Budget Cuts Threatening Chicago CVB, Including Sports Commission
Following weeks of frenetic negotiations and calls to action – and a substantial amount of press – one of the nation’s largest convention and visitors...
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Even at Rec Level, Synthetic Turf Controversies Continue
When some athletes slated to play in the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup objected to playing on artificial turf while the men played on grass, it raised...
The Gray Area of Fantasy Sports
As the debate over legalized sports gambling intensifies, the four major professional sports leagues say they officially remain opposed to it; however...
Women's World Cup Final Sets TV Ratings Record
The U.S. Men’s National Team just got kicked to the curb. Step aside, guys, and make way for the wild celebrations, congratulations and ultimately, th...
Spokane’s Hoopfest Generates $39 Million and Broadcasts on ESPN
In Spokane, Washington, Hoopsfest, a 3-on-3 event originally held as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics, has become the largest of its kind in the ...
NOCSAE Says Data Does Not Yet Justify Youth Helmet Standard
Another big week in the head game. The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE, pronounced "NOXY" by industry insider...
Russia Slashes 2018 World Cup Spending Amid Economic Crisis
In the wake of its mounting economic crisis, the Russian government has ordered cuts in spending on the 2018 World Cup. The total amount to be slashed...
United States ProMiniGolf Association
Maybe your only experience with minigolf has been trying to putt past a dinosaur during a vacation near the ocean. And maybe you thought that was all ...
College World Series Changes Venue and Brings Exponential Growth, Increasing Impact up to $65 million
The change of venue for the College World Series of baseball turned out to be a positive shift, in terms of economic impact and attendance. The move f...
To Uber or Not to Uber? That is Airports’ Question
Uber has been on a wild ride that has made its investors happy, but the transportation network company headquartered in San Francisco has ruffled a lo...