How do you reverse a crime trend in a given area? One popular theory says you increase the number of people going through it, thereby making criminals uncomfortable. That is what some cities have done by putting in parks, rec centers and other venues. Here are some case studies from around the nation and how the strategy is working out.

We KNOW you have fields. Isn't it time you put them to good use to further elevate your profile as a sports destination? NIRSA, the non-profit organization that comprises and supports leaders in collegiate recreation, is seeking a host for its 2024 National Soccer Championships. Everything you need to know, including the RFP, can be found here.

If you've seen advertisements for opportunities for kids, when they come off the field of play, to unwind and have fun at local farms (including pumpkin patches and corn mazes), you might have thought it was a great idea but you might not have been aware that it is a growing sector of tourism. And youth sports can help spur its growth. Learn more here.

It was all the way back in the spring that the NFL announced that five international games would be played in 2023 (in Germany and England, for those keeping count). Now, Commissioner Roger Goodell is saying that more games abroad should be played in the future, although it did nix those reports that it would be moving into Australia as well.

It's only September and already, we're seeing communities beefing up security at high school games in the wake of incidents like shootings and brawls in the stands. Accordingly, NFHS is seeking ways to change the culture of sports events; however, they are hamstrung by a shortage of officials (which is unsurprising at best, all things considered).

The 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games are less than one year off, and Paris officials have high hopes for what is being billed as the first Olympics of the post-pandemic era. And despite ticketing problems (Want to attend the Opening Ceremonies? That'll be $2,900), the slogan for both the Summer Olympics and Paralympics is "Games Wide Open."