Michael Popke

Nov 05, 2013

Michael Popke is an award-winning journalist with more than 35 years of professional experience in print and digital media. For 14 years, he was managing editor of Athletic Business, a magazine and website for athletic, fitness and recreation professionals. He also has coached baseball, basketball and softball, volunteered as a USA Swimming stroke-and-turn official and is an avid aquatics safety supporter. Michael, who also has a novel on submission with publishers, owns Two Lakes Media Group and lives in the Madison, Wisconsin area. michael@twolakesmedia.com

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Planning to head to the ballpark this spring? If you’re in D.C., you’ll be expected to leave your ba...
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Article Feb 20, 2019 | By: Michael Popke

It really was only a matter of time. Stephen F. Austin University became the first institution of hi...
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Article Feb 20, 2019 | By: Michael Popke

Protecting public lands and supporting businesses that depend on those lands has become a topic of c...
eSports Poised for Major Expansion in 2019

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How big will eSports become in 2019? REALLY big, according to a recent report. According to that dat...
Report: Charter Planes Used More by Men’s Teams Than Women’s

Article Feb 06, 2019 | By: Michael Popke

The great divide between men’s and women’s teams at the collegiate level is an often-referenced (and...
NCAA Adopts Final Four Family Travel Proposal

Article Feb 06, 2019 | By: Michael Popke

A pilot program that began in January 2015 to help cover travel expenses for families of players on ...
The Concussion Report: A Round-Up of the Latest Headlines

Article Feb 06, 2019 | By: Michael Popke

A change in treatment regimens (kids can go to school after a head injury), new protocols for testin...
Washington State Lawmaker: Let’s Give College Athletes Money

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College football has wound down, March Madness is gearing up and NCAA women’s beach volleyball is on...

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