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Winter Olympics and climate change

Climate Change Forces IOC to Postpone Awarding 2030 Winter Olympics

The IOC has delayed announcing the host city of the 2030 Winter Olympics, citing climate change. They’re even (gasp!) talking about having a rotating ...

AED for treatment of cardiac arrest

In Light of MNF Incident, Measures for Emergency Preparedness

It was back in 2016 that SDM first covered the issue of commotio cordis or chest concussion, the catastrophic condition in which cardiac arrest result...

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Rebranding: A Case Study in Abilene, Texas

The year was just drawing to a close when Abilene, Texas announced its strategic rebrand. The area’s old logo, featuring a shooting star and the words...

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Coming of Age

The worldwide esports market is exploding. In fact, predictions have esports generating $1.8 billion in revenues globally, with North America alone se...

Arlington, TX | Photo courtesy of Arlington Sports Commission

These Courts are Always in Session

Basketball has always been a popular sport in this country, especially for youngsters. The latest participation data by the Sports & Fitness Industry ...

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National Junior College Athletic Association

Want to know about up-and-coming sports? Ask The National Junior College Athletic Association. NJCAA, founded in 1938, is the governing association of...

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Where It All Begins

The Northeast, home of the 13 original American colonies, is where sports begins, too. From the traditional (baseball, football, softball) to the froz...

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Winning Winter

While cold-weather destinations are a hotbed for winter sports, plenty of cities in sunny areas are warming to sports like ice hockey, figure skating ...

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Adaptive Sport Events – Accommodating Athletes and Spectators

Did you know we are approaching the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? This is a good time for sport event planners to...

Arizona: Surprise

Need a New Place to Play? Start Here

There’s nothing to give an established event renewed interest like a new site. Moving to a fresh location can bring in new athletes and heighten the p...