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Giant Bats & Solar Panels: Big Vision Drives Innovation at Ballparks of America

Destination Spotlights Mar 31, 2021

The iconic red roofs of the Ballparks of America complex in Branson, Missouri aren’t just for show; they provide the setting for a massive solar array. With more than 1,000 south-facing solar panels s...

Orange County Convention Center Leading the Economic Comeback with Volleyball, Cheer/Dance and Basketball

News Mar 29, 2021

Eight events dominate the calendar at the Orange County Convention Center for $123 million in...

How Much Have Sports Fans Saved? Find Out Here

Article Mar 28, 2021 | By: Michael Popke

Live pro sports, complete with spectators, are returning and in their absence, people have saved a f...

Up for Bid: NAIA Men's and Women's Cross Country National Championships

Article Mar 28, 2021 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

It’s time to get your BID on, this time for the NAIA’s 2022 and 2024 Men's and Women's Cross Country...

With a $6.5M Total Impact, Milwaukee Youth Volleyball Sets Up Comeback

Article Mar 27, 2021 | By: Sports Milwaukee Staff

Sports Milwaukee and VISIT Milwaukee announced the return of youth volleyball to the Wisconsin Cente...

By the Numbers: Major League Baseball’s Opening Day

Article Mar 26, 2021 | By: Michael Popke

That hallowed and revered rite of spring, Opening Day, is tomorrow. MLB is ready to go, and even wit...

Swag for Dogs? Check. Cherry Blossom Race Keeps Participants Engaged

Article Mar 26, 2021 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The Cherry Blossom Ten Miler may have been postponed but the cherry blossoms themselves are right on...

NCAA Has RFP for Opening Rounds of Lacrosse and Tennis Championships

Article Mar 25, 2021 | By: SDM Staff

Want to jump back into the bid pool? NCAA has an RFP for preliminary rounds of all championships (Di...

Largest Road Running Series Rebrands as Rock 'n' Roll Running Series

News Mar 25, 2021

The world’s largest road running series announced today its refreshed visual identity and name...

Women in Esports Tournament Starting Tonight

News Mar 25, 2021

Women in leading roles from Team Liquid, Evil Geniuses, G2 Esports, and Dignitas, will square off...