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Winter Jam NYC: Skiing and Snowboarding in Central Park?

Winter Jam NYC: Skiing and Snowboarding in Central Park?

What if we told you New York City’s Central Park will become a ski destination this weekend? That’s right: a ski destination. You might choke on you...

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Inside Events: The Warrior Dash

The Warrior Dash, with 10,000-plus participants per event in each of its 25 locations, is regarded as one of the top obstacle races in the country. Le...

After Bad Blood, International Cricket Council May Welcome USA Back to the Fold

After Bad Blood, International Cricket Council May Welcome USA Back to the Fold

In the run-up to the Rio Olympics, the sports business public might have missed something that happened stateside. The International Cricket Council s...

Guns in Stadiums? Industry Sectors Weigh in on Incendiary Topic

Guns in Stadiums? Industry Sectors Weigh in on Incendiary Topic

Last year, the talk was all about whether individuals could carry guns in parks. Problem was, many kids’ sports events were held also there. This year...

By the Numbers: The USTA’s “New Home of American Tennis” in Orlando

By the Numbers: The USTA’s “New Home of American Tennis” in Orlando

With a big first serve, the USTA has opened its new facility in Orlando, Florida, dubbed the ‘home of American tennis, slated to host events at all le...

The Hoopla: Happy 125th Birthday, Basketball

The Hoopla: Happy 125th Birthday, Basketball

Amid the excitement of college football bowl games and the NFL Playoffs (not to mention the upcoming inauguration and oh, yeah, March Madness), it was...

Planners Get Ready - Real ID Act Effective as Soon as 2018

Planners Get Ready - Real ID Act Effective as Soon as 2018

We’re a year out from implementation of the Real ID Act, which means it’s time for sports planners to begin reminding travelers in earnest that a driv...

US Youth Soccer & Washington Youth Soccer Mend Fences

US Youth Soccer & Washington Youth Soccer Mend Fences

After a contentious several weeks, US Youth Soccer and Washington Youth Soccer have suspended efforts to sever ties from each other. And what an unexp...

Can Traveling Be Made Easier for Athletes with Disabilities?

Can Traveling Be Made Easier for Athletes with Disabilities?

Athletes with disabilities have (obviously) overcome obstacles. How can planners for their events help alleviate, the barriers they still can encounte...

Break Dancing Joins Youth Olympic Games Lineup

Break Dancing Joins Youth Olympic Games Lineup

Shades of the 1990s (or was it the 1980s?) Either way, everything old is new again. Break dancing was one of three new medal events added last month t...