World Cup Kept Office Workers From Working

Sep 30, 2010

Fourteen percent of Americans recently surveyed said they or a friend broke work rules to watch soccer's World Cup between June 11 and July 15, according to ESPN and the World Cup.

NCAA Reports Record Participation Numbers in 2024-25

September 15, 2025

Design Glute Zones to Drive Membership and Results

Design Glute Zones to Drive Membership and Results

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Daily Digs: UAB Approves Design for $14.6M Arena Renovation, Youth Sports Group Building Multi-Use Facility, and More!

Now Open: 2026 Aquatic Design Portfolio Submissions

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High School Football Game Cut Short After Quarterback Taken Away in Ambulance

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NCAA Reports Record Participation Numbers in 2024-25

The number of student-athletes participating in NCAA championship sports in 2024-25 climbed to 554,298, an all-time high, according to the latest data...

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Why Sprung's Athletic Facilities Are in a League of Their Own

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The cost and timelines associated with conventional concrete, tilt-up and steel buildings are excessive, and that’s where we come in. Sprung structures are particularly popular for housing gymnasiums, swimming pools, ice rinks and pickleball courts.

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Daily Digs: UAB Approves Design for $14.6M Arena Renovation, Youth Sports Group Building Multi-Use Facility, and More!

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has approved the school's proposed architectural design for a $14.6 million renovation of Bartow Arena.

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Now Open: 2026 Aquatic Design Portfolio Submissions

The next generation of aquatic facility innovation, architecture and design comes to life in print and online this January/February in Athletic Business for our 12th Annual Aquatic Design Portfolio.

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High School Football Game Cut Short After Quarterback Taken Away in Ambulance

A high school football game in Edinburg, Texas, was canceled in the third quarter after Golden Eagles junior quarterback...

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Daily Digs: Boise State's $300M Master Plan, UVA's Olympic Sports Center, and More!

Boise State Athletics has announced plans for a $300 million, multi-phase initiative called the Athletics Master Village, designed to transform the university’s athletic footprint and enhance every aspect of the student-athlete and fan experience.

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Game Changers: USTA's Megan Rose Shares Takeaways from 'Women in Coaching' Summit

Megan Rose recently answered questions for Athletic Business related to gender equality in the coaching profession and her biggest takeaways from the summit.

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Roof Design Moves Create Memorable, Functional Spaces for Dartmouth Boathouse Expansion

At its most basic, a building roof protects all that lies underneath it. Thanks to a couple simple design moves, the roof covering an addition to the Dartmouth College rowing program’s renovated boathouse pulls multi-duty.

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Texas High School Football Game Canceled Due to Social Media Threat

Exercising an "abundance of caution," Luling (Texas) High School canceled its game against Burbank High School from San Antonio Thursday after becoming aware of a threatening social media post.

Ohio High School Cancels Football Season Amid Hazing Investigation

Ursuline High School in Youngstown, Ohio, has canceled the remainder of its football season following serious allegations of player misconduct and subsequent staff changes, according to a letter sent to parents and students.

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AB Today Replay - Week of September 8

Test your knowledge of this week's top stories from AB Today with five quick multiple-choice questions.

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Fundraising Friday: Southern Illinois Announces Two Seven-Figure Gifts for Women's Sports

Southern Illinois University in Carbondale has secured commitments totaling $7.5 million toward women's athletics. The announcements from the athletic department came three days apart this week. The first, which is part of an anonymous donor's estate plan, earmarks $4 million scholarships for all female student-athletes and another $500,000 for improvements to the Saluki Softball Stadium. The second directs $3 million to the Saluki women's basketball program from Craig Englert, a diehard fan of the program.

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Washington State Adopts Walk-Around Alcohol Policy on Game Days

The school said the initiative is designed to enhance the fan experience while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and responsible...

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