A lot of time has been spent discussing how many advances have been made in designing sports venues to accommodate those with physical and developmental challenges. In one area, though, work is still needed: accommodating athletes with color-blindness (also known as color vision deficiency, or CVD). How are sports (and venues) trying to help?

Powerful and innovative. Those are two words that we have long associated with this industry. And in previous years, we have learned two more: Determined and resourceful. It takes all four of these qualities to bring events to life. This year's honorees, our 2023 Champions in Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, have lived up to all those superlatives.

How many times have you seen paper cups and wrappers littering the sidewalk near a water stop during a running event? Those days may be numbered, as more and more events begin embracing compostable cups and eco-friendly clothing, in an effort to be more sustainable. Here is the news on these and other measures being adopted.

The NFL sees London. The NFL sees France. The NFL sees... Mexico, Spain, Brazil and everything else, apparently, as it searches for world domination. The league is reportedly eyeing more destinations in Europe for games in future seasons, and there does not seem to be a slowdown in sight. Here's what officials are saying about plans for 2024 and beyond.

Each year USA BMX hosts National Series Events at roughly 30 of more than 300 local clubs and venue partners. This is your chance to throw your hat in the ring to host one of these events. Don't have a track (yet?) USA BMX can help you with that as well. All you need to know is right here in this article. Get started now. Deadline is January 1, 2024.

After three years of lifeguard shortages, cities are getting downright creative to keep their aquatic facilities open and their programs afloat. Some of the strategies from around the USA (yes, they are underway now, when many people are focused on the winter holidays) include training adults after they learn to swim and increasing pay exponentially.