Swinging for the Fences
The Great American Pastime never loses its appeal. From sandlot and Little League to travel teams, college and more, the sport brings in new players (...
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Outdoor Paradise in Northern California
When it comes to outdoor activities and adventures, Redding, California, is a paradise with endless possibilities.
Meet the Mentors: Who's Who in Sports Tourism
Sports tourism has continued to grow exponentially, leading to more events, more athletes and more economic impact. As events proliferate across the U...
Sites and Considerations for Senior Games
By the time you read this, the 2017 Senior Games Presented by Humana, in Birmingham, Alabama, will be only a few weeks away. We’re expecting upwards o...
Trends in Multisport: Insights from USA Triathlon
No question about it: triathlon and duathlon are growing. From bucket-list items for weekend warriors to elite international competitions, multisport ...
MiLB’s Batting 1000 with its Promotional Game: What Planners Can Learn from Sitting in the Stands
At last check, the promotional geniuses at Minor League Baseball were planning special tie-ins with this summer’s solar eclipse. Now, they’re pumping ...
Uber Becoming Major Player in Sports World
It’s almost a Cinderella story. Uber, all but unknown until recently, is being actively courted in the sports world as the NFL, NHL, MLB and even some...
Visa Program Covering Workers at Sports Venues Comes into Question: What Event Owners May Need to Know
Much coverage is given to sports venue safety, but a separate issue entirely could cause significant upheaval in the industry. Problems with a visa pr...
Report: Chance of Children Getting Cancer from Synthetic Fields ‘Less Than One in a Million'
Event owners worried the crumb rubber infill in synthetic turf fields is carcinogenic can rest easy, and so can parents of athletes. According to a ne...
The Indy 500: Speeds Nearing 200 mph Aren’t Even the Most Impressive Numbers
For motorsports fans, the Indianapolis 500 is as much a part of the kickoff to summer as the cookout. And while the 102nd waving of the checkered flag...