Article | April 12, 2020
Fines, Community Service and More for Assaulting, Harassing Referees
By: Michael Popke
Every state nationwide knows the struggle to keep refs in the game is real. But in some states, proposed laws that would give slap heavy penalties...more >>
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Article | April 10, 2020
Survey: Olympic and Other Elite Athletes Struggling Financially
By: Michael Popke
Olympic athletes’ dreams of representing their country come at a cost. The results of a survey of athletes in 48 countries (the U.S. included)...more >>
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Article | April 9, 2020
Will Outdoor Activities Surge During the Pandemic?
By: Michael Popke
Social distancing and self-quarantine have become the buzzwords to live by but they haven’t killed outdoor recreation. In fact, it’s possible...more >>
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 | Article | March 6, 2020
Water Supply
By: Michael Popke
The blue water, the smell of chlorine, the dynamic power of athletes – it’s all part of the lure of competitive swimming and diving. Nationwide,...more >>
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 | Case study | March 5, 2020
Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater Ready to Provide ‘The Whole Experience’
By: Michael Popke
City officials in Albertville, Alabama, knew a change was needed. That’s why, back in 2012, they began strategizing about ways to replace the...more >>
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 | Article | February 29, 2020
IOC Has Cancellation Timeline for Olympics if Coronavirus Can't Be Controlled
By: Michael Popke
For the first time, the IOC is speaking publicly about what nobody wants to face: the ugly possibility (and the logistics) of cancelling this...more >>
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Article | February 28, 2020
Deferred Maintenance Costs for National Parks Nears $12 Billion
By: Michael Popke
From Washington, D.C., to Alaska, deferred maintenance projects to the tune of almost $12 billion are taking their toll on national parks, making...more >>
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 | Article | February 28, 2020
Sustainability Seen as Key to Keeping Younger Demographic in Play
By: Michael Popke
The Olympics has been trying for years to woo a younger demographic. But according to recent research, it’s not edgy sports that wins the loyalty...more >>
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Article | February 24, 2020
Marathon Cheating, from Course Cutting to Proxy Running to…Shoes?
By: Michael Popke
From course-cutting to hiring proxies to run their races for them, marathoners have increasingly come under suspicions and high-stakes distance races...more >>
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Article | February 23, 2020
Climate Change Affecting Snowsports Events, Business
By: Michael Popke
Some elected officials still may be in denial regarding the effects of climate change, but they need only look at the snowsports industry to witness...more >>
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