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Don’t Count on an End to the Flap Over Guardian Caps in Youth Football
ARTICLE Nov 06, 2025

The Flap Over Guardian Caps in Youth Football Hasn’t Tapped Out Yet

Even as Friday night lights continue to illuminate the skies in communities large and small nationwide, polarizing discussions surrounding the use of padded mushroom-shaped football helmet caps to hel...
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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 ...
Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact
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...
Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships
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...
Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event will crown world champions across elite, U23, junior, para, and age-group categories, including mixed relay events. Everything you need is right here.
ARTICLE Jun 19, 2025

Get Your BID On: 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals

Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event wil...
SDM Champions
ARTICLE Jun 11, 2025

Coming Soon: SDM’s 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Awards

We already know that sports tourism is a $114 billion-plus industry and everyone reading this has helped build that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is gearing up for i...
Cities Embrace Trails as Selling Points, Economic Drivers
ARTICLE May 22, 2025

Cities Embrace Trails as Selling Points, Economic Drivers

Earlier this year, Nancy Hobbs, the founder and executive director of the American Trail Running Association, stated that trail running was on an upward trajectory. That included numbers of races offe...
Theft of Copper Wiring Leaves Youth Fields in the Dark
ARTICLE May 08, 2025

Theft of Copper Wiring Leaves Youth Fields in the Dark

File this one under “How low can someone go?” Thieves are targeting youth athletic fields for copper wiring, leaving teams without lighting to play night games. It’s a phenomenon that has been seen in...
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ARTICLE May 01, 2025

The Coast with the Most

With a passionate fan base and diverse sporting venues for all activities, the Mid-Atlantic delivers a thrilling sports experience. The region’s enviable combination of diverse landscapes, rich histor...
HBCU Football at CIAA
ARTICLE Oct 24, 2024

Women’s Flag Football Breaks Another Barrier, Moving Into HBCU Space

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), a historic conference made up of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has announced the introduction of Women’s Flag Football ...

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Don’t Count on an End to the Flap Over Guardian Caps in Youth Football

The Flap Over Guardian Caps in Youth Football Hasn’t Tapped Out Yet

Article Nov 06, 2025

Even as Friday night lights continue to illuminate the skies in communities large and small nationwide, polarizing discussions surrounding the use of ...

Photo by Patrick McDermott-Getty Images for IRONMAN
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Want to host an elite multisport event? Here’s your chance. World Triathlon has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 World Triathlon Championship Finals, its flagship annual event. This event will crown world champions across elite, U23, junior, para, and age-group categories, including mixed relay events. Everything you need is right here.
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