In what is being described as "an unprecedented show of unity," four major marathons (Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago) are issuing special branded merch with 100 percent of net proceeds going to Together LA, a fire relief initiative. It's not the first time sports tourism has supported a cause but never before have four big races done so.

A new report is providing insights into the sports market and in particular, the potential for growth in hiring and management. As investors move in, as athlete agency increases and as competition for fan share becomes stronger, sports are upping their professional game for not just pro sports but leagues and college play, increasing the opportunities.

The USTA has set an audacious goal: To have 35 million new tennis players in the U.S. by 2035. Central to that is ensuring there are enough courts for people to use, and as it turns out, the USTA has a game plan for that too, in the form of its Tennis Venue Services department, whose job it is to help communities get their facilities up and running.

With the FIFA Club World Cup starting this June and the World Cup itself starting the same month of the following year, it's looking like soccer is going to have an endless summer. Now's the chance to extend that a little more, with the Western USA PSS Girls Labor Day Tournament in 2027, 2028 and 2029. Everything you need to kick off your bid is here.

An estimated 265 million people in more than 200 countries play soccer, making it the most popular sport in the world. And because the number of events offered each year continues to grow, the need for great venues will as well. These facilities, located in all areas of the country, offer excellent settings for tournaments at any level of play.

As sports tourism escalates, athletes are traveling with everything from uniforms to helmets, and from racquets to rapiers – and a lot of it has to go into checked luggage. And it's all fun and games until someone loses a suitcase. But new technology helps travelers safeguard and reconnect with their belongings. Here's what it is and how to access it.