Winter sports events that take place outdoors could see some reliably good conditions – for a change. AccuWeather® long-range experts say the best skiing and snowboarding conditions are expected during the early weeks of winter and near the end of the season at most mountains across the country, giving rise to a brand-new term: "Bookend Winter."

Pickleball is alive and well – and there’s a lot of emphasis on the "well" aspect (although the sport itself shows no signs of dying off so don’t worry about the "alive" part either). That’s the word from a new survey conducted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association and DUPR. One big takeaway: Players are complaining about court congestion.

What’s the most valuable marathon brand? Oddly, not Boston but the New York City Marathon, according to a recent study. The event is valued at $292 million for extensive and diverse revenue streams, strong brand equity and high revenues across sponsorship, entry fees and broadcast. NYC does share the top spot with Boston for heritage and prestige.

Played on four surfaces (indoor, sand, grass and even the emerging discipline of snow) and a perennial tournament powerhouse sport, volleyball lends itself to almost any setting and any age group. Throughout the United States, you’ll find tournaments packing in the teams and the spectators. Here are some top destinations and the impact they’re making.

Sustainability in sports events has moved front and center not just as a social responsibility but as a competitive advantage. In fact, Gen Z athletes are more likely to seek out and/or choose to enter events that support social justice initiatives, which fall under the larger umbrella of sustainability. Here are some methods for greening events.

Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception. Communities that hosted these events reaped a share of $1,422,168,804 in economic impact and 812,518 in hotel room nights. Events large and small contributed to this and everyone had a stake in the success you see here.