Multiple large, construction-related stadium projects will launch very soon because of an MLB mandate. But where are projects scheduled, and what do they involve? And what does the mandate specify? Those details and more (including the reasoning behind the mandate) can be found here. Note: Upgraded stadiums could benefit sports tourism.

Are summer's sky-high airfares finally dropping to a lower altitude? Industry data shows there may be some cost relief in sight, and that is good news for the sports tourism industry. Travel experts are suggesting watching fares carefully and seeing if airlines have any sales - good advice to pass along to prospective tournament participants.

If you build it, they will...complain about the parking? That seems to be a common theme these days as parks, communities and sports facilities increasingly consider adding pickleball courts to take advantage of the wildly popular sport. But when it comes at the cost of either eliminating parking spaces, or not increasing them, friction often builds.

So long, Harry Potter. It's been...well, magical. The sport of quidditch is officially changing its name to quadball. The quest for a new name, announced late in 2021, took into consideration the results of surveys and discussions, and was brought on in no small part by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's less-than-liberal views, as well as IPR issues.

There's not much that is more annoying than having to pay for in-flight wi-fi after shelling out more than normal for airfare. But even worse is having connectivity problems after paying. How are airlines coping with the former complaint? Some are migrating toward free wi-fi. And when service goes bad, here's a case study of what passengers have done.

While there is obviously a demand among runners to return to in-person races, Running USA's 2022 Global Running Survey has also found a surprising interest in virtual events, particularly for races of longer distances. Of particular interest are new categories in this year's survey, focused on runners' spending and travel habits. Here is a snapshot.