Tag Archives: Editor’s Blog

Eclipse draws attention even during sports outings

An estimated 215 million Americans witnessed the solar eclipse last Monday, as it traced a path across some of the most populated parts of the country.

Unsurprisingly, this coincided with a number of sports events in different parts of the nation. Baseball games in particular seemed to be the best …

Nominate your pick for the Readers’ Choice Awards

Did any sports tourism professional or sports event really knock your socks off this year? Show your appreciation for deserving individuals, events, and venues by nominating them for a SportsEvents Readers’ Choice Award.

Every year SportsEvents aims to recognize the top readers’ choice the following categories:

All-star destination …

Another scandal rocks Michigan State University

Michigan State University (MSU) has suspended another one of its coaches due to allegations of sexual harassment. The college recently announced football head coach Mel Tucker has been the subject of an ongoing investigation since December.

USA Today reports this investigation stems from a complaint filed by …

Scorching Heat, Noon Games, and a Bunch of 12-Year-Olds

When the external temperature reaches the 90s or 100s, the heat index, especially in the southern regions of the United States, can reach 125 degrees easily. This creates an unsafe environment for outdoor activities as high external heat and a fast heartrate from sports exertion can be a fatal combination.

Do It for The Youth: Making Our Industry More Accessible

In recent years, there have been several reasons contributing to both the rise and fall of numbers in youth and amateur sports. This issue can be pinpointed to one thing: accessibility. Accessibility is becoming harder to manage in the age of social media and rising costs, but what can we do to change that?

An Inside Look at Why Athletes Are Quitting

This spring, I followed two athletes before their seasons began and after they ended. The results were astounding since both athletes had the same reasons for feeling the way they do towards their respective sports.

Happy New Year, Sports World!

Happy New Year, sports world! Even though I repeatedly am typing 2021…and have even typed 2020 on some word documents...we are finally on our way into 2022!