When a popular gamefish might be put on the endangered species list, you can expect strong reactions from both anglers and conservationists, as well as from the destinations that benefit the most from its presence. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until June 30 to decide if lake sturgeon should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.

The year 2022 brought the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which played a significant role in opening doors for girls' participation opportunities in sports. And while sports like basketball and volleyball continue to thrive, all eyes are on flag football as the next emerging sport. It will also be featured as a showcase sport in the 2028 Olympics.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 250 million players in 200 different countries. In the U.S., soccer has been doing well for decades, but the sport should get a massive boost in coming years, as the U.S., Canada and Mexico gear up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are some destinations ready to benefit from the boom.

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has unveiled a new events bidding calendar, outlining the top WBSC tournaments, providing opportunities for cities and organizers around the world to welcome the best of international baseball, softball or Baseball5. Events will run in 2025, 2026 and 2027 but some deadlines are coming up on June 1.

Natural grass fields. There's nothing like them, at least until it rains, which can lead to delayed and even cancelled games. One sports complex recently undertook a multi-million-dollar improvement plan to upgrade the drainage on its fields, even in the face of heavy rain. Here's a case study of what went down and what destinations can learn from it.

Here's a story for the ages, courtesy of our friends at Print and Promo Marketing. 19,000 bobbleheads destined for a Pittsburgh Penguins case were (ahem) intercepted by someone who tried to, odd as it may sound, negotiate terms for their return. And after much back and forth (including law enforcement), the bobbleheads were returned to the Steel City.