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The Newest Wave in Youth Sports? Adaptive Programming

The Newest Wave in Youth Sports? Adaptive Programming

As the number of high school sports participants bounces back toward pre-pandemic levels, adapted and unified sports programs ranging from basketball ...

New NCAA Non-Conference NIL Tourney Already Generating Buzz

New College Non-Conference NIL Tourney Already Generating Buzz

The championships for March Madness are almost here but hoops fans can take comfort in the news of a new men’s tournament that will tip off on Thanksg...

Recycling vs. Wishcycling: Which is Your Event Practicing?

Recycling vs. Wishcycling: Which is Your Event Practicing?

This is the month when Earth Day arrives, bringing an extra focus on recycling and sustainability in sports. But how green is your event, really? A lo...

Does U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sports Funding Need Reform?

Does U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sports Funding Need Reform?

While Paris officials prep to host the Summer Olympics later this year, closer to home a committee appointed by the United States Congress is calling ...

Pundits’ Advice to Politicians: Better Look Pimlico’s Gift Horse in the Mouth

Pundits Tell Politicians: Better Look Pimlico’s Gift Horse in the Mouth

After years of complaining about an inadequate facility and threatening to move the Preakness Stakes elsewhere, the owners of Pimlico Race Course say ...

Rising Stars: Oregon Now Has World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary

Rising Star: Oregon Has World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary

We’ve all heard of wildlife sanctuaries but a dark sky sanctuary might be a new concept for more than a few people. Oregon recently grabbed headlines ...

Wanted Dead or Alive (But Mostly Dead): Invasive Fish Species

Wanted Dead or Alive (But Mostly Dead): Invasive Fish Species

Officials in Maryland, Arkansas, Washington and other states have placed bounties on invasive fish species. Of course, fighting the likes of carp, cat...

Airline Checkin without REAL ID

Can You Board an Aircraft Without Your ID? Yes, at Least For Now

Here’s a nightmare scenario. You arrive at the airport, ready to fly, only to discover your I.D. is missing. Can you still board the plane? Yes, at le...

March Role Reversal: WBB Could Receive the Lion’s Share of Attention, Revenues

March Role Reversal: WBB Could Score More Attention, Revenues

Remember when (not that long ago!) the NCAA women’s basketball tournament had amenities that included only a small rack of weights while men had acces...

SFIA Report: Record Number of Americans Participated in Sports, Fitness Activities in 2023

A Record Number of Americans Participated in Sports, Fitness Activities in 2023

A total of 242 million people in the United States participated in at least one sports or fitness activity in 2023, making it the highest number of pe...