Sports Reports

Baton Rouge is home to big plays and bigger hospitality

Full of hidden local gems and centrally located in Louisiana, Baton Rouge is the perfect city to explore the eclectic culture of this amazing state. Beyond the world-class venues, attending a sports tournament or event here is an immersion in the best of Louisiana’s flavors, personality, and …

How America’s top Nordic ski races combine competition and community

To get a clearer picture of Nordic skiing’s momentum, we’re taking a closer look at three standout events that embody the sport’s growth and spirit: the iconic American Birkebeiner in Wisconsin, the community-powered Tour of Anchorage in Alaska, and the scenic Ski to the Sun in Washington.

Sure Shot: Archery’s growing popularity creates new opportunities for sports event planners

When Katniss Everdeen used a bow as a survival tool in the popular Hunger Games book and movie series, it did more than capture the attention of readers and viewers. Along with other pop culture characters such as Marvel’s Hawkeye, DC Comics’ Green Arrow, and Legolas from Lord of the Rings, Everdeen helped propel the popularity of archery as a sport.

Our favorite baseball movies

With the World Series happening this month, baseball fans have no shortage of on-screen action to watch. But what do they do in between games or when the winner is finally crowned? Watch baseball movies, of course! From dramas to comedies, there are a lot of great choices to pick from. Here are some of our favorites. –The Editors

Top 10 tips for hosting a successful rowing regatta

For most people, the word “rowing” might bring to mind Ivy League rivalries, Olympic glory, or the recent George Clooney-directed film The Boys in the Boat. But for the communities that host regattas across the country, rowing is far more than a niche sport—it’s a growing opportunity for thousands of athletes, parents, and spectators to travel each year to race, cheer, and spend.

Hoop Dreams: How three-on-three tournaments are sparking big wins for small communities

The fast-paced, high-energy action of 3x3 basketball is taking the sport back to its streetball roots—half-court, one hoop, and nonstop sports entertainment. Played with just three players per side, the urban-style game moves at lightning speed, spotlighting individual skill, quick transitions, and the kind of intensity that keeps fans on their feet.

The Rise of Volleyball

How volleyball became a worldwide sensation—and a planner’s dream sport

How to Plan a Cornhole Tournament

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t played, or at least heard of, cornhole, and it’s been growing in popularity year over year. According to Frank Geers, founder of the American Cornhole Organization (ACO), roughly 50 million people in the U.S. are familiar with the game, 10 to 15 million have played it, and tens of thousands play it competitively.