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Sports Destination Management Announces 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management has announced the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Learn who they are here. more >>

ACA and the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series Release the 2020 Majors Tournament Schedule

December 2, 2019

This is the 15th season for the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Fishing Series and this seasons features four major televised events. 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 >>

Collegiate Anglers Ready to Descend on Lake Dardanelle

October 25, 2019

The AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open is ready to descend on Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, Arkansas. more >>

AFTCO Open Coming to Lake Dardanelle

October 24, 2019

The American Fishing Tackle Company Collegiate Bass Open is one of the longest tenured events on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. more >>

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Sports Destination Management Announces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

November 4, 2019

Sports Destination Management proudly introduces the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. more >>

Visit Bentonville Hires Charpentier as New Sports Manager

March 21, 2016

Visit Bentonville, the city’s advertising and promotion commission, hired Luke Charpentier as the new sports sales manager. more >>

USOC Statement on Suggested Boycott of the Winter Olympics in Russia

July 17, 2013

The USOC has released the following statement about suggestions to boycott the Winter Olympics in Russia. more >>

USA Triathlon Announces Partnerships with Raceday Transport, SelfGrip and Virtual Race Bags

February 13, 2013

USA Triathlon today announced supplier-level sponsorship agreements with endurance sports industry leaders Raceday Transport, SelfGrip Athletic Tape... more >>

Liberty Mutual Insurance Celebrates "One Year Out" with Company-wide Salute to Team USA

February 7, 2013

Newest U.S. Olympic Committee sponsor counts down to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, featuring 15 U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and... more >>

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	Article \| November 1, 2019 Introducing the 2019 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism By: Mary Helen Sprecher The legendary coach, Pat Summitt, said it best: “Teamwork is what makes common people capable of uncommon results.” Meet this year’s award... More>>

	Article \| November 1, 2019 Back on Serve By: Judy Leand Steeped in tradition, tennis has a devoted following, with players at the junior, collegiate, adult and senior level. Cities across the nation are... More>>

	Article \| October 2, 2019 With a Severe Flu Season Predicted, Should Youth Sports Require Vaccines? By: Mary Helen Sprecher After a relatively mild flu season last year, health officials are predicting a backlash for 2020; in fact, one child has already died – and the... 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 \| 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 \| January 9, 2019 College Golf Could Serve as Launchpad for the PGA TOUR By: Mary Helen Sprecher It’s a game-changer. Rights holders putting on collegiate golf tournaments may find their events gaining a whole new level of importance. At least... 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 Spiking in Popularity By: Tracey Schelmetic The sport that is played on three surfaces, by two genders and by all ages and abilities, even at the Paralympic level, is set for growth, and has... 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 \| November 9, 2018 Serve It Up! By: Peter Francesconi The sport of tennis has had some major investments in facilities recently. A few years ago, the U.S. Tennis Association opened its massive USTA... More>>

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	Case study \| June 27, 2019 Conway, Arkansas, Is Hopping with Sports – Even Toad Racing By: Judy Leand Located just 30 miles north of Little Rock, Arkansas, on I-40, Conway continues to be one of the top five fastest-growing cities in the state and is... More>>

	Case study \| July 17, 2018 Conway, Arkansas: Sports at Its Heart By: Peter Francesconi More than 125 years ago, business leaders in Conway, Arkansas, wanted to grow the local economy, so they created a strategy to attract institutions... More>>

	Case study \| May 1, 2017 Tournaments and… Toad Racing. Conway, Arkansas, Shows Its Versatility By: Juli Anne Patty If you want to know what Conway, Arkansas, is all about, you can get a pretty good idea on the first full weekend of May. On that weekend, every... More>>