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USA BMX Tracks Resume Activity

May 14, 2020

Fifteen USA BMX tracks in six states held "soft" reopenings last week under social distancing guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic. more >>

Trail Running Conference Hits Fayetteville, Arkansas, This Fall

May 14, 2020

Organizers of the 2020 US Trail Running Conference have announced that it will be held at Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 21-24. more >>

Golf Tours Issue Statements on Rescheduled Events for Remainder of Season

April 10, 2020

In order to serve golf, Augusta National Golf Club, European Tour, LPGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, The R&A and USGA presented a schedule. more >>

2020 Trail Running Conference Coming to Arkansas

March 24, 2020

The American Trail Running Associaiton has announced that the 2020 Conference moves to Fayetteville, Arkansas, October 21- 24, 2020. more >>

Pro Bowling Season Already Underway, Headed to Cities Nationwide

January 29, 2020

The Pro Bowling Association (PBA) season is underway for 2020, and is headed to familiar sports destinations nationwide. more >>

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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 >>

Visit Bentonville Announces New Sports Sales Manager

December 11, 2019

Chad Musteen, a University of Arkansas graduate and former college baseball player, has joined the Bentonville team as Sports Sales Manager. more >>

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 >>

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	Article \| July 19, 2020 Cycle Tourism Creating Bursts of Economic Impact, Chance of Future Hosting By: Mary Helen Sprecher Recreational cyclists, having explored their own neighborhoods, are expanding their horizons and seeking out other destinations for weekend visits in... More>>

	Article \| July 1, 2020 Teeming with Variety, Ready for Teams By: Cindy Cantrell The Southeastern region is a sports mecca, with teams and fans alike drawn to its year-round sunshine and mild winters. Proximity to both sandy... More>>

	Article \| May 26, 2020 High School Sports Ready to Take the Field…in Stages By: Mary Helen Sprecher With many states starting the reopening process, high school sports may be on the way back as well, at least in certain areas. In some cases, that... More>>

	Article \| March 10, 2020 More States Sanctioning Bass Fishing as a High School Sport By: Mary Helen Sprecher Somewhere between Super Tuesday and the COVID lockdowns, something was quietly happening in the Southeast that would be a bellwether for high school... More>>

	Article \| December 18, 2019 Courting the Game By: Tracey Schelmetic March Madness is around the corner, high school basketball is peaking and with the 3-on-3 game making headway on the global stage, the sport is... More>>

	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>>

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	Case study \| July 1, 2020 Top Sports Venues Highlight the City of Colleges By: Peter Francesconi When it comes to sports, Conway, Arkansas has a lot to offer. From youth leagues to college athletics to adult tournaments, this city of 66,000 has... More>>

	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>>