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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 Sep 01, 2025
IRONMAN
The IRONMAN Triathlon is a branded event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run completed in that order, for a total of 140.6 miles. Since its first event ...
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
Areas that have planetariums and science centers in addition to their sports facilities could get more tourism this year, thanks to a bonanza of celestial events in the fall and winter that will appea...
ARTICLE Aug 28, 2025
Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
The NAIA is looking for a host for its 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track & Field National Championships, and they’re inviting interested destinations to get their BID on. The event hosts 100 men’s and 100 wo...
ARTICLE Jul 31, 2025
Cardiac Arrests Among High School Athletes Have States Taking Action
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), often linked to structural or electrical abnormalities in the heart, is the leading cause of death in young athletes since such abnormalities often go undetected until it ...
ARTICLE Jul 31, 2025
Marching into Theaters Nationwide, Competitive Band Grows Its Appeal
Summertime means movie theaters are crowded with the latest action flicks and kids’ entertainment. They're not generally the venues to take in a marching band competition – despite the fact that high ...
ARTICLE Jul 03, 2025
Get Ready for the New (and Competitive) Pro Cheer League in 2026
We’ve seen all kinds of traveling pro leagues in sports: beach volleyball, softball, basketball, track & field – even swimming. This one, however, is a brand-new concept, even by the standards of the ...
ARTICLE Jul 03, 2025
Fort Wayne Closes In On Lawn Bowls Facility
A few months back, SDM reported that the Fort Wayne Curling Club was bringing its A-game to promote a new sport: Lawn bowls. Lawn bowls, which uses the skills found in curling, but transfers them to g...
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025
Sports Landscapes Designed by Mother Nature
In the arms race for the best sports venues, it’s easy to forget one of the most skilled designers: Mother Nature. Nationwide, mountains host electrifying downhill winter sports, lakes have population...
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025
Fields of Honor
A well-maintained field can play host to a multitude of sports and activities. It also can accommodate hundreds, possibly thousands, of spectators and family members. And, when combined with other sim...
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