O.J. Simpson Pop-Up Museum Raises Eyebrows in Los Angeles’ Chinatown
How weird have sports-related tourist attractions gotten? How about a pop-up museum dedicated to a disgraced football icon? The O.J. Simpson Pop-Up Mu...
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Event Owners Beware: Counterfeit Merchandise, Tournament T-Shirt Scams Growing Exponentially
Scams aren’t new, but a new variation is affecting sports events. A company began contacting Evanston, Illinois, businesses, offering to sell them ads...
Plague Bacteria Discovered in Arizona Counties. What Health Officials are Saying and How to be Prepared.
While a hurricane was washing over portions of Texas, a very different problem was spreading in the desert climate of Arizona. And when folks started ...
Cancellations and Course Mismeasurements Lead to Gun-Shy Marathoners and Challenges for Planners
When a Portland, Oregon, man filed a lawsuit against the organizers of the cancelled-at-the-last-minute Vancouver USA Marathon, it was more than just ...
Balls in Malls: Developer Promotes New Indoor Facility with Single Basketball Court
Malls have been host to carousels, amusement parks and karaoke concerts, all with the singular goal of enticing patronage. The latest entry into the f...
Impetigo Outbreaks Impacting Sports Events
You’ve mandated vaccines. You’ve taken precautions against MRSA. Unfortunately, health threats are still troubling sports events, and one of the lates...
LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards
It's time for Sports Destination Management to recognize sports tourism leaders. Help salute events that make sports tourism grow. Our deadline is Fri...
Montreal’s Olympic Stadium Joins List of Arenas to Have Served as Emergency Shelters
Large sports arenas have a history of multi-tasking, whether it’s hosting Final Four or rock concerts. But recently, venues have been transformed into...
The Evidence Grows: Rio Olympics Only Gave Host City a Quick Fix
Has it really been a year since Rio hosted the Summer Olympic Games? For some of us, that may seem like a long time ago. But for many local residents,...
Will Courts Cry 'Foul' on Parents Suing Coaches for Playtime?
The news has been more than busy in the past two weeks, so maybe youth sports news has gotten overlooked. Or maybe we’re just numb to the concept of c...