Seven Niche Sports, One Common Denominator: The Quest for Recognition
Seven niche sports that couldn’t be more different just got a common denominator: they took their first steps toward international recognition. Whethe...
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World Paralympic Championships Postponed in Wake of Mexico City Earthquake
The biggest aftershock of the devastating earthquake to hit Mexico City was a death toll that soared above 300. It didn’t even cause a ripple, therefo...
Can't Decide Between Natural Grass and Synthetic Turf? This New Stadium Has Both
For those who have spent hours, and sometimes days, debating whether to go with a natural grass or a synthetic turf field, the U.K. has a third choice...
Oakland Ball Club Selects New Stadium Site, But Obstacles Remain
The Oakland A’s are going to be sticking around, at least if the site that has been selected yields the stadium that has been promised. A 13-acre site...
Halloween Themed Events Can be an Economic Treat
Halloween comes on a Tuesday this year. Count on the celebrations to start the Friday before, at least for those who want to make money. How much mone...
As Puerto Rico Fights to Recover, Rescheduled Sports Events Are Imminent
The reschedule notice wasn’t terribly long, but it was telling. The International Billfish Tournament, scheduled for late September in Puerto Rico, wa...
Pole Sports: ‘We Will Not Become Part of Gymnastics’
Pole sports (that would be pole dancing, not pole vaulting) is continuing in its quest for acceptance and respect among its fellow international sport...
Inside Events: Panic in the Dark
It’s the time of year for Halloween-themed sports events. To keep its readers in the spirit (see what we did there?), SDM is presenting an overview of...
After Toddler Struck in the Face, Will Baseball Netting Restrictions Be Strengthened?
At the end of 2015, Major League Baseball recommended (but did not mandate) increased safety netting at its parks following injuries to several fans. ...
Is the Trump-Kim Standoff the Cause of Frigid Ticket Sales for the Winter Olympics?
It’s not up there with the problems that plagued the Rio Olympics, but it’s still not a good sign. With the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South...