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Recreational fishing has a significant economic impact on communities throughout the U.S. But what does that really mean? The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) teamed up with Southwick...

In this, the largest marathon study of recreational runners ever conducted, researchers compiled a total of 3.5 million marathon records from around the world. The information researched included 196...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services has released a survey of 2016 activity with an emphasis on fishing, hunting and wildlife recreation.

eSports is continuing to accelerate, growing not just in participants but in the economy it has created, including media rights, venues and the economic impact of professionally organized eSports...

The 2018 Manitoba Games in Thompson has released its economic impact assessment report with impact to Canada, Manitoba and Thompson.

The 40th anniversary of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon generated a record-setting $338 million in estimated impact.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.2 percent ($412 billion) of current-dollar GDP in 2016.

For the 29th straight year, participation in sports at the high school level has increased. This paper has a breakdown of all sports.

With competitive gaming drawing larger audiences, eSports is filling arenas and boosting bottom lines for game publishers and event owners.

This study shows overall economic impact, jobs supported, and associated wages for the state of Florida for MLB Florida Spring Training.