 | Article | February 26, 2021
Kick It Up A Notch
By: Peter Francesconi
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and while it shares the spotlight in the U.S. with football, baseball and basketball, it nonetheless...more >>
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 | Article | January 20, 2021
Basketball’s Full-Court Press
By: Peter Francesconi
Basketball has always been one of the most popular sports for travel teams and rec play, with activity that spans all ages, both male and female. And...more >>
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 | Article | November 2, 2020
Pickleball Continues Its Rally
By: Peter Francesconi
The sport of pickleball continues to expand throughout the country, and the world. The latest research from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association...more >>
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 | Article | November 2, 2020
Tennis Bounces Back
By: Peter Francesconi
When sports all but shut down this past spring, tennis bounced back faster than most, as players realized that the physical distancing inherent in...more >>
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 | Article | September 1, 2020
Softball Facilities: Hitting it Out of the Park
By: Peter Francesconi
As softball prepares to make its triumphant return to the Olympics, organizers are looking forward to resuming their tournaments. The sport remains...more >>
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 | Case study | July 1, 2020
Top Sports Venues Highlight the City of Colleges
By: Peter Francesconi
When it comes to sports, Conway, Arkansas has a lot to offer. From youth leagues to college athletics to adult tournaments, this city of 66,000 has...more >>
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 | Article | December 27, 2018
Basketball Makes a Fast Break
By: Peter Francesconi
Most U.S. kids have bounced a basketball and shot for the hoop. Basketball courts are everywhere — at schools, in playgrounds, on driveways and in...more >>
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 | Article | November 19, 2018
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats: Sports Tourism Looks Ahead
By: Mary Helen Sprecher,Peter Francesconi
“To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It’s not about winning and losing; it’s about everyday hard work and about thriving...more >>
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 | Article | November 14, 2018
The Heart of Sports in America: Accessible, Accommodating, Affordable
By: Peter Francesconi
When it comes to sports in the U.S., the Midwest has a lot to offer. The area is easily accessible to most of the country. Its sports facilities,...more >>
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 | Article | November 9, 2018
Pickleball: Catching the Wave
By: Peter Francesconi
There’s been explosive growth in pickleball and a resulting uptick in the number of venues to host it. Across the country, events are bringing in...more >>
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