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eSports Moves One Big, Controversial Step Closer to the Olympic Podium

eSports Moves One Big, Controversial Step Closer to the Olympic Podium

In the controversy-meter of the sports world, eSports is up there with global warming and capital punishment: in the eye of a hurricane of conflicting...

By Road or By Trail

By Road or By Trail

One of the oldest sports disciplines in the world, running continues to garner new fans and generate excellent economic impact. Communities from Washi...

Fishing League Worldwide (FLW)

Fishing League Worldwide (FLW)

Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) is the world’s largest tournament bass fishing organization, offering anglers the chance to compete and win millions of...

In the Fight

In the Fight

Combat sports remain popular among kids and adults. These sports include the traditional forms, wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing, and ex...

Come On Down

Come On Down

Certain regions of the country are known for many things, but when you think of the Southeast, one phrase immediately comes to mind.

Risk Management: It All Starts with a Plan

Risk Management: It All Starts with a Plan

Risk management, an essential issue in the sports business and travel industry, is often a subject not fully understood by many because of its complex...

Cheer and Dance: A Snapshot of the Sport

Cheer and Dance: A Snapshot of the Sport

It has been an eventful year for our sport. It’s impossible to summarize all the developments, but it is certainly possible to hit on a few high point...

Publicizing Your Event: Making Good Choices and Avoiding Some Mistakes

Publicizing Your Event: Making Good Choices and Avoiding Some Mistakes

Putting on a great tournament takes work in many different areas and one of those is effective publicity. All too often, though, it can be taken for g...

Keeping Volunteers Engaged

Keeping Volunteers Engaged

All sports events, no matter how big or small, have one important component in common - they need volunteers. It is often said that volunteers are the...

Negotiating with Hotels: In Search of the Win/Win

Negotiating with Hotels: In Search of the Win/Win

As an event owner and as the person who is present and working from start to finish, you’re used to multitasking. You may even be used to dealing with...