D.C. Mayor Believes the Trump Image Contributed to the Loss of 2022 Gay Games
Washington, D.C., considered a favorite to win the 2022 Gay Games, came thisclose but lost out to Hong Kong. Speculation abounded that U.S. President ...
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By the Numbers: Thanksgiving-Themed Sports Events Keeping Planners in the Black Before Friday
Black Friday might be the big day for shopping but Thanksgiving is when nearly one million Americans will take to the streets to participate in sports...
Steep Fee Hikes Possible at America's Busiest National Parks: Planners Need to be Ready
Sports planners whose events take place in or near national parks should know some steep fee hikes are possible. It could impact registration fees and...
Bringing a Formerly Extreme Sport to Ski, Snowboard Enthusiasts
Planners of winter and snow events might want to put this into the planning file: heli-skiing is working to reinvent itself as an easy-to-plan option....
Inside Events: National High School Rodeo Association
Rodeo is a unique piece of Americana with roots extending deep into history. It’s no surprise, therefore, that the National High School Rodeo Associat...
Will Study Proving Synthetic Fields are Safe Finally End the Debate?
While the debate on synthetic turf is reminiscent of a zombie out of the Walking Dead – getting up and shambling along, no matter what kind of ammunit...
World Beach Games in San Diego Shrinking in Scope, Budget
The World Beach Games, originally scheduled for San Diego in 2017, were bumped to 2019. Now, organizers are saying it will be a smaller event, with fe...
Sports Seen as Key to Recovery of Reputation, Tourism in Las Vegas Following Shooting
Las Vegas was home to exactly zero professional sports teams 18 months ago. Today, with at least three leagues placing franchises in the city, sports ...
‘Fastest Known Time’ Events Picking Up Pace in Popularity
What’s the hottest trend? FKT or Fastest Known Time. Described is bringing in athletes who want to conquer not only their own PRs but those of any ath...
California Wildfires Continue to Impact Sports Events
As Northern California’s Wine Country continued to burn, event organizers ranging from golf club owners to high school athletic directors were forced ...