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Hyrox vs. CrossFit

Will 2025 Hyrox Championship in USA End the Battle with CrossFit?

Hyrox, a fast-growing fitness race, will bring its most coveted event to the USA (to Chicago, in fact) next year for only the second time since its fo...

How to Assist with Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts in Florida

How to Assist with Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts in Florida

Some areas of Florida were still staggering to their feet after Hurricane Helene when Milton slammed into the state. The storm, which also spawned tor...

Halloween Tie-Ins? Yawn. El Día de los Muertos Events? ¡Bueno!

Halloween Tie-Ins? Dead. El Día de los Muertos Events? ¡Bueno!

October is Hispanic Heritage Month. In conjunction with that, event owners are creating sports tie-ins with El Día de los Muertos, the holiday falling...

While the focus on diet, exercise and fitness goals has become stronger than ever, there is corresponding pressure to keep up with that level of intensity in their pursuit. That is leading to a problem known as (no lie) “wellbeing burnout.” Whether it’s a youth phenomenon as well has not been determined – but that discovery can’t be far off.

Yes, There is Such a Thing as ‘Wellbeing Burnout’: What Can We Do About It?

While the focus on diet, exercise and fitness goals has become stronger than ever, there is corresponding pressure to keep up with that level of inten...

Problems with Drones Over Sports Facilities Resulting in Increased Regulations

Problems with Drones Over Sports Facilities Resulting in Increased Regulations

Spurred by concerns over privacy as well as personal safety, park systems are beginning to outlaw the use of drones. It’s an issue that taking flight ...

Get Your BID On: USCAA National ConventionWant to host an event filled with college decisionmakers? Look no further than this RFP for the US Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)’s Annual Convention. Officials are seeking June dates in 2028 and 2031. The convention is expected to bring approximately 200 room nights plus an additional $30K in master billing. Learn more right here.

Get Your BID On: USCAA Annual Convention

Want to host an event filled with college decisionmakers? Look no further than this RFP for the US Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)’s Annual Co...

3-on-3 Ice Hockey Pushing for Olympic Inclusion

3-on-3 Ice Hockey Pushing for Olympic Inclusion

Small-sided play is big news on the tournament scene so it shouldn’t be too surprising that ice hockey is the latest sport to debut its own discipline...

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National Parks Set New Economic Impact Record in 2023

Who’s bringing in visitors by the score and economic impact to boot? Well, that would be national parks. Those parks had a record high $55.6 billion b...

For the fourth time in its history, the NCAA conducted a comprehensive site selection process, putting most of its championships up for bid simultaneously.

NCAA Announces 240-Plus Host Sites

For only the fourth time in its history, the NCAA conducted a comprehensive site selection process, putting most of its championships up for bid simul...

Guardian Caos a sore point with youth groups

“It’s a Struggle Every Day:” Guardian Caps Tackling Pushback from Youth Sports

It all started with an e-mail to an SDM writer, asking whether anyone had heard of Guardian Caps (the padded over-the-helmet football caps) being outl...