Little Leagues Banning Use of ‘Astros’ Team Name
Talk about blowback. In the wake of the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that has opposing teams and fans calling not only for MLB to ban players...
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Ultramarathon Events Showing More Than 1,500% Increase in Participation
The number of ultra runners, meaning those who run races that are longer than 26.2 miles, including trail and mountain runs, has increased a mind-blow...
Spartan Working to Get Tough Mudder Running Again
The future of Tough Mudder doesn’t seem quite as clear as mud as it might have a month ago. But things in the obstacle course racing world aren’t back...
Inside Events: The American Pole League
One of the buzziest sports to be seeking international acceptance (at the IOC level, no less) is pole, governed in the U.S. by the American Pole Leagu...
Planning an Event to Help the Australian Fire Victims? Here Are Some Tips
If a fire halfway around the world in Australia can get attention from an international golf tournament, can local sports events help make a differenc...
ASTM Developing Standard for Softball Faceguards - Will Players Wear Them?
With all the focus on concussions and football, it’s not surprising this development slipped under the radar. ASTM International has begun developing ...
What Does the USGA’s Distance Report Mean for Golf Tournaments?
With much fanfare, the USGA and R&A released a Distance Insights Report, showing that hitting distances and lengths of golf courses have been increasi...
Gaming With The Stars? Get Ready for the Next Reality TV Talent Show
We’ve already seen a sit-com being developed around esports. This year, gaming moves further into the mainstream media with another reality TV show. A...
Women’s Acrobatics & Tumbling, Wrestling Added to NCAA Emerging Sports
Plenty of people might have been a little distracted by happenings on the football field (or in the political arena) and missed the news that two spor...
What's Driving the Bidding Wars for NCAA Championships?
After months of lead-up and plenty of fanfare, the NCAA closed out its bid submission cycle for hosting of championships in the 2022-2023 and 2025-26 ...