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Arnold Palmer Leaves Legacy as Sports Business Pioneer

Arnold Palmer Leaves Legacy as Sports Business Pioneer

He’ll be remembered by many as a beloved golf champion. But the sports business world will recall Arnold Palmer as the first person to use his name as...

Already Reeling from ACC Withdrawal, Charlotte Takes Another Hit

Already Reeling from ACC Withdrawal, Charlotte Takes Another Hit

Already reeling after the removal of the ACC championship, Charlotte, North Carolina, has been dealt another blow. The controversial shooting by polic...

Orange is the New Black Ink for Planners of Halloween Sports Events

Orange is the New Black Ink for Planners of Halloween Sports Events

Is orange the new black? It is when you’re referring to the bottom line of a sports event and the beneficial effect Halloween has on it. This year’s f...

Women’s Roller Derby International Playoffs Skate Through U.S. Cities

Women’s Roller Derby International Playoffs Skate Through U.S. Cities

The longtime grassroots sport of women’s roller derby has quietly been building a new generation of fans. Now, it’s gathering even more momentum as it...

U.S. King of the Ski Mountain, Beats France for First Time Since 2011-12

U.S. King of the Ski Mountain, Beats France for First Time Since 2011-12

The snow must go on for sports events to succeed, and a lack of precipitation in the Alps and Pyrenees has worked in the U.S.’s favor, giving this cou...

And the Next Extreme Sport is… Polo

And the Next Extreme Sport is… Polo

First, professional bull-riding began working to rebrand itself as extreme sport. Now, get ready for the next riding sport to try to gain a faster, fl...

Marathon Owner Backs Down from Lawsuit by Athletes Denied Entry

Marathon Owner Backs Down from Lawsuit by Athletes Denied Entry

Wow. There are some people who really do read the fine print, specifically two Utah runners who said the New York City Marathon’s general entry drawin...

What Do Millennial Athletes Really Want? Event Owners Can Find Out

What Do Millennial Athletes Really Want? Event Owners Can Find Out

Millennials are the crowd that owners and rights-holders for sports events seem to be chasing. They’re young, they're busy, they’re savvy to technolog...

More ER Visits in Youth Soccer But Event Planning has Evolved Too

More ER Visits in Youth Soccer But Event Planning has Evolved Too

With the news that youth soccer-related injuries are up comes a corresponding shift in preparedness at sports events and venues. More facilities are o...

West by Southwest: Great Venues and Agreeable Climates Offer Advantages for Every Sport

West by Southwest: Great Venues and Agreeable Climates Offer Advantages for Every Sport

When regions offer great connectivity and A-plus opportunities for sports, they’re worth checking out. The Southwest and Pacific regions of the U.S., ...