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Will News of Deaths on Everest Affect Climbing Tourism in the U.S.?

Will News of Deaths on Everest Affect Climbing Tourism in the U.S.?

The picture showed a long line of climbers winding like a bizarre crocodile across icy ridges, trying to summit Everest. Not only would all of them no...

Louisiana Law Gives Jail Time for Yelling at Youth Sports Officials

Louisiana Law Gives Jail Time for Yelling at Youth Sports Officials

A brand-new Louisiana law makes harassing a ref on the scholastic or rec level a crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail. And the offender has to un...

Mixed-Use Developments Are Increasingly Anchored by Stadiums

Mixed-Use Developments Are Increasingly Anchored by Stadiums

Here’s a new development trend, for those keeping track: increasingly, when there are mixed-use developments (an area where there is retail, office sp...

Risk Management: Don't Let it be an Afterthought

Risk Management: Don't Let it be an Afterthought

Risk management can easily scare event owners and facility managers alike when it comes to sports events. As a result, it’s often left until the last ...

Insights from the National Governing Body for Cheer

Insights from the National Governing Body for Cheer

From offering cheer combines to promoting the emerging sport of STUNT to training national teams in cheer, pom, jazz, hip-hop and dance, USA Cheer has...

Cheating in Fishing Tournaments Spawns High-Tech Safeguards

Cheating in Fishing Tournaments Spawns High-Tech Safeguards

Sometime, people just need a high-five. In the face. With a fish. Preferably the one they’re dishonestly trying to pass off as something they caught d...

Is the Esports Bubble Ready to Burst?

Is the Esports Bubble Ready to Burst?

Are esports growing too fast for their own good? A detailed piece on a gaming news site has expressed concern with the esports industry – and specific...

Alabama on the Leading Edge with Coaching Education to Prevent Injuries

Alabama on the Leading Edge with Coaching Education to Prevent Injuries

In Alabama, the Alabama’s Coach Safely Act — reportedly is the first law of its kind to require all coaches of youth athletes 14 years and younger to ...

Six Keys to  Increasing Your Digital Influence with Crave-Worthy Content

Six Keys to Increasing Your Digital Influence with Crave-Worthy Content

It’s easy to think that organic social media is the silver bullet to promoting your business, but what many have learned is this: it’s not that easy. ...

Engaging Volunteers: A Case Study from Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission

Engaging Volunteers: A Case Study from Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission

While athletes provide the on-field action and spectators provide the cheers, it’s the volunteers who can provide the behind-the-scenes power to make ...