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Marathon Participation Trending Up

More People Signing Up (and Lining Up) for Marathons

More people are signing up for (and lining up for) marathons, not just in the USA but worldwide. That’s downright astonishing news, considering news o...

Advances in Streaming Propel Youth and Amateur Sports Experiences

Advances in Streaming Propel Youth and Amateur Sports Experiences

Streaming of youth and amateur sports has evolved. No longer is it limited to one camera and one POV; instead, it includes editing tools, allowing tea...

Weed Seeping into Sports Tourism via Tailgating

Weed Growing into Sports Tourism via Tailgates at Pro and College Games

What profit margin is getting high? The one for cannabis tourism; it now has its own nonprofit trade organization (the Cannabis Tourism Association In...

Research indicates kids quitting sports due to body image

Study: Body Image Concerns A Major Factor in Kids Quitting Sports

Here’s something that may or may not surprise you (and either way, it’s a sobering fact): Body image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching ...

Women's World Cup 2027 a Possibility?

Could the United States Wind Up Hosting FIFA World Cups in Consecutive Years?

The U.S. Women’s National Team might not have gotten its three-peat but the USA is looking for one. If successful, the bid (a joint effort with Mexico...

Lighting causing issues at sports fields

Battles Brewing Over Right To Light Sports Facilities

It’s a decades-old conundrum: Lights at outdoor sports facilities in residential areas distract neighbors, who complain about (and sometimes campaign ...

Beer College Stadiums

Cheers! Many Stadiums for Power Five Teams Now Serve Alcohol

Big-time college football is going through some major changes, from conference realignment to broadcast deals. And here’s another paradigm shift: alco...

Headlines from major league sports cities around the country have been hyping a new trend for stadiums’ off-seasons: Play a round of golf by teeing off from multiple levels of the arena and driving a golf ball to custom greens onto the field below. Learn more about the trend taking the non-game-day concept to a new (ahem) level in this article.

Upper Deck Golf Teeing Off in Stadiums Nationwide

Headlines from major league sports cities around the country have been hyping a new trend for stadiums’ off-seasons: Play a round of golf by teeing of...

After Bumps in the Road, F1 Race in Vegas Signs On for Second Year

After Bumps in the Road, F1 Race in Vegas Signs On for Second Year

Was the Formula 1 event in Vegas a photo finish or a flaming wreck? While the race was projected to have a $1.2 billion economic impact, it was not wi...

Positive Holiday Forecast Putting a Jingle in Sports Organizers’ Pockets

Positive Holiday Forecast Putting a Jingle in Sports Organizers’ Pockets

Recession, shmession. The holiday spending forecast is strong, and that means lots of participation in themed tournaments. From 5Ks (Egg Nog Jog, anyo...