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Dallas CVB, Other Groups Oppose Bill That Would Discriminate Based on Religious Beliefs

Dallas CVB, Other Groups Oppose Bill That Would Discriminate Based on Religious Beliefs

Following its bout with a so-called ‘bathroom bill,’ Texas is back in a less than flattering spotlight. Now, state lawmakers are seeking to allow cert...

Illinois Implementing Background Checks for High School Officials

Illinois Implementing Background Checks for High School Officials

Finding enough referees and umpires for high school sporting events is a challenging task for athletics administrators and in Illinois, it just got mo...

FDA: Don't Use Mobile Apps to Diagnose Concussions

FDA: Don't Use Mobile Apps to Diagnose Concussions

No, the FDA really shouldn’t have to issue a warning to coaches and parents not to use apps and other devices to help assess, diagnose or manage concu...

Theme Runs, Mud Runs Losing Ground in New Survey

Theme Runs, Mud Runs Losing Ground in New Survey

After several years of a strong uptick driven by participation in non-traditional runs (themed fun runs, obstacles races and others), the sport of run...

Can Mixed-Gender Events Help Create More Interest in the Olympics?

Can Mixed-Gender Events Help Create More Interest in the Olympics?

Back in the early 1900s, when korfball (similar to basketball) debuted in the Netherlands, it was seen as scandalous because women and men competed on...

Ohio Bill Would Make Assaulting Umpires, Referees a Felony

Ohio Bill Would Make Assaulting Umpires, Referees a Felony

In an ideal world, this development would not be necessary. Ohio lawmakers want to put an end to assaults on sports officials at all levels once and f...

Antitrust Lawsuit Could Mean Governing Bodies Can't be the Only Event Owners

Antitrust Lawsuit Could Mean Governing Bodies Can't be the Only Event Owners

It's being called a David and Goliath battle - and David already has the successful precedent. Three international-level swimmers have filed an antitr...

Happy Together? Joint Memberships May Boost Participation

Happy Together? Joint Memberships May Boost Participation

The news landed like a one-two punch. First came news of a burned-out pro runner who had found a new calling in triathlon. Next up, the announcement t...

No Suit for You, Says Judge in NYC Airbnb Case

No Suit for You, Says Judge in NYC Airbnb Case

No suit for you! Planners encouraging athletes and teams to use Airbnb for events in New York City can breathe easy now that a judge has tossed a suit...

Amid Enthusiasm From Cities, Major League Soccer Will Expand to 30 Teams

Amid Enthusiasm From Cities, Major League Soccer Will Expand to 30 Teams

Feeding on the building World Cup frenzy, Major League Soccer will be expanding to 30 teams. Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF begin play in 2020, and A...