The Grass Is Always Greener, But Is It Safer?
What's new since the fall 2014 news report that suggested a link between the crumb rubber, used as infill in artificial turf fields, and cancer in tho...
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Super Bowl: Trophy or Trial?
What cost $5 million in 1996, $18 million in 2008, and $70 million in 2014? Easy: the Super Bowl.
National Federation of State High School Associations
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, NFHS serves its 50 member state high school athletic/activity associations, plus the District of Columbia. NFH...
Industry Pioneers : A Reflection on the Growth of the Sports Event
The old saying, of course, is “Every picture tells a story.” Sometimes, though, getting the story means talking to someone in the picture.
Game Over on the Turf War
In the timeline of the gender equity fight in professional sports, it’s likely to be remembered as the “great turf war.” And at the end of the day, no...
Sports Facilities as the Remedy for Urban Blight?
Sports facilities can bring crowds, tourism, activity – and income – to cities, making a poor area of town a prime candidate for development.
Land Grab as Lawful Acquisition
When a city wants to host a big event but needs the facilities to do so, eminent domain becomes the preferred method of land acquisition. However lega...
Inside Events: International Senior Softball Association
The International Senior Softball Association, ISSA, offers 22 tournaments a year around the U.S. Like its athletes, it's an organization showing no s...
Birmingham, AL, Tapped for World Games 2021
#Boston2024? That’s so two weeks ago. Get ready for the Birmingham, Alabama, hashtag, #bhm2021. With the announcement of Birmingham as host of the 20...
Study: Cost of Sports Keeps Sidelining Kids
It shouldn’t come as a surprise, really. A recent study shows the ever-increasing cost of sports participation keeps many parents from enrolling their...