Working with Kids? Get Background Checks
While mandating background checks for those who work with underage athletes seems like a no-brainer, the legalities are more complex.
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The Games in Birmingham? It Could Happen
Recently, the hashtag was #Boston2024. But now it's #Birmingham2021. With World Games at stake, Alabama is ready to play.
The Industry of Fantasy Football
The business of sports is conducted on all fronts, even covertly, in offices across the U.S. -- and maybe in sports management courses.
Spend Money to Make Money? Buckeyes Have Done the First Part
Ohio State University spent about $372,000 to send university leaders, faculty, friends and student leaders to the 2015 Sugar Bowl.
How Successful is Sports Technology? It Has Its Own Trade Show
The inaugural Sports Tech Conference and Marketplace debuted at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Inside Events: US SQUASH
From being a leading Olympic contender to finally having its first U.S. player crack the international top 10 (and she's an Ivy League college student...
Jamming the Signal? Marriott is Paying the Price
It’s a first-world problem that is getting a lot of attention in the group travel market. A hotel chain's work to jam its wi-fi networks for conferenc...
Sports Destinations on the Rise
Looking for some new places to bring your sports event this year? Start taking notes. SDM has a list of some of America’s up and coming destinations. ...
Social Media Know-How Pays Big Dividends for Events
Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Oh, sure, you’ve heard of them, and you might even dabble in them. But have you ever used them strategically? Think beyo...
Parents Get a Ticket to Ride to Playoffs
In Ohio and Oregon, parents are getting a ticket to ride, and parents and officials are nothing short of ecstatic. The NCAA granted a waiver that allo...