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The State of Softball in the United States

What is the state of softball like? Slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball are pushing for growth, but some issues could deter that.

Sports ETA President Sees Bright Future

John David and Sports ETA are helping rights holders overcome challenges SPG Prior to coming on board as the new president and CEO of Sports ETA, you spent 25 years at BMX, which is commendable. What do you think about your experience that has best prepared you...

Pushing Back Ageism: How the National Senior Games Plays a Critical Role

By creating legitimate competitions, the National Senior Games Association improves senior health and awareness As many professional athletes begin to wind down their careers around the age of 30, depending on the sport, of course, this often contributes to biases...

CCM World Invite Chicago Takes Youth Hockey by Storm

The 2023 CCM World Invite Chicago put on an impressive display of elite boys hockey talent and superior event hosting like no other.

Things To Do in Virginia

Virginia offers a vibrant historical scene that will entice your whole family By Aria Wozniak When the competitions have ended and your family is looking for post-game entertainment, few states can rival Virginia when it comes to historical attractions and natural...

The Kings and Queens of Esports Games and Venues

Competitive gaming is on the rise. SPG takes a glimpse at the best-of-the-best when it comes to competitive esports games and venues.

The Evolution of Esports

Discover the humble origins esports: which became an official Olympic sport and has events being compared to major pro sports tournaments.

Establishing a Future for Esports

Diving into the past and present to provide a glimpse into the future By Christopher D. Silbernagel Esports has received plenty of criticism over the years, particularly that it’s an unsustainable, niche market and that it—just as with gaming in general—leaves...

University Esports are Taking Off

Dedicated facilities and programs help push the esports industry forward Collegiate sports and sports clubs have been an integral part of building cognitive skills and sportsmanship. Esports not only foster the same types of growth but also creativity, communication...

Nike Champ Camp is Set to Elevate Young Athletes in DuPage County

Chicago-based startup Plasia preps elite coaching and education for middle school and high school-level athletics camp experience Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois is set to host Nike Champ Camp, the first-ever flagship event spearheaded by Plasia. Taking...

Lacrosse’s Surge in Popularity is No Surprise

Prior to 2020, lacrosse was enjoying a meteoric rise across North America. Not only was it one of the fastest-growing sports among youths and high schoolers, the NCAA declared lacrosse to be the fastest-growing collegiate sport as well.