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Two club soccer events generated $12.2 million for Westfield, Indiana. Photo courtesy of U.S. Club Soccer

Soccer Events Kick In Benefits

In Indiana, there is no doubt that youth sports is big business. Westfield, Indiana, played host to two U.S. Club Soccer national championships in 2017, generating an estimated $12.2 million in direct economic impact to the city of 37,000 in suburban Indianapolis. Through 12 days in July, the town welcomed the NPL Finals, with teams […]

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USAPA-sanctioned tournaments continue to expand. Photograph: USAPA
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Pickleball Rallies Support

Say the word “pickleball” and people either get quizzical looks or immediately say, “I love pickleball!” Given the way the sport is growing, you’ll probably be hearing more of the latter. Pickleball—one of America’s 10 fastest-growing sports, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association—is currently played by about 3 million people on more than […]

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Downtown Tempe serves as the finish line for the annual Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. Photo courtesy of Tony Cottrell

Strong to the Finish

Big things are happening under the big skies of the Western United States. Las Vegas has new NHL and WNBA teams and will soon be home to the NFL’s Raiders. In Eugene, Oregon, the University of Oregon’s historic Hayward Field will be totally rebuilt to continue its legacy as hallowed ground for track and field. […]

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College World Series – June 16, 2018
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Data Dive

As NCAA sports have burgeoned into a billion-dollar business, the collegiate association has lagged behind other organizations when it comes to managing and distributing data and statistics. In a world where fans display a seemingly unending appetite for information, this can hamper growth. In May, the NCAA announced a bold foray into digital stats by […]

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Cycling Series Gears Up for Launch

American cyclists inspired by the Tour de France have a new race series to enter this year. ASD, a subsidiary of Asdeporte, recently announced the launch of Fondo Cycling Circuit USA, a series of six rides open to both recreational and competitive cyclists. At each location, participants can choose to ride either 30, 50 or […]

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Former professional tennis player James Blake has become a tournament director for the Miami Open. Photo courtesy of HooMe.com/MediaPunch/IPX

From Player to “Player”

In recent years, a significant number of professional tennis players have become tournament directors: Todd Martin (Dell Technologies Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island), Tommy Haas (BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California), James Blake (Miami Open) and, most recently, Feliciano Lopez, who will take over the Mutua Madrid Open in 2019. All […]

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Sloane Stephens was the winner of the 2017 U.S. Open Photograph: Andres Kudacki/AP Images

Serving Up Renovations

The U.S. Open Tennis Championships marks its 50th anniversary this year, and it is celebrating in style with the completion of a multiyear renovation of its home, the USTA Billie Jean King N­ational Tennis Center. The anniversary of the tournament coincides with the anniversary of the sport’s “open era.” Although tennis can trace its roots […]

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