We've had a lot of news that registers pretty high on the Richter Scale this week: Information coming out of FIFA about World Cup bidding requirements and the news about the five showcase sports for Los Angeles. But the biggest, breaking this week, was the IOC's announcement that it is exploring plans for the creation of Olympic Esports Games.

The problems between those who fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones) and those who own venues and sports events came into sharp focus when a man was charged after allegedly sending a drone over Ohio Stadium during the recent Ohio State-Maryland football game. But it's not the only place where countermeasures are being taken.

With a final vote by the IOC, we now know for sure that the LA 2028 Olympics will have five showcase sports: flag football, baseball/softball, cricket, lacrosse and squash. And that could mean some real boons for those sports in the USA in years to come, particularly for those sports still in the emerging stages: cricket, flag football and squash.

Got indoor facilities? (Of course you do.) Ready to host a sport that will garner spectators and media attention, plus bring in a lot of great athletes at the collegiate level? The NAIA is looking for a home for its Competitive Cheer and Dance National Championships. Everything you need to know in order to host can be found right here in this article.

After seeing a boom in the most recent winter sports season, operators of venues and events are bracing for a downturn. El Niño is poised to return in full force, having major implications for the North American ski season. With that in mind, the snow sports industry is taking a more active role in bringing awareness to, and combatting, climate change.

Here's good news for school-based archery and shooting sports and teams. New legislation requires the Department of Education to restore school districts' ability to use federal resources for school archery, gun safety and hunter education programs. But as you might have guessed, not everyone is happy with the change, and there's a lot being said.