DEADLINE IS APPROACHING for nominations from those leaders who have contributed to the industry of sports tourism in 2019.

The game you played as a rambunctious six-year-old is all grown-up - and has a championship of its own. Just ask anyone who recently played in the National Wiffle League Association Tournament, held in Michigan, or the World Wiffle Ball Championship, hosted in the Chicago suburbs. The sport is taking off and it's incredibly competitive. Find out more.

NCAA who? Esports continues to permeate the college landscape and the most recent announcement shows the growing phenomenon isn't slowing down. The latest to catch the wave is the National Junior College Athletic Association. With competitions underway and championships being planned, the program could also entice a new demographic to colleges.

Mosquitoes are hungry, and despite the season, they're not craving pumpkin spice. In fact, they're still causing big concerns for sports event owners. With the cancellation of a 5K in Massachusetts and the death of an individual in Maryland, rightsholders are questioning what steps they can (and should) take to help prevent insect-borne diseases.

The debate over whether college athletes should be able to make money off their own name, image and likeness took a sharp turn when California allowed it - and the NCAA fired back. What can it mean to destinations and event owners in the area - and is it a harbinger of more pushback from states to come? Here's a breakdown of what's happening.

On the heels of USA Cycling's note that electrically-powered or -assisted bicycles (e-bikes for short) are finding their way into sanctioned competition, a controversial new law will allow the vehicles to be used on trails in national parks. And that has enthusiasts talking: could e-bikes one day be included in the Olympics? Here's a rundown.