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Enthusiasm Reigns in the Great Lakes By Jennifer Lee At destinations large and small, the Great Lakes region offers sports-event organizers the chance to stage their events in front of packed crowds. Teams and athletes that visit the Great Lakes region can count on exceptional facilities, original attractions and local support, which is why so many organizers […]

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Raising the Bar By John Conroy Despite marquee events, world-class athletes and a star turn every four years at the Olympic Summer Games, track and field in the United States has struggled to find ways to compete for attention against more mainstream sports. Recently, though, the sport has seen major developments—among them, significant international events […]

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Leigh Steinberg

Leigh Steinberg

There was a time when it seemed every top pick in the NFL draft was represented by Leigh Steinberg. And that wasn’t too far from the truth. At the height of his career through the 1990s, Steinberg represented eight first picks and several dozen first-rounders. When Cameron Crowe was doing research for “Jerry Maguire,” it was Steinberg he followed around to study. But Steinberg’s career faced a serious setback after a public battle with alcohol that cost him his agent certification. Sober for six years and having regained his certificate, he now represents University of Memphis star Paxton Lynch in the 2016 draft. He also has formed Steinberg Ventures to raise money for products that can prevent concussions, an issue on which he has advocated for years. In this interview with SportsTravel’s Jason Gewirtz, Steinberg discusses the impact of concussions, making “Jerry Maguire”

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Independence Day in Peoria

Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois, is quickly becoming a mecca for sporting events.  With a number of state of the art facilities, Peoria can play home to all types of event of all sizes, making it one of the top sports destinations in the country. Peoria’s newest complex, The Louisville Slugger Sports Complex, will be one of the […]

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