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Sports have evolved quite a bit since the ancient Greeks wrestled, raced and risked it all for a laurel wreath. The original organizers of those Olympics could never have foreseen things like sponsorship or stay-to-play policies, nor could they have imagined the technology that would go into the design and construction of sports facilities in centuries to come. This issue of the magazine studies not just the facilities that host sports but the issues that drive the industry’s continued evolution. Read more...

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Surrey, in British Columbia, is emerging as one of Western Canada’s most compelling destinations for tournaments and championships. ....Read more
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Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams
Walk-Off Wins for Traveling Teams Participation in team sports in the U.S. has continued to increase, according to the most recent data from the SFIA. Baseball has been a top driver of this growth, with more than 18.2 million Americans ages six and up participating in the sport in 2025. All that growth has many locations around the country upping their game to welcome events. Read more...
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At Full Speed
It’s one of the oldest sports in the world and it’s still popular today; in fact, outdoor track and field consistently ranks among the most popular high school sports. And sports tourism officials around the country have taken note. These communities are parepared for an even bigger bounce for this multi-disciplinary sport after the 2028 Summer Games. Read more...
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Casting Calls: Destinations Luring a Wide Variety of Fishing Events
Casting Calls: Destinations Luring a Wide Variety of Fishing Events With a record 19 percent of the population having participated in fishing in 2024, it’s no surprise that the fishing competition landscape continues to expand with more livestreaming, increasing prize money and brand sponsorships, as well as more junior and college-level tournaments. It’s no wonder that more destinations are scaling up for more action. Read more...
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Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class
If you’re looking for the all-American sports experience, it’s hard to turn away from all that a college town can offer, like excellent venues, plentiful accommodations, a variety of restaurants, fun, walkable downtowns and an atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else. Trade your business attire for a college sweatshirt and study these destinations. Read more...
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Destinations That Go to the Head of the Class

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