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Geico Bassmaster Classic
Neither snow nor sleet nor freezing rain in upstate South Carolina could stop the 2015 Geico Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro from being a success. The event, considered the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing,” was held on Lake Hartwell in Anderson and at venues in nearby Greenville in February. “We had an unbelievable event,” said Michael Mulone

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Aquatic Sports Score New Look for Events By Greg Mellen Aquatics events are enjoying a rise in popularity, something expected to increase in the run-up to the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. From diving and water polo to synchronized swimming and traditional swimming, participants of all ages are eagerly joining a category of sports that is […]

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A Dramatic Backdrop For Any Event By John Vivirito The Mountain West region is one of the country’s most diverse, with ideal terrain for athletic endeavors. Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming are home to some of the country’s highest mountain peaks, undulating plains and high deserts, and these states’ destinations have used their natural […]

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Major Undertaking By Vanessa Hughes The four major men’s tournaments in golf all take different approaches to event management with the common goal of setting high standards. For professional golfers, the four major championships played at renowned courses across the globe are the marquee events on the PGA Tour schedule. Each of the events—the Masters, […]

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March Madness Raises the Bar By Greg Echlin Last year at the NCAA Men’s Final Four, the oft-used phrase “Everything’s bigger in Texas” rang true, just as the North Texas Local Organizing Committee wanted it. The combined attendance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for both the semifinals and the championship game—158,682—set a record. Getting everything […]

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Great Events in the Great Lakes By Rachel Carter In the Great Lakes region, people love organized sports as much as they love outdoor adventure. Hockey games happen in packed arenas or on frozen ponds. Cyclo-cross racers plow through muddy courses and triathletes run through urban cityscapes. From softball and soccer to bird-watching and bicycling, […]

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Training Ground By John Conroy Welcoming sun and the crack of ash on cowhide will again beckon millions of baseball fans to cozy stadiums in Arizona and Florida for six weeks beginning March 1. Spring training’s blend of baseball and sunny, warm climes attract millions of visitors for games, recreational activities and cultural events, pumping […]

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