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A Preview of 2020 Olympic Sports Events to Watch

By Sherri Middleton, Executive Editor

Competition is heating up as Team USA prepares for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo July 24 and what better time to see some of the country’s Olympic hopefuls than now.

 The road to Tokyo is now in full swing and several events have already …

Visit Snohomish County, Where Victory Is Yours!

Welcome to PNW Sports! Snohomish County, Washington, where dedication to your successful event is our badge of honor.

Located in northwest Washington State, nestled between the sparkling blue waters of Puget Sound and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains. Snohomish County begins 15 miles …

Kobe Bryant: Igniting the Imagination of Young Athletes

by Kobe Bryant As a father of young girls in sports, a coach, and a former professional athlete, I’ve come to understand that one of the best ways to teach my daughters how to navigate society and accomplish their goals is to ignite their creative imaginations through something they cared about – sports.

Another Successful S.P.O.R.T.S. The Relationship Conference

We just wrapped another amazing S.P.O.R.T.S. The Relationship Conference. More than 300 rights holders, suppliers and vendors attended the conference participating in more than 4,000 appointments in our unique 3:1 ratio event, Sept. 10-12.

Fort Wayne Draws Athletes From Around the World

Earlier this year I requested some information about Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities for an article is was writing on adaptive sports. Visit Fort Wayne, the Fort Wayne/Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau followed up with the information and then asked if I was interested in visiting Fort Wayne, Ind., for a site visit of its sports facilities and city. I jumped at the chance to see Fort Wayne for the first time.

Our Family is Expanding!

By Sherri Middleton

We have some exciting news to share. SportsEvents Media Group is expanding. SportsEvents Magazine and S.P.O.R.T.S. The Relationship conference joined Kenilworth Media, Inc. of Richmond Hill, Ontario. Kenilworth is a full-service media company with brands in a diverse cross-section of some of North America’s leading sectors of …

Overview of the NASC Symposium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Big news from this year’s symposium was the announcement of a new branding initiative that changes the name from NASC to SportsETA (Sports Events & Tourism Association) in a change designed to represent a more inclusive organization to lead the sports and event tourism industry and its members.

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala.: A Sports-Lovers Paradise

I recently spent the day exploring my hometown. This adventure was the result of many conversations with the local tourism board and the sports commission about how we, in the industry, travel near and far but often neglect the note-worthy places in our own backyard.