Thinking of Bidding on an NCAA Championship? Time to Get Off the Bench
Those cities whose sports commissions and CVBs have been considering bidding on NCAA championship events need to get off the bench. The bid specificat...
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Social Media, Geotagging Spark Attendance Surges at National Parks
One of the most traditional of recreation destinations — national parks — is receiving a boost from social media and geotagging. To handle the increas...
Despite Travel Ban to Anti-LGBTQ States, Teams are Still Going There
A California law banning taxpayer-financed travel to 10 states that discriminate against LGBTQ people hasn’t stopped college sports teams from competi...
Even One Year Out, 'Field of Dreams' Game is Big Business
It’s still a year away but the first-ever Major League game to be played at the iconic “field of dreams” in Iowa corn country is already an economic h...
Can New Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Attempt Revive Interest in Distance Running?
The sub-two-hour marathon – an attempt that came thisclose to succeeding two years ago, is back for another try this October. Can world marathon recor...
The Rise of AI in Youth Sports Industry
Who’s one of the most valuable players in youth sports? Artificial intelligence. AI is infiltrating the industry quickly with connected coverage of sp...
Inside Events: Babe Ruth League, Inc.
Holding firm to the ideal that youth sports should emphasize participation and enjoyment over everything else, the Babe Ruth League has offered qualit...
In Fortnite World Cup, Esports Puts Money Where its Mouse Is
Esports is a force to be reckoned with. At the end of July, the fledgling sport put its money where its mouth (mouse?) was and proved doubters wrong. ...
Synthetic Sports Fields Not a Significant Danger, Says EPA Report
Those who want to blame synthetic fields for the evils of the world are going to be disappointed, according to the EPA. Late last week, the agency rel...
USOC Pressures Park District to Rename ‘Olympic’ Pool
Bad news: If your sports venue or event uses the name, ‘Olympic’ and you don't have express permission, you could be hearing from the U.S. Olympic and...