The Graham Family donated a multi-million-dollar gift to the University of Michigan to support the Athletics Career Center, which has since been renamed the Graham Family Athletic Career Center. The donation will fund career development, life skills, and post-graduation support for student-athletes, ensuring they’re prepared for life after sports. Most of the gift will create a long-term endowment, while a portion will be used immediately to launch or expand programs.
Sports Events Up for Bid highlights several upcoming sporting events currently seeking host cities, offering opportunities for destinations to boost tourism and community engagement. Events include the Hoop It Up 3×3 Basketball Tournament, National Collegiate Wrestling Championships, World Gay Boxing Championships, USA Boxing national events, and the USA Taekwondo Finals. Each event varies in size and scope but typically brings in hundreds to thousands of athletes, coaches, and spectators, generating significant local economic impact. With bid deadlines ranging from late 2025 into 2026, the article serves as a guide for cities interested in attracting diverse and high-profile sports competitions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING JULY 7, 2025
July 4 – What I like about each sport
July 4 – Charity fitness event to aid medical research
July 5 – Here is the latest ACC sports news
July 5 – Bob Asmussen | Illini football lifts for a good cause
July 6 – Sports Camp and Community Day dribbles into Green Lake Co.
July 6 – Northern Bank partners with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell for club’s 125th year
July 7 – Patriots Get Bad Steelers News on T.J. Watt
July 7 – Three From Baseball Named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team
July 7 – MLB Power Rankings: Astros surge into No. 1 spot, but Dodgers, Tigers aren’t going anywhere
July 7 – Sky Sports News star confirms exit after 23 years as Chris Kamara sends message
July 7 – Chris Kamara sends five-word message as latest Sky Sports News exit confirmed
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
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Assistant Director, Live Events/TerpVision – University of Maryland
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Volleyball JV Head Coach – West Lincoln High School, Lincolnton, NC
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Youth Sports Content Assistant – Cleveland Cavaliers, Pittsburgh, PA
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Intern – NBC Sports Next (Customer Success / Sales / Technology), remote
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Athlete Engagement Insights Strategist – Dick’s Sporting Goods, remote
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Volunteer Coach – Phoenix Union HS District, Metro Tech HS, Phoenix, AZ
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Summer Sports Camp Assistant Coach – Proviso Township HS District 209 (IL)
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WMS Boys Track & Field Head Coach (Seasonal) – Traverse City Area Public Schools, MI
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CHS Girls Varsity Assistant (JV Head) Soccer Coach – Traverse City, MI
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WSH Varsity Assistant/JV Head Baseball Coach – Traverse City, MI
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