Arrivederci, Roma: Mayor's Refusal to Endorse Dooms the 2024 Olympic Bid
And then there were three: Budapest, Los Angeles and Paris. With the announcement that Rome’s mayor would not support a 2024 Olympic bid for her city,...
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With Cancellation of Kiteboarding Finals, Talk Turns to Olympics
Poor weather conditions disrupted the Formula Kiteboarding World Championships in China in mid-September, leading to a discussion about possibly inclu...
‘Zika Zone’ Was Lifted, But Business in Florida is Far from Usual
The so-called “Zika zone” in the Wynwood Arts District north of downtown Miami may have been lifted by Florida Governor Rick Scott, but that doesn’t m...
Inside Events: Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships
The inaugural Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships, held in Naples, Florida, in 2016, brought in 800-plus athletes from seven countries and 39 state...
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 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
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
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
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
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...