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Security is undergoing a quiet evolution at all levels of sports, from youth to college to pro, with more sophisticated measures coming into play. Body-worn cameras, once known strictly as a tool in the police sector, are now increasingly considered a practical solution for private security, according to this analysis from an industry insider.

Body-Worn Cameras Finding Favor in Sports Security Plans

Security is undergoing a quiet revolution at all levels of sports, from youth to college to pro, with more sophisticated measures coming into play. Bo...

New Survey: Sports Parents Seeking Experiences for Kids

It's Official: Sports Parents Seeking Experiences for Kids

Sports tourism has known it all along but the Sports & Fitness Industry Association just made it official: Experience is the top motivator of parents ...

Pro Cheer League Moves Closer to Reality

Pro Cheer League Moves Closer to Reality

Remember the Pro Cheer League? It’s getting closer to reality. Team names have been announced and tryouts have been held. The organization has been te...

Will the NFL soon be the IFL? Maybe not in name but with an international series schedule that could expand to 16 games per season, with all 32 teams traveling a collective 626,000 miles, it’s clear the focus for expansion is global. For now, this year’s schedule includes three games in the U.K., and one each in Brazil, Germany, Spain and Ireland.

NFL’s International Series Schedule Could Expand to 16 Games Per Season

Will the NFL soon be the IFL? Maybe not in name but with an international series schedule that could expand to 16 games per season, with all 32 teams ...

After Facing Down Hurricane Helene in 2024, Sports Destinations Welcome Fall Tourism

Fall Sports Destinations Storm Back After Helene, Welcoming Leaf Tourism

Last year, Hurricane Helene rained on Asheville’s parade. Asheville, in addition to being a sports hosting powerhouse, welcomes tourists by the carloa...

Construction Begins on Youth Baseball Complex at Field of Dreams Site

Construction Begins on Youth Baseball Complex Near Field of Dreams

After years of discussion and planning, construction of a youth baseball complex near the movie site for Kevin Costner’s 1989 Field of Dreams is final...

Inside Events: Senior Skateboarding Games

Inside Events: Senior Skateboarding Games

When the information on the San Diego Senior Games became available, one event raised eyebrows: Senior Skateboarding. But according to Heidi Lemmon, f...

Participation Numbers for NCAA Championship Sports Hit Record High

Participation Numbers for NCAA Championship Sports Hit Record High

Sedentary, schmedentary. NCAA just announced a new record high in the number of student athletes participating in its championship sports. Oh, and by ...

Are “Runfluencers” A Bad Influence on the Sport?

Are “Runfluencers” A Bad Influence on the Sport?

Social media influencers seem to be everywhere these days and that includes at sports events. But so-called “runfluencers” or people who promote races...

Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, and sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks are a dependable a revenue stream. But the recent news that Americans are drinking less, and the fact that non-drinkers want their own spaces, has encouraged many sports events and venues to hit the reset button.

Sober Tailgating and Alcohol-Free Seating: Rethinking Drinking in Sports

Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, and sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks are dependa...