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...
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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...
Citing Fewer Fans at Championships, State High School Associations Mull Raising Fees
Officials at two of the largest high school sports and activities associations in the country say they are struggling to generate revenue. So what’s a...
How Event Owners Can Combat Scammers
Between stolen frequent flyer miles and identity theft happening on airport hotspots, youth sports event owners might think they have the risks all fi...
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 ...
Cemeteries Seeing New Life as Racing Destinations
Across the U.S., cemeteries are seeing increased use as grounds for sports events. And once you get past the knee-jerk factor, it makes sense. They’re...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Youth Tackle Football
We’ve reached a point where it’s no longer a shock when public officials propose banning youth football. The latest state to do so is Massachusetts, w...
Net Gains and Losses: The Math of March Madness
With Selection Sunday in the rear-view, March Madness is finally getting underway. And along with the brackets and the bar bets comes the opportunity ...
Could Ripple Effect from College Bribery Scandal Hit Sports Events?
Unless you’ve been living in a fallout shelter, it’s been impossible to miss the news of the college admission scandal. The question, however, is whet...