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Skateboarding legend Leticia Bufoni has been named a Founder Athlete of the new X Games League (XGL), joining pioneers like Nyjah Huston and Ryan Sheckler. The six-time X Games gold medalist will help design the team-based league's format and culture, a move that leverages her rebellious icon status to legitimize the structural overhaul of action sports.
X Games has announced a major rebrand and a bold new direction with the launch of the X Games League (XGL) in 2026. The new league will introduce a year-round, team-based model to action sports, along with AI-powered judging, sports betting, and an "athlete-first" compensation model, signaling a profound shift from its rebellious, individualistic roots.
Brazilian rider Roger Vieira clinched his first-ever victory at the Red Bull Genova Cerro Abajo, kicking off the 2025-26 urban downhill series. The race, held in Italy’s historic city of Genova, challenged riders with a brutal 2.2km course of narrow streets and sharp turns, where speeds reached up to 80kph in a high-stakes battle for the podium.
The X Games is spinning off its AI judging platform, The Owl AI, into a new standalone tech company. Debuting at Aspen 2025 and set to be deployed at X Games Salt Lake City, this venture aims to integrate AI into subjective sports like gymnastics, complementing human judges. Led by X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom and former Google AI head Josh Gwyther, the Boulder-based company secured an $11 million seed round to revolutionize sports judging and fan experience.
The X Games is launching the X Games League (XGL), a new team-based, seasonal format beginning Summer 2026. Iconic athletes Ryan Sheckler, Nyjah Huston, and Ryan Williams are named "Founder Athletes," tasked with shaping this ambitious evolution that aims to deepen fan engagement and create new opportunities in action sports.
X Games Salt Lake City 2025 roared to life, delivering three days of electrifying action across Skate, BMX, and Moto X.
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is nearing his pitching return after his second Tommy John surgery, with recent simulated games showing promising results. While he continues to dominate at the plate, his journey back to being a two-way player underscores his unique ambition and the delicate balance of modern athletic recovery.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu is now a global ambassador for Shaun White's The Snow League, a big step before its China debut and the addition of freeskiing. Gu brings star power and aims to inspire new athletes and boost winter sports worldwide.
MAiKA, a powerhouse of movement hailing from Osaka, has been captivating audiences worldwide with her uniquely potent and deeply grooving dance style since her early years.
Yuto Horigome, a dominant force in professional skateboarding, recently added another impressive result with a second-place finish at the 2025 Tampa Pro. Beyond his Olympic gold and numerous contest wins, this profile delves into Horigome's mindset, his ambitions for the Street League Super Crown, and his perspective on the evolving landscape of skateboarding, from the streets to the Olympics. Discover his commitment to progression, style, and mentoring the next generation.
