In the Line of Fire: How the Debate on Guns Impacts Sports and Events By Jason Gewirtz and Courtney Ray Since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the nation has been locked in a divisive debate over gun control laws, one that continues to play out in Washington, D.C., and […]
Continue ReadingAT&T Renews USOC Sponsorship
AT&T has renewed its sponsorship of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). AT&T will continue to serve as the official communications sponsor…
Continue ReadingSurvival of the Fittest Rules New Events By Greg Mellen While Americans continue to seek new ways to stay fit, they have increasingly turned to programs that offer a variety of creative options to help promote a healthy lifestyle. This, in turn, is leading to a boom in organizations such as CrossFit, which is con-tinuing […]
Continue ReadingThe Mountain West: Soaring Above Them All By Lisa Clifton The Mountain West states are known for their legendary winter venues, but sports-event planners will find opportunities year-round. The Rocky Mountain states charm visitors with their signature traits: wide-open spaces, wondrous mountains and, of course, legendary ski resorts. But unlike other ski destinations that are […]
Continue Reading2013 NFL Draft
Since 1936, when the NFL held its first player draft, more than 10,000 of the best college players in the country have been drafted. The original plan called for teams…
Home of Their Own By John Conroy The faithful arrived by the thousands that Sunday morning. Greeting them were some 6,000 shovels, their blue blades thrust in the waiting earth. Over the course of two minutes in the early hours of October 21, 2012, San Jose Earthquakes fans, team executives and local government officials used […]
Continue ReadingOklahoma City Renews Deal With SMG
The Oklahoma City Council has approved the renewal of the city’s agreement with SMG to continue managing the Cox Convention Center and…
Continue ReadingThere are few people as synonymous with their sport as Greg Louganis is to diving. The first diver to record a perfect 10 from all seven judges at an international meet, he also remains the only man to win gold medals in consecutive Olympics on the springboard and platform. Still, his career was full of challenges, including the 1988 Olympic Games, where he hit his head during a qualifying dive and later disclosed he was HIV positive. After years away from USA Diving, which won four medals. Now, he is the coach on ABC’s “Splash,” where he is teaching celebrities how to dive….
Continue ReadingNike Extends Deal with Amateur Softball Association
The Amateur Softball Association has announced that Nike has extended its contract as the exclusive apparel and footwear provider of the USA Softball…
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