland," but at that moment, the "Kings" took control of the game, launching a 13:5 run, which ultimately tipped the scales in their favor. Historic moment for DeRozan:In the third quarter, DeMar DeRozan became the 26th highest scorer in NBA history, surpassing the legendary Jerry West. The veteran now has 25,209 points in 1,183 games. Key moment:Keon Ellis gifted the fans magic — he scored from 43 feet before the halftime break, from behind the half-court line. His shot put the "Kings" ahead 57:56, setting the tone for the second half. Decisive statistic:In the first half, the "Kings" managed to convert only 4 out of 17 three-pointers, but after the break, their team shooting accuracy sharply improved — 10 out of 16. Fox made all six three-pointers after halftime, which became the key to the victory. What's next:On Monday, the "Kings" will conclude their long away series with a game in Detroit. Meanwhile, the "Cavaliers" will try to recover in their game against the "Chicago Bulls" on Tuesday.