First WWE Women’s-Only Event Potential Game Changer for Organizers
What was once an anomaly – girls on high school wrestling team – has become commonplace. The question is, however, whether a women’s-only wrestling ev...
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NASCAR Isn't Dying, But Insiders See A Sport in Transition
Down but not out. NASCAR, once declared America’s fastest-growing sport, appears to have fallen out of favor. High ticket costs, the retirement of top...
With September 11 Only a Month Away, Planners Preparing to Mark the Occasion
A month from now, America again observes Patriots’ Day, the commemoration of September 11. This year has an eerie sense of familiarity since the origi...
If Passed, the PHIT Act Will Mean Big Savings for Participants
The campaign to get a sedentary U.S. population active just got a huge shot in the arm. Even better news: it can benefit event owners and rights holde...
College Club Sports Present Growth Opportunities for Event Owners
The back-to-school-way-too-early march has begun and colleges are no exception. But not all athletes are returning to varsity sports. Many will partic...
After Faltering in Early Rounds, World Cup Comes on Strong in U.S. Ratings
Everyone thought Fox was going home the loser in World Cup ratings. An early viewership low (the first round) gave way to a big surprise – winning rat...
E-Bikes Gaining Acceptance, Power, in Cycling World - Event Owners Need to be Ready
Whether you think they’re the greatest idea since bike lanes or the worst idea since flat tires, e-bikes are here to stay. Want proof? The European Cy...
eSports Moves One Big, Controversial Step Closer to the Olympic Podium
In the controversy-meter of the sports world, eSports is up there with global warming and capital punishment: in the eye of a hurricane of conflicting...
Shooting Sports Launch Beginner-Friendly Website to Grow Participation
Is there an echo in here? The National Shooting Sports Foundation has launched a new website, LetsGoShooting.org, intended to make shooting sports acc...
Against the Odds: NCAA Won't Pursue Gambling Revenue
If you were betting, you’d have lost big. Amid reports that Major League Baseball and the NBA are pursuing so-called integrity fees from organized spo...