BAA Refuses Entry to Santa Rosa Marathoners Accidentally Led off Course
The Santa Rosa Marathon just experienced a sports event planner’s nightmare. And although thankfully, nobody was physically harmed, it’s arguable the ...
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Former English Ref Gives Yellow Card to Soccer's Video Replay
Although live experimentation with Video Assisted Relay (VAR) continues in the United Soccer League, FIFA’s attempt to integrate the technology is bei...
Teams Adding Uber to Roster for Enhanced Fan Experience
Professional and college sports teams are increasingly adding Uber to their rosters. Ever since the on-demand ride-sharing service inked its first pro...
Marathon Owner Backs Down from Lawsuit by Athletes Denied Entry
Wow. There are some people who really do read the fine print, specifically two Utah runners who said the New York City Marathon’s general entry drawin...
What Do Millennial Athletes Really Want? Event Owners Can Find Out
Millennials are the crowd that owners and rights-holders for sports events seem to be chasing. They’re young, they're busy, they’re savvy to technolog...
More ER Visits in Youth Soccer But Event Planning has Evolved Too
With the news that youth soccer-related injuries are up comes a corresponding shift in preparedness at sports events and venues. More facilities are o...
Inside Events: Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships
The inaugural Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships, held in Naples, Florida, in 2016, brought in 800-plus athletes from seven countries and 39 state...
Arnold Palmer Leaves Legacy as Sports Business Pioneer
He’ll be remembered by many as a beloved golf champion. But the sports business world will recall Arnold Palmer as the first person to use his name as...
Already Reeling from ACC Withdrawal, Charlotte Takes Another Hit
Already reeling after the removal of the ACC championship, Charlotte, North Carolina, has been dealt another blow. The controversial shooting by polic...
Orange is the New Black Ink for Planners of Halloween Sports Events
Is orange the new black? It is when you’re referring to the bottom line of a sports event and the beneficial effect Halloween has on it. This year’s f...