From XFL to Lingerie, Alternative Football Could Drive Venue Use in Cities
The definition of the eternal optimist might be found in the owners of alternate football leagues. Cases in point this week: Mike Ditka and Dwayne (yo...
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Next Two Weeks Critical to Tourism Getting a Piece of the PPP Pie
Will CVBs, sports commissions and others who promote the travel economy at last get a piece of the PPP pie? The Senate recently introduced its version...
On Anniversary of 1980 Olympics, Time to Reflect on Effect of Boycott
Exactly 40 years ago, the U.S., in protest of Russia’s invasion of Afghanistan, did not send Team USA to the Olympics in Moscow. Other nations followe...
FISE Pivots to Offer an Unprecedented 2021 Bidding Opportunity
Want to jump into the event hosting marketplace in a BIG way? FISE, the international governing body of action sports, is offering a new hybrid event ...
AAU and Orlando Make Big Statement About Success
One small step? More like one big tournament. AAU’s recent Junior Volleyball Nationals at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando were a clario...
Inside Events: The U.S. National Kubb Championship
The sport has been called “Viking Chess” and it has quite the niche following. The U.S. National Kubb Championship, held annually in Eau Claire (known...
Amateur Baseball Draws Fans to Minor League Stadiums
Ready for some great news? Baseball is back and in many cases, is allowing players to bring back their glory days on the diamond. But lest you think t...
In Gymnastics and Freerunning Arena, Battle Over Parkour Rages On
The more things change, the more…well, you know the rest. The debate between parkour (also known as freerunning, the urban discipline closest to obsta...
Industry Survey Says Better, Brighter Days Ahead
Brighter days are ahead. That’s the biggest takeaway from an industry survey. And while recovery isn’t immediate, it is imminent. Among the findings: ...
Will Cross Country Return to the Olympics?
Will cross country running make a return to the Olympics? Maybe not immediately but that’s okay – its international governing body is in it (excuse th...