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Lighting causing issues at sports fields

Battles Brewing Over Right To Light Sports Facilities

It’s a decades-old conundrum: Lights at outdoor sports facilities in residential areas distract neighbors, who complain about (and sometimes campaign ...

Beer College Stadiums

Cheers! Many Stadiums for Power Five Teams Now Serve Alcohol

Big-time college football is going through some major changes, from conference realignment to broadcast deals. And here’s another paradigm shift: alco...

Women's World Cup 2027 a Possibility?

Could the United States Wind Up Hosting FIFA World Cups in Consecutive Years?

The U.S. Women’s National Team might not have gotten its three-peat but the USA is looking for one. If successful, the bid (a joint effort with Mexico...

Headlines from major league sports cities around the country have been hyping a new trend for stadiums’ off-seasons: Play a round of golf by teeing off from multiple levels of the arena and driving a golf ball to custom greens onto the field below. Learn more about the trend taking the non-game-day concept to a new (ahem) level in this article.

Upper Deck Golf Teeing Off in Stadiums Nationwide

Headlines from major league sports cities around the country have been hyping a new trend for stadiums’ off-seasons: Play a round of golf by teeing of...

After Bumps in the Road, F1 Race in Vegas Signs On for Second Year

After Bumps in the Road, F1 Race in Vegas Signs On for Second Year

Was the Formula 1 event in Vegas a photo finish or a flaming wreck? While the race was projected to have a $1.2 billion economic impact, it was not wi...

Positive Holiday Forecast Putting a Jingle in Sports Organizers’ Pockets

Positive Holiday Forecast Putting a Jingle in Sports Organizers’ Pockets

Recession, shmession. The holiday spending forecast is strong, and that means lots of participation in themed tournaments. From 5Ks (Egg Nog Jog, anyo...

American Event Owners Pulling Up Stakes and Moving to Saudi Arabia

American Event Owners Pulling Up Stakes and Moving to Saudi Arabia

It’s ironic that in an age of “Buy American,” event owners of sports tournaments usually held in the USA are pulling up stakes and moving the action t...

5v5 Futsal

Inside Events: 5v5 Futsal

Futsal, or indoor soccer, has become a solid choice for outdoor players who want to hone their competitive skills during the downtime in cold weather....

SpeedSkating in Milwaukee

The Home of Speedskating's Revival is...Milwaukee

The future of speedskating, a sport that many people probably don’t think about outside of the Olympics, can be found in Milwaukee. That’s the word fr...

Limited-Service and Extended-Stay Properties Benefitting Most from Sports Tourism

Limited-Service and Extended-Stay Hotels Benefitting Most from Sports Tourism

The hotel industry is not just strong, it’s expanding, according to a recent industry report. Sports tourism is folding into that growth as well, some...