By the Numbers: 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off June 7 in France, with the championship match slated for July 7 at Parc Olympique Lyonnais...
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Baseball Netting in the Spotlight – Again
The injury to a little girl at Minute Maid Park has reawakened the debate about protective netting. Unfortunately, unless (and until) a world leader i...
San Diego Washes Out as Host of World Beach Games
Was it something in the water? More like something in the bottom line. The World Beach Games, scheduled for October 2019, have been abruptly yanked ou...
Study Demonstrates Positive Impact of Youth Sports on Mental Health
As if there weren’t already plenty of reasons to support youth participation in sports programming, medical science is bringing us one more. A new stu...
Sports, Concussion, Repeat: Researchers See Troubling Pattern
Concussions as a repeated injury? Apparently so. A new study indicates that one in six children who has suffered one concussion will go on to repeat t...
Fishing Derbies: When Kids Cast Out, Everyone Reels It In
It all starts with a kid learning to hold a pole. The recreational fishing industry – and competitive event owners – know that anglers are born at the...
Will Esports' Migration to Movie Theaters Leave Convention Centers Behind?
Note to indoor venues in cities everywhere: if you haven’t updated your network infrastructure to attract esports events, consider this your wake-up c...
Motorsports Events: Economic Engine or Source of Contention?
Motorsports events can generate revenue, excitement and crowds. Unfortunately, they can cause controversy when they’re not being held at a facility th...
How Much Does It Cost Big Ten Athletic Programs to Travel?
The school year has come to a close which means athletic programs can take a (very brief) break from paying for student athlete travel. And make no mi...
Cardiac Events Most Common Cause of Sudden Death in Young Athletes
Ask anyone about injuries in sports and they’ll talk about concussions. But ask anyone about sudden deaths and there’s silence. As it turns out, the m...