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Crappie USA Announces New and Improved 2020 Schedule

May 29, 2020

Crappie USA has been successful in rescheduling several events postponed due to the Coronavirus. more >>

PGA TOUR Releases List of Rescheduled Events for Remainder of Season

April 20, 2020

PGA TOUR has announced schedules for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, the restart of the 2020 Korn Ferry Tour season and more. more >>

Biloxi to Host Top-Tier Boxing on Saturday

January 31, 2020

Top boxing comes to MGM Resort International’s Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Saturday, February 1. more >>

Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon Reveals Details of Event

December 13, 2019

The Coastal Running Fest includes a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 5K (3.1 miles) and kids marathon (a 1.2 mile fun run). more >>

High School Bass Fishing Competition Dates, Hosts Named

November 22, 2019

The following dates and locations have been released for high school level bass fishing competitions. more >>

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2020 Bassmaster High School All-American Team Welcomes 12 New Members

June 29, 2020

Twelve high school anglers have been selected as members of the exclusive Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. more >>

B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

April 27, 2020

Outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team. more >>

Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces $25,000 Gift to Special Olympics Mississippi

December 9, 2019

Huntington Ingalls Industries raised a record-breaking $25,000 for Special Olympics Mississippi during the 5K on the Causeway. more >>

Sports Turf Managers Association Announces 2019 ‘Field of the Year’ Winners

December 2, 2019

The STMA announces the 2019 Field of the Year winners, including professional facilities, college and university and schools and parks. more >>

Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi hires new General Manager

February 11, 2019

Sports Force Parks on the Mississippi, a brand new youth tournament facility, has hired Jason Jackson as its new General Manager. more >>

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Ridgeland, Mississippi...Sporty + Stylish...Inside + Out

March 20, 2018

Ridgeland is Mississippi’s premier cycling mecca and its best waterfront destination, but there’s so much more to discover and savor here.... more >>

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	Article \| June 19, 2020 SEC, NCAA Rebel Against Presence of Confederate Flag in Mississippi By: Mary Helen Sprecher When NASCAR served notice that the Confederate Flag would no longer be welcome at any aspects of its events, including its tailgate and campground... More>>

	Article \| March 10, 2020 More States Sanctioning Bass Fishing as a High School Sport By: Mary Helen Sprecher Somewhere between Super Tuesday and the COVID lockdowns, something was quietly happening in the Southeast that would be a bellwether for high school... More>>

	Article \| December 19, 2019 The Brave New World of Esports By: Judy Leand Although esports is digitally based, physical space is needed to house in-person events, prompting a growing number of destinations to build... More>>

	Article \| July 24, 2019 Barry Leaves Behind Flooding, Sewage – and Plenty of Cancelled Sports By: Mary Helen Sprecher As the first major storm of the hurricane season, Barry made a terrible impression. He barged in uninvited, overstayed his welcome and left a mess... More>>

	Article \| July 24, 2019 Could Water Contamination Hurt Summer Sports Events? By: Michael Popke Talk about muddying the waters. This summer has brought a wave of concerns over Cryptosporidium in swimming pools, flesh-eating bacteria in open... More>>

	Article \| April 25, 2019 The Allure of College Towns By: Mary Helen Sprecher In college towns across the U.S., great sports venues await, surrounded with storied traditions and filled with potential. Want to visit? Join this... More>>

	Article \| April 24, 2019 Hooked on Fishing By: Judy Leand Whether it plays out on a bass boat, from the shoreline, on the ocean or through the ice, fishing is big business for cities across the U.S. Prime... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 Should U.S. Soccer Diversify Venue Selection for the Men’s National Team? By: Michael Popke U.S. Soccer needs to start thinking outside the box – or at least outside its traditional map – if it wants to get more in-person spectators. In... More>>

	Article \| September 19, 2018 Inside Events: Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association By: Mary Helen Sprecher It’s the equestrian discipline that combines horsemanship and marksmanship – with a healthy dose of historical accuracy. Cowboy mounted shooting... More>>

	Article \| July 18, 2018 Come On Down By: Michael Popke Certain regions of the country are known for many things, but when you think of the Southeast, one phrase immediately comes to mind. More>>

Destination Spotlights

Case study | February 28, 2009
Come Play on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

By: Sports Destination Management Team

The warm climate of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is your ticket to outdoor recreation. Sportsplex venues in Gulfport, Biloxi, and D’Iberville host... More>>