The news keeps getting better and better for the sports business industry, indicating favorable conditions for event owners. A recent report by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association shows activity in all age groups continuing to trend upwards. Pickleball was one of the fastest-growing sports but there's other great news as well. Read more here.

Everyone loves to see a villain in handcuffs. That's why fishing tournaments targeting invasive species remain so popular. And apparently, invasive carp are the new northern snakehead. Unfortunately, they're not as edible. But that hasn't stopped multiple states and fisheries from getting a crowd behind the mitigation measures. Learn more here.

Looking to host? Here's a prime opportunity. The July 2024 USA Track & Field Junior Olympic National Championships are seeking a host in the eastern zone of the country. And according to some reports, the event can bring in upwards of $20 million for the right city. You have plenty of lead time on this one but it's never too early to start.

The Olympics were a good illustration of the resiliency of the sports industry - organizers used smart measures to keep all events moving. Closer to home, we're also seeing the resurgence of sports, driven by pent-up demand and a few other factors as well. Here's an in-depth analysis contributed by the West Michigan Sports Commission's Mike Guswiler.

It's time for watch parties, office bracket challenges and screaming until one of your lungs flies out and lands on the bar in front of you. March Madness is back. And with selection weekend behind us, it's time to crunch some numbers along with all those wings and chips. Here are a few fun snippets for the weeks that stretch ahead of us.

Sometimes, not all publicity is good publicity. Social media can bring out the worst in those who venture outdoors, including people getting bitten taking selfies with rattlesnakes. Two “influencers” are in hot water with the national parks service in Canada after taking part in a 30-day ‘survival challenge' - within a park but without permission.