Losing the Fight, World Combat Games Shelved for Another Three Years
The experience of trying to put on the World Combat Games could best be characterized as a fight. The Games, an international multi-sport festival fea...
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Can a New Computer Records Regulation in the EU Affect Sports Event Owners? (Spoiler: Yes)
At the end of last week, the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, went into effect in the European Union. What is it, how does it impact plann...
Slam Dunk: 2019 Final Four Expected to Generate Economic Impact of $142M
The city of Minneapolis is expecting another tourism windfall next year with the 2019 NCAA Men’s Final Four, which is coming to U.S. Bank Stadium (sit...
Supreme Court's Decision on Sports Betting: What’s Next?
We know the Supreme Court struck down a federal law limiting sports betting to Nevada. What we don’t know (exactly) is what the trickle-down effect wi...
Las Vegas Casino Workers’ Strike Could Impact Stanley Cup Finals
A few weeks ago, the idea that casino workers in Vegas might go on strike wasn't even an issue for the sports industry. Now, however, with the Las Veg...
The Big Catch
Americans have an ongoing love affair with sport fishing. According to multiple surveys, participation is up and continuing to grow. Whether searching...
Event Owners Can Leverage Benefits of Global Running Day
It’s no secret that one of the most popular, user-friendly sports events is anything running-based. Another no-brainer is the fact that spring and sum...
USA to FIFA: There Will Be No Travel Discrimination for 2026 World Cup
We’re only two weeks away from FIFA’s big announcement, namely who will host the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. has been steadfast in its denial of any atte...
USA Swimming Moves to Limit Use of High-Tech Suits for Younger Swimmers
Everyone agrees that doping is wrong, but when do swimsuits cross the line? The makers of ‘speedsuits,' the garments that have helped set new records ...
MLB, USA Baseball Introduce Modified Play in Effort to Boost Fun Factor
Hit and Run Baseball is a new initiative by Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, spearheaded by Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and designed to make t...