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Russ Yurk Answers NCAA Bidding Questions
Russ Yurk, recently tapped to lead the NCAA site selection process, sheds light on how a college championship venue is chosen.
Help Pick the 2019 Sports Tourism Excellence Awards
Connect is pleased to announce the return of the Connect Sports Tourism Excellence Awards, presented by SportsNC. Nominations are due by June 1.
5 Minutes With USA Soccer Legend Julie Foudy
USA Soccer legend Julie Foudy talks to Connect Sports about the women's World Cup prospects, staying fit and the state of youth sports in this country.
Connect Sports to Host NCAA Symposium and Bid Cycle Event
Connect Sports will host an NCAA Championships Symposium and Bid Cycle event in Louisville, Kentucky, to help announce the next round of NCAA championship
Sarah Kirchberg Joins the MGM Events Team
Sarah Kirchberg will lead MGM’s continued push to bring in amateur events as part of her newly created position.
9 Sports Tourism Trends to Watch in 2019
Every year, we ask some of the brightest in the industry their thoughts and ideas for trends to watch in sports tourism. Here's what they see for 2019.
Industry Leaders
25 Things You Didn’t Know About Jeff Webb, Varsity Spirit Founder
Jeff Webb, founder of Varsity Spirit, a massive cheer and dance events company, shares some unknown facts about about himself in this interview.
Venues
16 New Sports Venues to Know
Event planners and tournament organizers should take note of these 16 new sports venues.
Events
4 Takeaways From the 2019 NASC Symposium
Here’s the lowdown from the 2019 NASC Symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Frisco, Texas, Hosts Innovative Conference USA Tournament
Visit Frisco earns rave reviews for rewriting the playbook on college basketball tournaments.
3 Takeaways From the Connect Sports Diversity Events Summit
The Connect Sports Diversity Events Summit was about raising the bar through sports. Here are our takeaways.
19 Sporting Events to Watch in 2019
The Super Bowl returns to Atlanta, but that’s hardly the only sporting event to watch for in 2019.
Inside a Major USA Triathlon Race
USA Triathlon’s Collegiate Club National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, highlights how successful teams on and off the course make for a premium
Dragon Boat World Championships Make North American Debut
Lake Lanier outside Atlanta hosts about 1,000 rowers for global dragon boat racing competition.
Visit Oakland Hosts U.S. Rowing Master National Championships
Oakland recently hosted the U.S. Rowing Master National Championships, a prestigious four-day event that attracted many of the country’s top rowers.
World Police and Fire Games Test First Responders
First responders must be ready to climb ladders and run down criminals. Those athletic skills come in handy during the World Police and Fire Games.
The Perfect Social Sport: Kubb
Kubb, a game for all ages, is taking hold int he more Scandinavian reaches of the upper Midwest.
Sports Biz
Partnerships Fuel New Sports and Entertainment Districts
Most vibrant sports and/or entertainment districts become a reality through a mix of private-sector capital and public contributions.
