The Growing Sport of Disc Golf
The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has reason to believe participation in its sport is trending up – and can give some great forms of proof...
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Promoting Sports Events by Hosting World Record Attempt Tie-Ins
Reaction to the announcement of a Chuck Norris 5K in College Station, Texas, (with a possible world record for most people dressed as Chuck Norris) mi...
Nevada Lawmakers Propose Office of Outdoor Recreation
Protecting public lands and supporting businesses that depend on those lands has become a topic of crucial interest in the industry. As a new legislat...
IOC Who? Booming at the Collegiate Level, eSports Isn’t Waiting for Anyone’s Approval
IOC who? Despite that venerable group’s dismissive attitude, eSports is growing not just in popularity but as a business phenom. The latest proof: the...
Debate over Netting at MLB Parks Expected Following News of Death Related to Foul Ball Injury
Confirmation that the death of a fan in Dodger Stadium resulted from a head injury from a foul ball that cleared the protective netting surrounding th...
Nationals Park Bans Backpacks, Citing Increased Security Concerns
Planning to head to the ballpark this spring? If you’re in D.C., you’ll be expected to leave your backpack at home. Nationals Park has become the late...
Fishing as an Olympic Sport? Still Waiting for the IOC to Bite
The rumblings from cricket enthusiasts hoping for Olympic inclusion brings up the idea of another age-old sport whose fans want it in the Games: fishi...
With Only Weeks Until a Vote, Chess Makes Its Move for Olympic Inclusion
With only weeks until the organizers of Paris 2024 make their recommendations for included sports, it seems like everyone’s jumping into the pool (or ...
Get Ready for Rolling Greens, the First Cannabis-Friendly Golf Club in North America
As marijuana moves from the sidelines to center field, the sports industry is climbing aboard the lucrative cannabis train. The latest development, ho...
Stephen F. Austin University Debuts First Blockchain Rewards Program
It really was only a matter of time. Stephen F. Austin University became the first institution of higher learning to jump on the blockchain bandwagon ...