SDM is opening nominations for its awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, to recognize events held over the past year that have helped our industry continue to be the nearly $...
So long, Harry Potter. It’s been…well, magical. The sport of quidditch is officially changing its name to quadball. The quest for a new name, announced late in 2021, took into consideration the result...
Multiple large, construction-related stadium projects will launch very soon because of an MLB mandate. But where are projects scheduled, and what do they involve? And what does the mandate specify? Th...
From fan fests to trade shows to expos, events in convention centers and hotel ballrooms are back. And no matter whether they are table-top exhibits, poster sessions or full-on exhibit halls with soph...
Combat sports such as boxing, wrestling and martial arts continue to generate excitement among competitors and spectators alike. An increasing number of females are joining the fight, both in particip...
With participation going strong in both genders and across all age groups, lacrosse is a force to be reckoned with. And as the country continues to rebound from the restrictions of 2020 and 2021, the ...
Statistically speaking, Navy has emerged more often as the victor in the storied Army/Navy football game but overall, the biggest winner is the host city, gaining as much as $30 million in economic im...
Ripken Baseball’s goal is to provide amateur players with an experience similar to those of big league athletes, and to create memories that encourage them to continue to enjoy and play the game. This...
From its lush fields to its all-American charm, Elizabethtown Sports Park has plenty of advantages for youth ball players. And those advantages were enough not only to catch the eye of Ripken Baseball...
The sweet 16 for FIFA’s 2026 World Cup is set but for some cities, it’s a bitter pill. The big reveal of the host destinations came last week. Watch parties and live updates on social media were the o...
SDM is opening nominations for its awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, to recognize events held over the past year that ha...
