The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to extend a federal terrorism program for six years. Lawmakers failed to extend the program before it expired last year, and it was quickly reauthorized in a 93 to 4 vote.

In 2015 the NFL will ban fans ejected from one stadium from attending games in other cities.

All major sporting event organizers face great challenges in the development and enhancement of effective emergency management capabilities.

Now, new security protocols and a full year of planning and training guard the athletes, spectators and race course for the 2014 Boston Marathon. What did industry leaders take away from the incident?

The NFL is facing a lawsuit by two Minnesota law enforcement organizations challenging its authority to prohibit off-duty officers from bringing guns into stadiums.

Three people were stabbed during a late-night scuffle outside Denver’s football stadium after the Broncos lost 27-20 to the San Diego Chargers on Thursday night, according to a CNN report. One of the victims is in critical condition, and police have three people in custody. A fourth person may have been injured in the incident in the parking lot next to Sports Authority Field at Mile High. That person left without seeking treatment.

Steve Yarnell has been the VP of Jets Security for 16 years, directing security at the team complex, at all games and during all team camps.

Working to change their stadium's reputation as one of the rowdiest in the NFL, the Buffalo Bills are requesting an additional 128 officers on game days.

The San Francisco 49ers play the Baltimore Ravens this weekend in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII, and the city’s police force is counting on support from law enforcement agencies to help secure the sport’s biggest game. Like winning the big game itself, keeping the peace during the Super Bowl will be a team effort.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson is working with NCS4 and eVerifile to establish certification guides for safety and security in sporting venues.