Could Boxing and Weightlifting Be Next Up on USOC Chopping Block?
The international governing bodies for weightlifting and boxing are in wait-and-see mode as the International Olympic Committee determines the fate of...
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Inside Events: USA Curling
It’s the quirky, relatable sport that brought home the men’s gold medal at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, found its way into 45 states (including...
New Business Model Puts Youth Players in Charge of Facilities Upkeep
As the arms race intensifies to build bigger, better and more sophisticated sports venues, the cost of maintenance has spiraled upwards as well. But o...
World Beach Games Coming to San Diego, Despite Rough Start
It certainly hasn’t been smooth sailing, but the tide is turning on the World Beach Games. The event, now expected to take place in October of 2019, h...
Social Media Parent-Shaming: The New Weapon to Stop Bad Behavior
Parents of youth athletes have long been accused of behaving badly. But when a youth soccer referee from Oklahoma decided to post video clips of some ...
Shooting Sports Launch Beginner-Friendly Website to Grow Participation
Is there an echo in here? The National Shooting Sports Foundation has launched a new website, LetsGoShooting.org, intended to make shooting sports acc...
Against the Odds: NCAA Won't Pursue Gambling Revenue
If you were betting, you’d have lost big. Amid reports that Major League Baseball and the NBA are pursuing so-called integrity fees from organized spo...
Which Cities Have the Best Opportunities for Recreation? Here's a Go-To List
As an event owner, you know the importance of a good venue. But which cities have the best opportunities for recreation as a whole? Our friends at Wal...
Golf By The Numbers: An Economic Snapshot of the Sport
Depending upon your source, golf’s demise is either imminent or greatly exaggerated. But numbers don’t lie, and those in the U.S. Golf Economy Report,...
Millennial Demographic Boosts Sports League Enrollment
A recent survey showing that Millennials (who work from home and value the opportunity to combine fitness and socializing) are enrolling in adult spor...