Triathlon: A Snapshot of the Sport
After experiencing an extended period of growth from 1995-2013, USA Triathlon’s participation numbers have decreased slightly in recent years. Similar...
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Breaking News: NCAA Announces Support of Federal Ruling on Sports Wagering
Hot on the heels of the federal court decision to allow sports gambling in all 50 states (subject to each state’s ruling), the NCAA has announced it w...
Louisiana Bass Tournaments Lose Battle but Vow to Fight On
The state known as the “sportsman’s paradise” might be paradise lost for now but advocates are fighting on. The defeat of a bill that would have opene...
Tie-ins with the Royal Wedding are Match Made in Heaven for Sports Event Owners
The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is this Saturday, and if you thought the sports and travel industry would miss out on cashing in, ...
Boston University Study Links Youth Tackle Football to Early Brain Problems
The news keeps getting worse for youth football. A study by researchers at Boston University’s School of Medicine suggests playing tackle football bef...
Golf Courses Delay Openings After Extended Winter Weather
Old Man Winter’s refusal to go quietly has forced the delayed opening of golf courses in several states and Canadian provinces. From New York to Wisco...
With Homes Destroyed and Lives Threatened by Volcano’s Eruption, Sports are the Least of Hawai’i’s Worries
With residents being evacuated from homes and property damage estimates already in the millions, the concept of sports events on Hawai’i’s Big Island ...
Sports Business Industry Grapples with Smoky Gray Area of Marijuana Sponsorship
Where there’s smoke, there’s sponsorship, as well as plenty of hot debate. Last month, a cannabis brand signed on as a sponsor of an endurance sports ...
Yes, Pokémon Go Is Still a Thing
Remember the Pokémon Go craze of 2016? Believe it or not, it’s alive and well and sports event organizers should be aware it’s still a thing. In fact,...
Varsity Letters for Gaming? NFHS Announces eSports Plan
In a decision that is sure to excite some (and disgust others), the National Federation of State High School Associations has announced a pilot partn...