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OlympicXC

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...

Homeschool

Homeschool Students May Be the X Factor that Travel Sports Events Need

Teams of homeschooled students could be a new revenue stream in the tournament market. With an uptick in parents expecting students to learn from home...

Fishing

One Fast-Flowing Revenue Stream is on the Water

Where are sports growing? On the water. From tackle sales to the taxidermy business, recreational fishing, perhaps one of the easiest sports to take u...

BR-Coaster

Esports (and Freddy Mercury) Have the Best Thrill Ride of the Summer

Sports parks near amusement parks need this. Event owners need this. Everyone needs this. It’s an escape from reality: a roller coaster set to the lit...

International Electric Scooter Championship Expected to Debut in 2021

International Electric Scooter Championship Expected to Debut in 2021

This is not your child’s collapsible scooter. It’s not the rentable Bird or Lime scooter either (and unlike those, it’s being piloted by those who act...

Football

Will Schools Swap Fall and Spring Sports?

As states frantically try to navigate the landscape of back-to-school, athletic departments are facing challenges of their own, namely how and when to...

Soccer

Soccer Participation Kicking Up

Here’s some good news: After several years of moderate decline, soccer is trending up. And here’s a surprise on top of that: despite the higher profil...

Cycling

Cycle Tourism Creating Bursts of Economic Impact, Chance of Future Hosting

Recreational cyclists, having explored their own neighborhoods, are expanding their horizons and seeking out other destinations for weekend visits in ...

Roller Derby’s Comeback Plan Viewed as Prototype

Roller Derby’s Comeback Plan Viewed as Prototype

Whereas social media teems with virologist wannabes ready to spout COVID theories, one organization actually has its own (real) in-house experts – and...

On the Road Again: Bikes, Running...and Rollerblades

On the Road Again: Bikes, Running...and Rollerblades

We already know that both running for fitness and recreational cycle tourism are trending up since COVID-19 but here’s something you may not be aware ...