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Flint & Genesee has hosted the Gaines Rodeo for more than 20 years

Horse Sense

Equine sports are as varied as the horses and riders who participate, and as multitudinous as the crowds who come to watch. From the uniquely American...

The Wildwoods Convention Center

Set for Success

Played on four surfaces (indoor, sand, grass and even the emerging discipline of snow) and a perennial tournament powerhouse sport, volleyball lends i...

Meet the Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception....

Anger Kicking In Over High World Cup Ticket Prices

Anger Kicking In Over High World Cup Ticket Prices

When 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets went on sale, many U.S.-based fans no doubt felt penalty-kicked in the gut by the prices. While FIFA had originally c...

In Palm Beach County, an Engine of Sports Accessibility is a Politician

In Palm Beach County, an Engine of Sports Accessibility is a Politician

Palm Beach County has a lot going on: soccer, golf, volleyball, even croquet and polo. And if you ask the Palm Beach County Sports Commission about th...

Communities Tackle Barriers to Sports for Youths with Disabilities

Communities Tackle Barriers to Sports for Youths with Disabilities

Children’s mental, physical and emotional health all worsen when they’re not regularly participating in youth sports. But there is a greater likelihoo...

National Groups, States Work to Increase Kids’ Access to Youth Sports

National Groups, States Work to Increase Kids’ Access to Youth Sports

With many programs for underserved populations experiencing cuts in recent months throughout the country, it’s refreshing to see new efforts at multip...

Understaffed National Parks Try to Curb Extreme Athletes

Understaffed National Parks Try to Curb Extreme Athletes

The National Park Service has a message for the BASE jumpers, rock climbers and others engaged in extreme sports in national parks during the shutdown...

Ghoul, Please: A List of the Top 25 Most Haunted (and Historic) Hotels

Ghoul, Please: A List of the Top 25 Most Haunted (and Historic) Hotels

Here’s news you don’t see every day (and it is oh, so suited to Halloween on Friday): A list of the top 25 most haunted hotels. Best news: Many are in...

Get Your BID On: US Bowling Congress Women’s Championships

Get Your BID On: US Bowling Congress Women’s Championships

The RFP for the US Bowling Congress Women’s Championships (2031, 2034 and 2037) is here and it’s time for destinations to step up and take their shot ...