More Than 2 Million U.S. Kids Play Rugby? Who Knew?
Rugby is gaining popularity in the United States faster than football. What’s really amazing? Rugby is one of the few tackling sports in which player...
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‘Cybathlon’ Offers Glimpse of Future – and of Hope for the Disabled
Get ready for the event that makes ‘Avatar’ look like training wheels. Cybathlon, a first-of-its-kind competition for individuals with profound physic...
Marketing Sports Events to Teens: First, Know their Priorities
While high school sports participation is growing, engaging teens remains a challenge for many sports event owners who want to get them into anything ...
Snow Sports Alert: An Avalanche of Ill-Advised Selfies in Backcountry Conditions
Those putting on ski and snowboard events in high altitudes are already well-versed on the dangers of avalanches. Unfortunately, others (such as frien...
After Weighing Tournament Location, Southern Conference Won’t Secede
While other organizations, including the NCAA, ACC and NJCAA, moved their championships out of North Carolina, the Southern Conference has stood firm,...
Soccer Sees Attendance Bounce in 2016
Call it the World Cup effect and the Copa bounce. The National Women’s Soccer League average attendance for 2016 was up 10 percent. In men’s play, the...
Trump Hotels Settle With AG After Customers’ Data Hacked
Perhaps Trump hotel properties should build a wall around their computer system after data breaches exposed more than 70,000 customers’ credit card nu...
BAA Refuses Entry to Santa Rosa Marathoners Accidentally Led off Course
The Santa Rosa Marathon just experienced a sports event planner’s nightmare. And although thankfully, nobody was physically harmed, it’s arguable the ...
Former English Ref Gives Yellow Card to Soccer's Video Replay
Although live experimentation with Video Assisted Relay (VAR) continues in the United Soccer League, FIFA’s attempt to integrate the technology is bei...
Teams Adding Uber to Roster for Enhanced Fan Experience
Professional and college sports teams are increasingly adding Uber to their rosters. Ever since the on-demand ride-sharing service inked its first pro...