We've reached a point where it's no longer a shock when public officials propose banning youth football. The latest state to do so is Massachusetts, where a bill would prohibit children from playing tackle football in school or youth leagues before reaching eighth grade. Will it get any traction?

For sports planners looking to capitalize on the segments of the industry that might be growing, it's imperative to look at what has shown growth recently. A new report may help provide the road map to that more productive future - if its initial revelations are any indication.

Nobody needs to be told that golf is a game built on tradition. So when rule changes were introduced, there was no doubt they were going to make waves - no matter what they were. Will they affect tournaments? Yes, and event owners need to be ready.

The announcement that Alterra Mountain Company would invest $181 million across multiple North American destinations might not have been a surprise originally. After all, upgrading facilities is key to remaining competitive. But many of those investments will benefit the off-season - and draw sports events in spring, summer and fall.

eSports won't be headed for the Olympic podium any time soon (at least not if Thomas Bach has his way), but they will feature prominently in another international multi-sport event. And organizers are promoting that, having just released the names of some games to be played.

Owners of events taking place outside the U.S. have been hearing the buzz about new documentation requirements that will take hold in 2021. The question, of course, is how and whether it will affect U.S. athletes, including minors. What kind of documentation is needed? Get the answers here.