FIFA is counting down to the 2026 World Cup and accordingly, and host cities across the U.S. and Canada are ramping up their awareness campaigns. From recruiting volunteers to soliciting sponsors and partners to promoting special travel packages, cities want soccer to take center stage, with economic development shaping up as the biggest goal of all.

Shooting sports really want to capture lightning in a bottle the same way flag football and wrestling have: By harnessing the power of women and girls to grow their energy and their numbers. Now, event owners are working to empower women to participate in shooting sports with confidence, and to do that, they are ramping up the user-friendliness.

Unlike the NFL, baseball already has a big global reach and MLB is making the most of it. In March, three teams played games in Japan and Mexico. All told, since 1996, the league has played more than 200 international games in 11 countries and territories and in June, as part of the PLAY BALL initiative, programs were conducted as far away as Egypt.

Security is undergoing a quiet revolution at all levels of sports, from youth to college to pro, with more sophisticated measures coming into play. Body-worn cameras, once known strictly as a tool in the police sector, are now increasingly considered a practical solution for private security, according to this analysis from an industry insider.

If there’s one thing event owners need for gymnastics competitions, it’s space. From back handsprings to balance beams, participants need room to spread out to perform at an optimal level. Here’s a look at some of the venues nationwide that are perfectly suited for gymnastics event owners looking to perfect their introductory salute to the judges.

Remember the Pro Cheer League? It’s getting closer to reality. Team names have been announced and tryouts have been held. The organization has been teasing video clips of athletes auditioning, judges critiquing and cheerleaders discussing why they want to be a part of the process. This month brings the big reveal of athletes on each team. What next?