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NCAA Championship Bid Portal Has Opened

August 26, 2019

While information has been available, the bid portal for those interested in hosting events in 86 of the NCAA’s 90 championships is now open. more >>

U.S. Gymnastics National Championships Start Today in Kansas City, MO

August 8, 2019

The 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships will be held starting today at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. more >>

U.S. Gymnastics Championships Announces Details of KC Event

June 12, 2019

The four-day championships features the country’s best gymnasts vying for national titles and national team berths. more >>

St. Louis Chosen To Host the 2021 Midwest Regional Championships

May 7, 2019

US Youth Soccer has awarded the 2021 US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships to St. Louis, Missouri. more >>

St. Louis to Host 2020 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials

May 2, 2019

USA Gymnastics and the USOC have awarded the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics (both men's and women's) to St. Louis, Missouri. more >>

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Mark Alford Realty Group Named as Preferred Realtor of Heartland Soccer

May 29, 2018

Heartland Soccer is excited to have The Mark Alford Group as the Preferred Realtor of Heartland Soccer. more >>

Youth on Course Announces Four New Partnerships to Expand Junior Golf Access in 22 States

March 26, 2018

Youth on Course has expanded its national affordable golf program to four new associations. more >>

Action Floor Systems Provides 57,600 Square Feet of Flooring to Nationally Renowned Project

January 15, 2018

Action Floor Systems®, manufacturer of sports flooring systems, congratulates Cape Girardeau SportsPlex on winning a top ASBA award. more >>

Triple Crown Sports Announces CEO Shift from David King to Keri King

November 20, 2017

Triple Crown Sports announced the official shift of CEO duties from founder David King to his son, Keri King. more >>

US Youth Soccer Appoints Tom Frisbie as Midwest Regional League Commissioner

July 10, 2017

US Youth Soccer is pleased to announce Tom Frisbie as the Midwest Regional League (MRL) Commissioner. more >>

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Envision Your Event at the Missouri State Fairgrounds

April 18, 2018

Want a destination that is versatile, easy to reach and fun? Meet the Missouri State Fairgrounds, a winning combination of location, flexible... more >>

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	Article \| September 3, 2019 Playing the Field: Softball's Diamond Destinations By: Michael Popke Returning to the Olympics next year, softball continues its run of popularity. From youth-level rec leagues all the way up to competitive high school... 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 \| June 27, 2019 Keeping Pace By: Michael Popke Recreational, competitive and endurance runners have no shortage of races to choose from these days, and plenty of settings to enjoy. From urban... 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 \| February 20, 2019 Promoting Sports Events by Hosting World Record Attempt Tie-Ins By: Mary Helen Sprecher Reaction to the announcement of a Chuck Norris 5K in College Station, Texas, (with a possible world record for most people dressed as Chuck Norris)... More>>

	Article \| December 28, 2018 A Change of Venue By: Mary Helen Sprecher Sometimes, we just need a change of scenery. In a new place, under new conditions, event owners and rights holders are often able to put a new spin... More>>

	Article \| November 19, 2018 2018 CHAMPIONS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT IN SPORTS TOURISM By: Mary Helen Sprecher SDM is proud to announce its 2018 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award winners. This year’s Champions represent the most notable... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 The Heart of Sports in America: Accessible, Accommodating, Affordable By: Peter Francesconi When it comes to sports in the U.S., the Midwest has a lot to offer. The area is easily accessible to most of the country. Its sports facilities,... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 Rodeo Roundup By: Michael Popke Rodeo venues can be found all over the United States — even in places where you might not expect them, including places like Sedalia, Missouri,... More>>

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	Case study \| January 7, 2015 The Metropolis of Sports: Kansas City, Missouri By: Juli Anne Patty For more than a hundred years, Kansas City, Missouri, has been known as the City of Fountains, and it is widely known for serving up some of the... More>>

	Case study \| November 13, 2013 Rolla, Missouri: Small Town Charm, Big-Time Sports By: Mary Helen Sprecher When a team is ‘on the bubble, it’s on the verge of taking the next big step. Rolla, Missouri, is on the bubble as well. More>>

	Case study \| October 31, 2012 Independence, Missouri: An American Original By: Peter Francesconi Independence, Missouri, is a place where history continues to come alive. As the hometown of Harry Truman, it is one of only a handful of cities with... More>>