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Can a Strong Holiday Forecast Bring Good Returns for this Industry?

Can a Strong Holiday Forecast Bring Good Returns for this Industry?

This year’s economic forecast for the holidays is off the charts – literally – and higher than it has ever been. One of the key metrics in spending is...

Is Anyone Watching the International Swimming League?

Is Anyone Watching the International Swimming League?

The International Swimming League, a series of around-the-world team competitions featuring elite swimmers, has its own TV show, a big payroll – and v...

NATA Releases Guidelines Regarding Youth Sports Specialization

NATA Releases Guidelines Regarding Youth Sports Specialization

There’s been plenty of debate regarding youth athletes specializing in one sport. Now, the National Athletic Trainers Association has weighed in, issu...

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Is the Pathway Between College and the Pros Dooming Amateur Golf?

Is the ability of college women to qualify for golf’s pro tournaments hurting the sport at its amateur level? There’s certainly plenty of people out t...

IOC/Airbnb Partnership: A Step in the Right Direction or a Can of Worms?

IOC/Airbnb Partnership: A Step in the Right Direction or a Can of Worms?

With the announcement last week of a sponsorship deal between the IOC and Airbnb, private homeowners in host cities could leverage some benefit when t...

The Lowdown on Blowouts: Students Speak Out in Support of Lopsided Victories

The Lowdown on Blowouts: Students Speak Out in Support of Lopsided Victories

Whether it’s called handing another team a donut, blanking them or simply running up the score, the issue of lopsided victories has gotten plenty of p...

Can a New SitCom by “Big Bang Theory” Creators Make Esports Just as Cool?

Can a New SitCom by “Big Bang Theory” Creators Make Esports Just as Cool?

Uh-oh. Someone’s trying to sit in Sheldon’s spot. NBC is developing a comedy called “The Squad” about a group of friends and enemies who find companio...

Hotel Cybersecurity Top of Mind for Families Traveling for Sports

Hotel Cybersecurity Top of Mind for Families Traveling for Sports

Less than a year ago, the travel world was shaken by Marriott’s admission that 500 million guest records had been hacked. Now, a survey shows nearly 7...

With Thanksgiving Around the Corner, Time to Trot Out the 5K

With Thanksgiving Around the Corner, Time to Trot Out the 5K

While malls and merchants are gearing up for Black Friday – which is, after all, a little more than two weeks away – sports event organizers are getti...

As Hospitality Industry Feared, Airbnb is Deflating Hotel Income -- Significantly

As Hospitality Industry Feared, Airbnb is Deflating Hotel Income -- Significantly

The homeshare economy continues to prosper. Researchers note that not only is Airbnb growing at a rate of 100 percent per year, that growth has result...