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IOC Backs Off on Naming New Olympic Sports

The IOC has made tiptoeing up to the line, then backing off, its own Olympic sport.

Measles: Could it Hit the Sports Travel Industry?

Measles: Could it Hit the Sports Travel Industry?

First, mumps was threatening to put the NHL on ice. Now, it’s another childhood disease, measles, that is making a comeback, as a result of exposure t...

Is There A Doctor On The Field? NYC Wants to Make It a Law

Is There A Doctor On The Field? NYC Wants to Make It a Law

New York City is considering legislation to mandate a doctor's presence at all youth tackle football games, and a doctor or certified athletic trainer...

Update: Marriott Slinks Away from Wi-Fi Fight

Update: Marriott Slinks Away from Wi-Fi Fight

Marriott International and the FCC locked horns in an argument over the hotel’s practice of blocking free wi-fi access on parts of its properties. No...

Super Bowl: Trophy or Trial?

Super Bowl: Trophy or Trial?

What cost $5 million in 1996, $18 million in 2008, and $70 million in 2014? Easy: the Super Bowl.

The Grass Is Always Greener, But Is It Safer?

The Grass Is Always Greener, But Is It Safer?

What's new since the fall 2014 news report that suggested a link between the crumb rubber, used as infill in artificial turf fields, and cancer in tho...

Industry Pioneers : A Reflection on the Growth of the Sports Event

Industry Pioneers : A Reflection on the Growth of the Sports Event

The old saying, of course, is “Every picture tells a story.” Sometimes, though, getting the story means talking to someone in the picture.

NHFS

National Federation of State High School Associations

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, NFHS serves its 50 member state high school athletic/activity associations, plus the District of Columbia. NFH...

Game Over on the Turf War

Game Over on the Turf War

In the timeline of the gender equity fight in professional sports, it’s likely to be remembered as the “great turf war.” And at the end of the day, no...

Sports Facilities as the Remedy for Urban Blight?

Sports Facilities as the Remedy for Urban Blight?

Sports facilities can bring crowds, tourism, activity – and income – to cities, making a poor area of town a prime candidate for development.