Hoop Dreams
As we edge ever closer to March Madness and its brackets, bets and berths, interest in basketball is outpacing that in every other sport. If you’re se...
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Unpredictable Weather? Not a Problem
Mother Nature can be temperamental, and that can wreak havoc with planning outdoor sports events, including those held over the winter months. Fortuna...
eSports: The Evolution of the Industry
eSports is gaining acceptance at the highest levels and just keeps getting bigger. Need proof? The IOC is considering it for inclusion in the Summer G...
Learning About Live Streaming: A Case Study from NAIA
Maybe you’ve been thinking of making the jump to recording and streaming your events. Only problem is you don’t know where to start. This article, a c...
Planning Events for Exceptional Athletes:
Working on sports events for athletes with challenges and disabilities means thinking outside the ADA box. One essential truth is that there’s no temp...
You Have Insurance. What if You Need to Use It?
Many sports event promoters and participants purchase insurance either as a precaution or because someone has mandated coverage. After that, they don’...
The Big Game By the Numbers: Super Bowl in Minneapolis
It’s time for office pools, overhyped halftime shows and the best commercials anywhere. And that means the Super Bowl. Yes, it’s a domed stadium. Yes,...
Eight Cities with One Goal: Final Four
Eight cities. Four years. One goal - Final Four. As the NCAA winds up to March Madness, it’s also winnowing down the cities to host future events. The...
Outstanding in their Field: Minor League Stadiums Find Ways to Keep Busy During Winter Months
Finding uses for baseball and softball parks between seasons isn’t always easy. After all, a purpose-built facility may not lend itself to much outsid...
‘Hacking is the New Juicing:’ Even the Olympics Have Fallen Prey
The biggest latest threat to the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang isn’t North Korea/South Korea tensions. It isn’t doping. It isn’t even politics. It’s ...