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Major League Fishing Announces Details of High School Fishing Tournament Circuit

January 14, 2021

Major League Fishing (MLF) announced the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2021 season of High School Fishing. more >>

Full Schedule Released for 2021 Student Angler Federation

January 11, 2021

The Bass Federation’s Student Angler Federation (SAF) announces the 2021 High School Fishing sanctioned schedule. more >>

MLF BIG5 Announces Phoenix League Destinations

January 6, 2021

Major League Fishing announced the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine. more >>

PBR Announces 2021 Schedule

January 4, 2021

The PBR announced its 2021 schedule, including 26 stops on the elite Unleash The Beast tour as well as the plan for Global Cup USA 2021. more >>

Trail Racing Returns in 2021 with Full Slate of Events Nationwide

December 18, 2020

Trail racing is back in a big way in 2021. Here is a list of some of the more well-known events. more >>

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American’s Baseball Tournament Destination in Branson, MO Signs A New General Manager

June 29, 2020

Ballparks of America has a new manager and is ready to bring in the first wave of teams for an exceptional 2020 summer baseball season. more >>

American’s Baseball Tournament Destination in Branson Signs New General Manager

June 15, 2020

Following an ownership shift, Ballparks of America is preparing to bring in the teams for an exceptional 2020 summer baseball season. 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 >>

Travel & Tourism Awards Presented in Springfield, Missouri

April 6, 2020

The Convention & Visitors Bureau recently presented its annual Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards in Springfield. more >>

Ballparks of America Selects Sports Facilities Management (SFM) as Facility Operator

April 6, 2020

Thousands of baseball players and their families will flock to Branson, MO in 2020 to play baseball at the Ballparks of America sports complex. 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 \| January 20, 2021 Deep Freeze By: Michael Popke Right about now, indoor ice facilities around the country normally would be bursting with activity — hockey tournaments, figure skating... More>>

	Article \| November 7, 2020 Inside Events: USA Wheelchair Football League By: Mary Helen Sprecher Football has been getting a lot of attention. From high school boys to women’s flag at the college level, the sport is never far from the... More>>

	Article \| November 6, 2020 Spectators are Returning and Event Owners Say It's Past Time By: Mary Helen Sprecher From the NFL to the PGA TOUR to local tournaments, events are reopening to spectators. And even if the crowd isn’t that big, it still creates an... More>>

	Article \| November 2, 2020 Horseplay: Multiple Disciplines Boost Equestrian Events’ Popularity By: Judy Leand For more than a century, American equestrian athletes have represented the U.S. in international competition, claiming medals in the Olympics, Pan... More>>

	Article \| November 2, 2020 Bucking Convention: Rodeo Has New Grounds for Growth By: Judy Leand With an American fan base exceeding 43 million people, ever-increasing media coverage (and prize purses), as well as a new focus on attracting... More>>

Article \| October 23, 2020 When Will the Expos, Fan Fests and Skill Clinics Restart? By: Mary Helen Sprecher The announcement of NCAA championship sites stretching from 2022 to 2026 was exactly the welcome shot of confidence and optimism the industry has... More>>

Article \| October 23, 2020 Surprising Choices, Returns to Old Favorites for NCAA Championships By: Mary Helen Sprecher One of the most eagerly looked-forward-to site selection announcements of 2020 came down recently, and there’s a lot to be learned from it. With a... More>>

Article \| September 14, 2020 From Coast to Coast, #LetThemPlay is Gaining Traction – and Volume By: Mary Helen Sprecher Right now, there’s no telling whether the #LetThemPlay campaign will be enough to convince the powers-that-be to allow youth sports to resume.... More>>

	Article \| September 1, 2020 Softball Facilities: Hitting it Out of the Park By: Peter Francesconi As softball prepares to make its triumphant return to the Olympics, organizers are looking forward to resuming their tournaments. The sport remains... More>>

Article \| August 4, 2020 From XFL to Lingerie, Alternative Football Could Drive Venue Use in Cities By: Mary Helen Sprecher The definition of the eternal optimist might be found in the owners of alternate football leagues. Cases in point this week: Mike Ditka and Dwayne... 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>>