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Jason Gewirtz is the editor and publisher of SportsTravel. He has worked at the magazine in various roles since 2008, including as managing editor and editor. He is a former member of the Sports ETA board of directors.
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Larry Olmsted: How Fans Unite Communities and Make the Case for Why Sports Matter

There have been many books written about sports. But not many books have focused on the fans themselves. In his new book “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Understanding,” author Larry Olmsted details scientific studies that are proving the benefits of following sports not just on the health of the fans […]

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Division III Bowl Game Headed to Madison, Wisconsin

Two Division III college powerhouses will face off in a new bowl game in Madison, Wisconsin, this fall at the newly constructed Verona Area High School stadium — the first bowl game to be staged in the state. The Culver’s Isthmus Bowl on November 20, 2021, will feature schools from two Midwest football conferences: the […]

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Simone Biles and the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team arrive for the Tokyo Olympic Summer Games at Narita International Airport July 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Positive Tests Begin Testing Olympics Plan

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said last week there was “zero” risk of athletes passing on the virus to Japanese or other residents of the Olympic Village in Tokyo. And like many of the other proclamations by the IOC or Tokyo Olympic organizers registering a “just trust us” vibe, those declarations are being tested […]

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Hashtag Gaming Arena Adds Glytch Gaming Stations

Three years after Hashtag Gaming Arena opened its first community center for games and gaming culture, the flagship arena near Washington, D.C., has expanded into a new 8,000-square-foot venue that will now include Glytch Battle Stations for play. Glytch recently launched its first crowdfunding campaign for the product in partnership with Cornerstone and Alienware. Within […]

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As 2021 Olympics Near, the USOP Museum Looks to the Future

Years in the making, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum appeared to have it all when it opened last year. An inspiring and historical subject matter unlike any other museum in the country. A unique architecture that makes a statement on the skyline. A prime location in a growing part of downtown Colorado Springs. All […]

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Allyson Felix is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time, with seven gold medals and 11 total medals. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Team USA to Send 613 Athletes to Olympic Games

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee will send 613 athletes to represent Team USA at the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo. The team features 193 returning Olympians and 104 medalists, including 33 who have won multiple medals. “Team USA is ready. Our roster includes 613 remarkable athletes, one of our biggest teams ever, all […]

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Chris Kudera Hired to Lead TNT Sportsplex in Kingsport

TNT Sportsplex in Kingsport, Tennessee, has hired Chris Kudera as its general manager. Kudera will lead the complex, which is overseen by Sports Facilities Companies in partnership with the Tincher and Thomas families. Kudera has a master’s degree in sports administration from Arkansas State University and most recently worked as athletic director role in Jonesborough, […]

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