Knife-Throwing: The Sport of the Ages, is Alive and Well (and Flourishing)
Sometimes, sandwiched between the traditional sports, planners can stumble across something unique. In this case, it’s knife-throwing championships. T...
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World Paralympic Championships Postponed in Wake of Mexico City Earthquake
The biggest aftershock of the devastating earthquake to hit Mexico City was a death toll that soared above 300. It didn’t even cause a ripple, therefo...
Can't Decide Between Natural Grass and Synthetic Turf? This New Stadium Has Both
For those who have spent hours, and sometimes days, debating whether to go with a natural grass or a synthetic turf field, the U.K. has a third choice...
Oakland Ball Club Selects New Stadium Site, But Obstacles Remain
The Oakland A’s are going to be sticking around, at least if the site that has been selected yields the stadium that has been promised. A 13-acre site...
Halloween Themed Events Can be an Economic Treat
Halloween comes on a Tuesday this year. Count on the celebrations to start the Friday before, at least for those who want to make money. How much mone...
As Puerto Rico Fights to Recover, Rescheduled Sports Events Are Imminent
The reschedule notice wasn’t terribly long, but it was telling. The International Billfish Tournament, scheduled for late September in Puerto Rico, wa...
Pole Sports: ‘We Will Not Become Part of Gymnastics’
Pole sports (that would be pole dancing, not pole vaulting) is continuing in its quest for acceptance and respect among its fellow international sport...
Your Home-Field Advantage Starts Here
Much has been written about home base and home-field advantage. What about when you’re looking for all that in a home away from home? If your sports e...
Executive Insights: USA Track & Field
Want some insights into the world’s oldest sport and one of the most-watched at the Olympics? Don’t miss this article about USA Track & Field (USATF),...
Choosing Transportation
“Where to start?” This is a daunting question that comes to mind with most group organizers when they are tasked with planning and arranging transport...