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Real Madrid
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

One dead and dozens injured at Peru football stadium during pre-match event

One person died and dozens were injured at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, during a flag-waving event before a football match.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
11 hours ago

Olympic fans shocked by 'insane' hidden charge for LA28 tickets

LA28 ticket buyers face unexpected high service fees, reaching 24%, significantly increasing total costs for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

FIFA Fan Festivals In New Jersey: Different Parks, Different Risks, Same Security Expectations? - Above the Law

Successful events hinge on detailed planning, including site maps, barricade layouts, and medical staging areas. These elements are critical for safety and operational success.
Environment
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Donal Lynch: Chappell Roan's security, Sinead O'Connor's fire regulations and a crazy fan's guide to skittish stars

Sinéad O'Connor sat opposite me on the phone to her manager. 'Yeah tell them it's not going to be possible, fire regulations yada yada ...' This statement reflects her decision to prioritize her emotional well-being over the expectations of her fans.
Women
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Inside the Clippers' Wall: How 4,500 fans turn the Intuit Dome into chaos

The Intuit Dome features a unique design element called 'The Swell' that creates a challenging environment for opposing players.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 days ago

Live Review: Kanye Wades Through the Fog at SoFi Stadium

Ye's first U.S. show in five years featured impressive stage design but a lackluster performance that diminished even his best songs.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

March Madness fatigue: Why some office workers hate 'sportsball'

March Madness can create workplace exclusion and distraction, highlighting the need for inclusive team culture.
fromOver the Monster
4 days ago

Today on OTM: Did you forget how much of a grind baseball is?

The offense feels like it's been slumping for weeks, even though it's only four games. Baseball season is a grind, though, and nobody wins 162 games in a row.
Boston Red Sox
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Readers reply: American football takes for ever. In which other sports do you spend most of your time not playing the game?

Many sports involve significantly more downtime than actual gameplay, with activities like golf and sailing exemplifying this phenomenon.
MMA
fromKotaku
5 days ago

UFC Boss Dana White Tells Fans To Shut Up About AI Ads

Dana White confirmed UFC's use of AI-generated images and dismissed fan concerns, urging them to simply consume the product.
#nfl
New York Giants
fromNewsday
6 days ago

Tom Rock: John Mara remains stable force for Giants, even in uneasy times with health, Steve Tisch

The Giants have maintained stable ownership under the Mara family since 1925, contributing to their consistent presence in the NFL.
New York Giants
fromNewsday
6 days ago

Tom Rock: John Mara remains stable force for Giants, even in uneasy times with health, Steve Tisch

The Giants have maintained stable ownership under the Mara family since 1925, contributing to their consistent presence in the NFL.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
6 days ago

How Important is the 'Eye Test' When Online Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

The eye test in sports betting provides valuable insights that data may overlook, but bettors must be cautious of personal biases.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Healey announces kickoff of public safety initiative for 2026 World Cup

The friendly match in Foxborough will test Massachusetts' safety plan for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Artists are increasingly prioritizing fan safety during performances, reflecting heightened awareness after past tragedies.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Not everyone who avoids conflict is afraid of confrontation. Some people finally realized that the person across from them doesn't want resolution, they want an audience, and refusing to perform is the most confrontational thing you can do. - Silicon Canals

Silence can be a deliberate choice in conflict, not a sign of weakness or fear.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Tailgating at matches to become criminal offence

Entering football matches without tickets in England and Wales becomes a criminal offense with penalties including up to five-year banning orders and £1,000 fines, effective before the Carabao Cup final.
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

AI will power Fandom from spectator to co-star

Generative AI enables media companies to maintain constant fan engagement by scaling personalized content creation beyond traditional production limits, transforming passive consumers into active co-creators within brand-safe parameters.
Law
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Live Nation Executives Brag About "Robbing" Ticket Buyers in Slack DMs

Live Nation settled a DOJ antitrust lawsuit with requirements to cap exclusivity contracts at four years, limit ticketing fees to 15%, divest from 13 venues, and pay $300 million, while released Slack messages revealed executives joking about overcharging fans.
Online Community Development
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Event Technology Is Transforming Business Conferences and Networking

Event technology transforms business conferences from unstructured networking into data-driven, intentional environments that create meaningful connections and measurable outcomes.
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Live Nation Directors Mocked Customers in Explosive Just-Released Messages, Saying They're "Stupid" for Allowing Themselves to Be Gouged

Live Nation directors openly mocked customers as 'stupid' in internal messages while bragging about inflating fees and 'robbing them blind' through excessive ancillary charges.
New York Knicks
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

There's a Genius Way to Get Cheaper Tickets to the Events You Love. You Just Have to Be Willing to Think a Little ... Further.

Traveling to nearby cities to watch sporting events can significantly reduce ticket costs compared to purchasing at major urban venues.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'The world of football and sports is sort of the Disneyland of drinking'

Leigh Steinberg has worked for five decades as a sports agent, particularly in the NFL and most notably with franchise quarterbacks. He doesn't need to do celebrity name-dropping; the evidence is all around him. On his shelf is a picture of him with Barack Obama. There's one of him with Julia Roberts on the set of Ocean's Eleven.
Los Angeles Rams
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 weeks ago

World Cup Safety and Security Is About More than Just Crime

The 2026 World Cup requires seamless interagency coordination and next-generation technologies like drones and AI to manage unprecedented security risks across 11 cities.
#venue-safety
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sombr slams O2 Academy Brixton over safety concerns

Grammy-nominated singer Sombr criticized Brixton Academy's security after fans fainted during his concert, citing poor crowd management and safety concerns.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sombr slams O2 Academy Brixton over safety concerns

Grammy-nominated singer Sombr criticized Brixton Academy's security after fans fainted during his concert, citing poor crowd management and safety concerns.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charges after flares thrown in Europa League match

Two people have been charged after a series of incidents at Nottingham Forest's Europa League home tie against Turkish side Fenerbahce. Police arrested three people after the incidents, which included flares being thrown from the away end, which stopped the game in the first half.
Liverpool FC
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

No license yet for World Cup games as Foxborough asks for public safety funding up front

Foxborough officials demand upfront security funding commitment from Boston FIFA World Cup 2026 host committee before March 17 deadline to approve entertainment license for Gillette Stadium games.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Modern sports stadiums require robust connectivity infrastructure to support fans, broadcasters, emergency services, and operational needs simultaneously.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Dana White responds to concerns about politics affecting UFC fan base

Dana White openly supports Trump, actively campaigned for him in 2024, and will host a UFC event at the White House in June while advocating for authenticity across political differences.
#wembley-stadium-safety
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Everton fans left in the dark with need to find home comfort at new stadium

Everton's fixture schedule of predominantly weeknight matches at their new stadium is hindering fan adaptation and attendance, particularly affecting supporters from distant locations, children, and elderly fans.
#winter-olympics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Psychology Behind Why Business Conference Attendees Gravitate Towards Charging Stations

When power runs low, anxiety sets in. Psychologists often refer to this as battery anxiety, a stress response linked to the fear of losing access to information, contacts, or work tools. Attendees become less focused in sessions, check their devices more frequently, and start scanning the venue for somewhere to recharge.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Messi tackled by pitch invader in Inter Miami game

Messi, who was brought on as a half-time substitute, was wrestled to the turf by a spectator with two minutes remaining of normal time. Several fans had already invaded the pitch in order to get close to Messi, who was taking a selfie with one when another grabbed the former Barcelona playmaker around his waist.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The trick is not being so annoying that people hate you': is awards-show hosting the toughest gig out there?

Hence the attention that is paid to the annual announcement of the Baftas, Golden Globes and Oscars hosts; they are gigs that can flourish in the cultural memory, such as Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's multiple turns at the Golden Globes, or become infamous, such as Anne Hathaway and James Franco's double act at the Academy Awards in 2011, which saw them castigated as children and spectacularly unwatchable by the media.
Film
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

LA Galaxy v Charlotte FC: Vanney defends players amid packed schedule - Soccer News

I'm happy for the guys. I feel like we're trying to learn some things while we're playing games. Playing three games really quickly in Coachella, to then very quickly jumping on a plane and going to Panama, to coming back and quickly playing New York and quickly turning this game around.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

If You've Ever Hosted A *Dramatic* Sports "Watch Party," Tell Me Your Biggest Disaster

So it got me thinking about all the other people who host "watch parties" and invite friends over for a big game. So naturally, instead of wanting to talk about sports, I just want to hear about the drama surrounding your sports social gatherings. So tell me... Do any of you have a disasterous "watch party" story to share? Did someone try to propose during the halftime show and get rejected
Television
New York Mets
fromMbtn
2 months ago

That's the Ticket

The Mets delayed single-game ticket sales while reshaping their roster, adding Bo Bichette but still needing pitching and veteran leadership.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I got in a dispute at the concert and now I'm afraid to go back

Continue attending shows with friends' support, prioritize personal safety and community, and avoid trying to fix another person's aggression.
#stadium-operations
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Security Risks Around Super Bowl LX: What Security Leaders Should Be Watching

Super Bowl security faces elevated, interlocking cyber, physical, and influence-driven risks requiring heightened vigilance and integrated threat mitigation.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
1 month ago

Improving the fan experience is a major priority | TalkNats.com

Jason Sinnarajah prioritizes improving fan experience by listening directly to fans, staying late to engage season ticket holders, and supporting a positive team image.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What We Expect Athletes to Say Now

Federal immigration-enforcement violence and street tensions cast a heavy mood over Timberwolves games, affecting player focus, fan atmosphere, and prompting public protest.
Marketing tech
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How self-service kiosks are about to change football stadiums for food, beverage, and ticket sales - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Self-service kiosks streamline stadium concessions and ticketing, reducing queues and staff overhead while increasing sales and improving the fan experience.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
#sports-marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Social media marketing

An overflow of content won't solve the enshittification of sports marketing

fromDigiday
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Media Buying Briefing: Marketers are wary of civil unrest at this year's World Cup

fromThe Drum
2 months ago
Social media marketing

An overflow of content won't solve the enshittification of sports marketing

fromDigiday
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Media Buying Briefing: Marketers are wary of civil unrest at this year's World Cup

Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: This person didn't care that they were ruining the concert for me

Respect others' enjoyment in shared social settings by balancing personal behavior with creativity and direct communication to resolve conflicts.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston Herald
2 months ago

Bruins lick wounds after memorable Stadium Series game

Bruins' undisciplined penalty play cost them points despite strong play, leading to a costly loss and showing room for improvement before the Olympic break.
Digital life
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Coronavirus: what a time to be live

Instagram Live usage surged during Covid-19 as influencers favor authentic, raw, home-shot content to build meaningful audience connections.
Major League Baseball
fromDefector
2 months ago

Major League Baseball Is Determined To Rain On Its Own Parade | Defector

Baseball will soon trade congratulation for outrage as an anticipated owners' lockout over a salary cap overshadows Hall of Fame celebrations.
National Basketball Association
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Another NBA star gets filmed in a very vulnerable position in the post-game locker room... - Queerty

A cameraman captured Rudy Gobert partially undressed in the Timberwolves locker room, reigniting concerns about locker-room privacy and media access policies.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How sports leagues are vying for Gen Z and Gen Alpha's attention to build the next generation of fans

Gen Z and Gen Alpha consume sports digitally, show lower avid-fan rates, and require teams to adapt content packaging and distribution.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What watching the Super Bowl does to your health

For American football fans, the Super Bowl is the crescendo of the sporting calendar. Even if your team doesn't make the big night, watching the game is undeniably exciting, eliciting a combination of yelling, cursing, crying, drinking, praying, cheering andfor some lucky fansjubilation. That emotional roller-coaster is part of the fun, right? Well, not to rain on anyone's parade, but the science suggests that big sports events like the Super Bowl could carry some hidden health risks.
Health
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Ask the Pro: Race Directing, Increasing Water Capacity, and Race-Day Anxiety

Organizing trail races requires thoughtful course design, strong volunteer engagement, practical logistics, and preparation for runner needs and race-day anxiety.
fromMbtn
1 month ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
fromTalkNats.com
1 month ago

The on-line bullies in the sports talk world | TalkNats.com

You must be a TalkNats Subscriber to access this content. Subscribers have access to exclusive content on the TalkNats website and can engage in discussions with other Nats fans.
Washington Nationals
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Local H Fan Is Literally "Bound for the Floor" in Stage Dive Gone Wrong

Local H 's "Bound for the Floor" is one of great alt-rock songs of the '90s and undoubtedly the long-running band's most popular song. It's natural for concertgoers to get pretty amped when they hear those opening guitar chords kick in. As for one fan at a recent Local H gig in Kenosha, Wisconsin... they might have gotten a little too amped.
Music
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Don't underestimate the 'era of live', says Iris

"We found that in China, three out of four Gen Z said 'I'm not disconnected and actually if I was disconnected, I might as well have disappeared'. That's how important and real digital life is. This struck us is quite a profound insight, because our digital connection has basically been asynchronous, for the entirety of human existence so far. Suddenly we're hitting this point, which is now synchronous, so it's happening at the same speed as real life,"
Digital life
Miscellaneous
fromJezebel
2 months ago

ICE Goons Preparing to Stalk Both the Super Bowl and the Olympics

ICE plans to deploy agents to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and domestic events, prompting strong opposition from Italian officials and public authorities.
Television
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Everyone's Talking About 'Heated Rivalry'-Here's Why

Romantic media elicit oxytocin, foster empathy, and provide a healthy escape that increases emotional understanding, resilience, and widespread audience appeal.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Video: Fighter Bites Opponent's Ear, Attacked by Crowd After Exiting Cage

A Czech MMA bout erupted into chaos when a fighter bit his opponent's ear, prompting a crowd attack and images of the injured ear.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fact check: Fans canceling World Cup tickets over ICE fears?

The US promotes a welcoming message for the 2026 World Cup while enacting stricter immigration enforcement and facing unproven social media claims of mass ticket cancellations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball

Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio. The NFL teamed up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to pilot the game-enhancing experience 15 times during the regular-season during games hosted by the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings.
National Football League
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston police release Super Bowl safety plan, limiting traffic, parking, pedestrian access

Boston will enforce traffic, parking, and pedestrian restrictions around campuses and nightlife districts during Super Bowl LX, with increased patrols and cold-weather safety warnings.
#ice
fromBavarian Football Works
1 month ago

Which fanbase do you have an irrational dislike for?

In the Bundesliga, the obvious starting point is Borussia Dortmund. Their Yellow Wall is iconic, the atmosphere incredible, and the tradition undeniable. Yet the nonstop "underdog versus Bayern Munich" narrative can feel exhausting. You respect the passion, but the moral-victory energy after narrow losses? That can grate. Then there's Schalke 04. Even during seasons when Schalke aren't competing near the top, the anti-Bayern Munich sentiment never fades. Maybe it's regional pride, maybe it's history,
Soccer (FIFA)
US politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

NFL Says There Are 'No Planned' ICE Operations for Super Bowl LX

NFL chief security officer Cathy L. Lanier says ICE has no planned presence or enforcement operations scheduled around Super Bowl LX.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?

Safety for football fans at some European away matches is worsening, with poor organisation, aggressive policing and restrictive security measures causing dangerous and undignified situations.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inquiry launched after Chelsea fans complain about policing at end of Charlton game

Metropolitan Police commissioned an independent investigation after about 3,000 Chelsea supporters were held outside Charlton’s Valley without prior notice, causing unsafe conditions, confusion, and distress.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Change the game: How sports can drive social impact

Major 2026 sporting events create opportunities to expand youth sports access through local, affordable, and sustained community-driven programs and corporate partnerships.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
2 months ago

Tottenham increase security for club officials amid rising fan unrest

Tottenham increased security for senior officials at away matches amid fan unrest, protests demanding ownership and transfer changes, and confrontations involving players and executives.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Fan group 'concerned' by ICE raids before World Cup

At this stage, travelling fans are left with little to no information as to what will be allowed or not at Fifa venues, or what to expect from the police elsewhere in the country. There is no clarity as to what will be allowed in the stadiums, who will be deployed inside, which police forces will be working where.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Are football fans booing their team more?

With Tottenham having won just two of their past 17 league matches, Frank himself acknowledged he understood the frustration of fans in one of his final interviews. "I understand the frustration, I also understand the easiest thing is to point at me." Frank is not alone. Arne Slot and his players have had similar treatment at times this season, albeit from a much smaller number of the Liverpool faithful.
Soccer (FIFA)
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