By the Numbers: The Final Four
The Cinderellas have long since left the dance and we’re down to the Final Four. As those teams come screaming into Minneapolis to duke it out (see wh...
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Study: Larger Buffer Zone Needed to Make Basketball Safer
As March Madness heads into the homestretch, a trio of researchers is recommending a wider buffer zone around basketball courts — a move that, if impl...
Near-Tragedy with Light Pole Falling on Soccer Field is More Common than Event Owners Realize
Even though fatal tragedy was averted in Clarksville, Arkansas, when an 80-foot wooden light pole fell on the field during a high school boys’ soccer ...
Inside Events: The National Association of College Esports
Esports' permeation of the sports landscape is evident everywhere you look. The meteoric rise in popularity of games like Fortnite and League of Legen...
Want to Know Which Sports Will Grow? This Report has Answers
For sports planners looking to capitalize on the segments of the industry that might be growing, it’s imperative to look at what has shown growth rece...
eSports Earns a Place on the Medal Stand – Just Not in the U.S.
eSports won't be headed for the Olympic podium any time soon (at least not if Thomas Bach has his way), but they will feature prominently in another i...
From TopGolf to Home Run Dugout, 'Eatertainment' Takes a Cue from Sports Tourism
TopGolf. SPIN. Chicken N Pickle. They’re all examples of the ‘eatertainment’ trend that mixes sports, active play and the spectator experience. Now, a...
Investing in Terrain for Cycling, Running and Climbing Means No Off Season for Ski Resorts
The announcement that Alterra Mountain Company would invest $181 million across multiple North American destinations might not have been a surprise or...
Allegiant Airlines Donates Seats to Help Club Team Compete
Here’s a nice gesture. Allegiant Airlines, upon hearing that Montana State University’s hockey team might not be able to make it to their first-ever p...
The Growing Presence of E-Bikes: What Event Owners Should Know
The news that Wyoming’s bicycle paths and trails will soon be open to those using electric-powered, or e-bikes, might be a wake-up call to some event ...