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Florida’s Grapefruit League Hits It Out of the Park

Florida’s Grapefruit League Hits It Out of the Park

Need proof that baseball (a) is America’s favorite pastime, (b) is alive and well and (c) that sports tourism is not just surviving but thriving? Here...

Twirler

Inside Events: United States Twirling Association

Those who remember seeing baton twirling in parades or on football fields already know the sport combines the athleticism of rhythmic gymnastics with ...

USAR

Open for Business, Up for Bid: USA Racquetball’s National Events

Want to host some indoor tournaments that take in a wide range of age groups? Want to use some existing athletic clubs and strengthen alliances with l...

Cornhole

Flying High in Participation, Cornhole One of the First Travel Sports to Rebound

The American Cornhole Association calls it “America’s favorite tailgate party game,” the American Cornhole League has its eyes on the Olympics, and th...

Junior Olympic Games Find Summertime Success

Junior Olympic Games Find Summertime Success

AAU’s secret sauce is clearly a winning recipe. For the second time in less than a month, the organization has pulled off a large youth event with no ...

Event Live Streams Go Beyond Widening Audiences to Increasing Marketability of Tournaments

Event Live Streams Go Beyond Widening Audiences to Increasing Marketability of Tournaments

What is the most obvious takeaway from the return of Major League Baseball? People were more than ready to watch it. In fact, there has been a record ...

Esports Playing a Big Role in Return of Live Events

Esports Playing a Big Role in Return of Live Events

We already know that esports is the new frontier of sports. Not just that but it’s flourishing and evolving rapidly. And the same force that drove U.S...

Americans Are Ready to Hit the Road – and Tournaments

Americans Are Ready to Hit the Road – and Tournaments

Who’s ready to travel again? Americans, that’s who. A pair of recent surveys has identified a keen need to get away, with people seeking both adventur...

DisplayBoard

As Venues Reopen to Fans, Visual Communication is Critical

Once fans are able to return, sports destinations, stadiums and arenas will be eager to assure all visitors, from athletes to spectators, that their e...

Golf Play Trending Upwards, Heralding Increase in Tournament Participation

Golf Play Trending Upwards, Heralding Increase in Tournament Participation

Golf is growing. Not just growing, in fact, it’s exploding. In June, the number of rounds played was up more than 15 percent over last year. And U.S. ...