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2019 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open to be Held on Lake Dardanelle

October 15, 2019

The Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series says that registration is now open for the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open on Lake Dardanelle. more >>

The Oz Trails Off-Road Spinning into Arkansas this Weekend

October 9, 2019

The second annual Oz Trails Off-Road takes place on October 11-13 in northwest Arkansas. more >>

Dates and Locations Announced for Collegiate Bass Championships

October 2, 2019

The Association of Collegiate Anglers is excited to get this new school year kicked off with a schedule of tournaments nationwide. more >>

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 >>

Little Rock Marathon Part of AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships

August 20, 2019

The Little Rock Marathon joins Series XIII Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships in 2021 as a qualifying race. more >>

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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 >>

Buffalo Wild Wings Expands College Sports Alliance with NCAA Sponsorship

January 22, 2013

Buffalo Wild Wings announced that it has entered into a partnership with the NCAA. The agreement designates Buffalo Wild Wings as the “Official... more >>

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	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>>

	Article \| September 14, 2018 Swinging Into Action By: Peter Francesconi Softball has had some swings and misses lately, having been dropped from the Olympics for 2012 and 2016. Now, though, with the sport reinstated in... More>>

	Article \| February 1, 2018 When Extreme Meets Mainstream By: Tracey Schelmetic Skateboarding and BMX will feature prominently in the next Summer Olympics. For now, here’s your chance to learn about the issues shaping those... More>>

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	Case study \| April 30, 2013 Conway, Arkansas: The Next Generation of Great Games By: Juli Anne Patty Conway, Arkansas, has long been a favorite destination, known as a charming small town with the resources and amenities of a much bigger city. That... More>>

	Case study \| March 31, 2012 Conway, Arkansas: Play Smart By: Juli Anne Patty Conway, Arkansas, is a city with a lot going for it. Just 30 minutes from Little Rock, rich with outdoor spaces recreation and populated by active... More>>