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OlympicRings

Want to Host the Olympics? Take a Vote

It took a long time – and plenty of embarrassing episodes – but the IOC is finally going to start requiring all cities to conduct a referendum if they...

More Women Than You Think Are Esports Enthusiasts

More Women Than You Think Are Esports Enthusiasts

Esports continues to grow and while it has often been seen as the demographic of teenage boys, a new study reveals there are more than one billion wom...

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International Swimming League Dives into Competitive Swimming Market

Four U.S. cities stand to benefit as the brand-new International Swimming League tests the waters this fall. The ISL, a professional sports league for...

The Most Frequently Reported Injury Among Youth Athletes? Concussions

The Most Frequently Reported Injury Among Youth Athletes? Concussions

What’s the most frequently reported injury among young athletes? It’s not blown-out ACLs or even broken bones. It’s concussions, unfortunately. A new ...

The Growth of Lacrosse

The Growth of Lacrosse

Lacrosse has ditched its niche status, becoming one of the fastest-growing team sports in America. From 2001 to 2017, total participation skyrocketed ...

Warm, Welcoming – and Winning

Warm, Welcoming – and Winning

With its mild, humid climate and famed welcoming southern hospitality, the Southeastern region is uniquely positioned to host athletes and their famil...

Keeping Pace

Keeping Pace

Recreational, competitive and endurance runners have no shortage of races to choose from these days, and plenty of settings to enjoy. From urban lands...

US Quidditch

US Quidditch

Quidditch, first made famous in the wizarding world of Harry Potter, continues its growth trajectory. Originally popular as a college club sport, it’s...

Ready to Fight

Ready to Fight

Combat sports offer both youth and adults a great way to interact in person, focus, gain self-discipline, reduce stress and stay fit. Even better news...

Call of Duty: Gamers Take on U.S. Army Boot Camp

Call of Duty: Gamers Take on U.S. Army Boot Camp

Esports continues to challenge the old stereotype of gamers as sedentary slobs who lack real-world involvement. In fact, its newest foray takes them f...