Will the Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Change Races on the Hometown Level?
It finally happened. One man ran a full marathon in less than two hours. No, it wasn’t a major marathon and yes, it was under controlled conditions. B...
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Could Sports Tourism Help Save the Preakness?
It’s moving. It’s staying. It’s being cancelled. The middle jewel in thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown has been the subject of much debate, as fans o...
The Food Fight is On in Dallas – What Does It Take to Be at the Table?
There’s a food fight going on and Dallas is in the teeth of it. The World Food Championships, the largest competition in food sport (yes, that's a thi...
National, World Titles on the Line in Wife Carrying and Outhouse Racing
You thought Wiffle ball championships were novel? That’s pretty tame when you realize there are titles on the line for wife carrying and outhouse raci...
IOC Announces Esports Event in Tokyo – But What Does It Really Mean?
Esports is coming to Tokyo in 2020. And you’ll never guess who the announcement came from: none other than the IOC. An international competition offer...
With a Severe Flu Season Predicted, Should Youth Sports Require Vaccines?
After a relatively mild flu season last year, health officials are predicting a backlash for 2020; in fact, one child has already died – and the curre...
Parks, Stadiums Banning E-Cigarettes as Vaping-Related Death Toll Grows
More people are becoming aware of the dangers posed by vaping, and with deaths mounting, the e-cigarettes are being outlawed in public areas, includin...
Can Concussions Really Lead to Erectile Dysfunction?
Former professional football players who experienced concussion symptoms are more likely to report low testosterone and erectile dysfunction, accordin...
Cancellation of PGA TOUR Event Shows the Need for a Game Plan for Protests
When the PGA TOUR cancelled its October tournament in Hong Kong because of concerns over players’ safety in the area, it sent a clear message to organ...
Surfing Riding the Olympic Wave
Surfing makes its debut at the 2020 Olympic Games and, being an iconic American sport, it is expected to be featured in summer 2028 when the Olympics ...