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ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026
Another Path to Success
Across the country, cities have added to their inventories of venues, improved upon existing facilities and partnered with colleges and universities to gain new leverage in an increasingly competitive...
ARTICLE Jan 01, 2026
In the Zone
Among team sports, basketball has continued to be a leader in participation. Data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2025 Participation Report shows 31.9 million U.S. participants ages s...
ARTICLE Dec 04, 2025
New York City Marathon Named World’s Most Valuable Marathon Brand
What’s the most valuable marathon brand? Oddly, not Boston but the New York City Marathon, according to a recent study. The event is valued at $292 million for extensive and diverse revenue streams, s...
ARTICLE Nov 20, 2025
Following Health Incidents, Cold Plunges Could be in Hot Water
Are cold plunges in hot water? Maybe. In Illinois, a bill is closer to becoming law; if passed, fitness facilities and other places that offer cold plunges could be subject to more regulations and tra...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025
Courting an Economic Boom
Tennis facilities are a fixture at almost every level, from schools to parks to private clubs. Pickleball facilities, meanwhile, have continued to proliferate, with new installations going in nationwi...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025
Horse Sense
Equine sports are as varied as the horses and riders who participate, and as multitudinous as the crowds who come to watch. From the uniquely American sport of rodeo to the power and beauty of discipl...
ARTICLE Nov 01, 2025
The Heart of the Sports Market
The Heartland. America's Breadbasket. Middle America. The Midwest has been known by many nicknames but here’s one more: Sports Hosting Powerhouse. Cities in the center of the country can attract and h...
ARTICLE Oct 29, 2025
Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception. Communities that hosted these events reaped a sha...
ARTICLE Oct 23, 2025
National Groups, States Work to Increase Kids’ Access to Youth Sports
With many programs for underserved populations experiencing cuts in recent months throughout the country, it’s refreshing to see new efforts at multiple levels expanding access to youth sports program...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2025
The Search for a New Venue Ends Here
Whether athletes are sliding into a base, spiking the ball across a net, diving into the water or taking the field, the goal for the event owner is always to create a quality experience that results i...
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