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Michael Popke is an award-winning journalist with 25 years of professional experience in print and digital media. For 15 years, he was managing editor of Athletic Business, the leading business-to-business magazine and website for athletic, fitness and recreation professionals. He also has coached baseball, basketball and softball, worked as a USA Swimming stroke-and-turn official and is an avid high school sports and aquatics safety supporter. Michael owns Two Lakes Media Group and lives in the Madison, Wisconsin, area.

	Article \| June 26, 2019 2020 Tokyo Olympics Will Ban Fans from Posting Videos on Social Media By: Michael Popke Have Tokyo 2020 organizers gone too far? They’re banning those who attend the Games from posting video or audio recordings online – unless...more >>

	Article \| June 26, 2019 Is the Esports Bubble Ready to Burst? By: Michael Popke Are esports growing too fast for their own good? A detailed piece on a gaming news site has expressed concern with the esports industry – and...more >>

	Article \| June 26, 2019 Louisiana Law Gives Jail Time for Yelling at Youth Sports Officials By: Michael Popke A brand-new Louisiana law makes harassing a ref on the scholastic or rec level a crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail. And the offender has to...more >>

	Article \| June 26, 2019 Defying the Odds, World Combat Games Scheduled for 2021 By: Michael Popke Could the World Combat Games be back in the fight? The on-again/off-again multi-sport event featuring boxing, wrestling and martial arts has been in...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 By the Numbers: 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup By: Michael Popke The eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off June 7 in France, with the championship match slated for July 7 at Parc Olympique...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 Sports, Concussion, Repeat: Researchers See Troubling Pattern By: Michael Popke Concussions as a repeated injury? Apparently so. A new study indicates that one in six children who has suffered one concussion will go on to repeat...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 Archdiocese of Detroit Ending Sports on Sundays By: Michael Popke Never on a Sunday? At least not in Detroit, Michigan. The Archdiocese of Detroit is ending the practice of athletic events affiliated with the...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 Cardiac Events Most Common Cause of Sudden Death in Young Athletes By: Michael Popke Ask anyone about injuries in sports and they’ll talk about concussions. But ask anyone about sudden deaths and there’s silence. As it turns out,...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 Universities Boost Alcohol Availability at Games By: Michael Popke In an effort to boost revenues and enhance the fan experience, more college and university athletic programs are expanding alcohol sales. Within the...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 How Much Does It Cost Big Ten Athletic Programs to Travel? By: Michael Popke The school year has come to a close which means athletic programs can take a (very brief) break from paying for student athlete travel. And make no...more >>

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	Article \| June 26, 2019 2020 Tokyo Olympics Will Ban Fans from Posting Videos on Social Media By: Michael Popke Have Tokyo 2020 organizers gone too far? They’re banning those who attend the Games from posting video or audio recordings online – unless...more >>

	Article \| June 26, 2019 Is the Esports Bubble Ready to Burst? By: Michael Popke Are esports growing too fast for their own good? A detailed piece on a gaming news site has expressed concern with the esports industry – and...more >>

	Article \| June 26, 2019 Louisiana Law Gives Jail Time for Yelling at Youth Sports Officials By: Michael Popke A brand-new Louisiana law makes harassing a ref on the scholastic or rec level a crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail. And the offender has to...more >>

	Article \| June 26, 2019 Defying the Odds, World Combat Games Scheduled for 2021 By: Michael Popke Could the World Combat Games be back in the fight? The on-again/off-again multi-sport event featuring boxing, wrestling and martial arts has been in...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 By the Numbers: 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup By: Michael Popke The eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicked off June 7 in France, with the championship match slated for July 7 at Parc Olympique...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 Sports, Concussion, Repeat: Researchers See Troubling Pattern By: Michael Popke Concussions as a repeated injury? Apparently so. A new study indicates that one in six children who has suffered one concussion will go on to repeat...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 Archdiocese of Detroit Ending Sports on Sundays By: Michael Popke Never on a Sunday? At least not in Detroit, Michigan. The Archdiocese of Detroit is ending the practice of athletic events affiliated with the...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 Cardiac Events Most Common Cause of Sudden Death in Young Athletes By: Michael Popke Ask anyone about injuries in sports and they’ll talk about concussions. But ask anyone about sudden deaths and there’s silence. As it turns out,...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 Universities Boost Alcohol Availability at Games By: Michael Popke In an effort to boost revenues and enhance the fan experience, more college and university athletic programs are expanding alcohol sales. Within the...more >>

	Article \| June 12, 2019 How Much Does It Cost Big Ten Athletic Programs to Travel? By: Michael Popke The school year has come to a close which means athletic programs can take a (very brief) break from paying for student athlete travel. And make no...more >>