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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.
Up for Bid: 2020 U.S. Disabled Open Golf Championships
The U.S. Disabled Golf Association is seeking bids to host the 2020 United States Disabled Open Golf Championships next May. RFPs are due Aug. 15.
Cricket Finds a Niche in the United States
National Cricket League CEO M. Maruf Alam discusses cricket's rise in the U.S., including a tournament he held in Milwaukee over July 4.
Big Fish: Jessica Mendoza Gets Reel With Us
Jessica Mendoza is a softball legend and a trailblazing commentator. Now she is hooked on fishing. The Team USA legend discusses it all with Connect Sports.
Joel Koester Is the Face of Chicago Southland
Joel Koester grows above and beyond the call of duty—including growing beards—to bring events to Chicago’s Southland.
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
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
Joel Koester Is the Face of Chicago Southland
Joel Koester grows above and beyond the call of duty—including growing beards—to bring events to Chicago’s Southland.
Venues
16 New Sports Venues to Know
Event planners and tournament organizers should take note of these 16 new sports venues.
Events
Hamm Camp Offers Memorable Experiences to Youth
Destination DC’s Lawrence Hamm and the American Experience Foundation offer kids eye-opening experiences through basketball camp partnership.
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.
Sports Biz
Symetra Tour Grows Through Partnerships With Communities
The Valley Forge Invitational serves as a perfect model for what the Syemtra Tour looks for in building an event in a community.
