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Prior to Olympic Selection Time, Surfing Stirring the Waters

Prior to Olympic Selection Time, Surfing Stirring the Waters

Surfing, one potential sport in 2020, has in its favor a youthful vibe and the potential to bring in viewers. But one thing wasn’t in surfing’s favor:...

On the Move: Cities Struggle for Transport Solutions for Young Athletes

On the Move: Cities Struggle for Transport Solutions for Young Athletes

Many youth sports clubs are on the move a lot, something that costs money. Well-heeled groups might have their own buses, but most districts are force...

Traveling Near and Far to March Madness

Traveling Near and Far to March Madness

While people often share their whereabouts on social media, March Madness presents one of the best opportunities to do it. It’s a great way to disguis...

House to Vote on Contentious Aviation Legislation

House to Vote on Contentious Aviation Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives has begun debating a proposed piece of legislation, the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act....

New Central New York Raceway Park Reaches Out to NASCAR

New Central New York Raceway Park Reaches Out to NASCAR

While NASACAR fans look forward to a new season, New York State has been quietly developing a new facility outside of the Syracuse area that it hopes ...

Undead Breathing New Life into Running

Undead Breathing New Life into Running

Zombies are killing it. The Walking Dead arrived on TV in 2010. Zombie obstacle races appeared shortly thereafter. This year, Brooks has created a run...

Dubai Announces World’s First Future Sports Games

Dubai Announces World’s First Future Sports Games

What kind of sports does the future hold? Drone racing? Robot soccer? That’s the question being asked in advance of December of 2017, when the first W...

Wrestling with Problems, e-Sports Sets Goal of Global Expansion

Wrestling with Problems, e-Sports Sets Goal of Global Expansion

Today, ESPN. Tomorrow, the world, or at least the Pacific Rim. While e-sports continues its explosive growth, it lacks the ability to organize events,...

Will Religious Liberty Thwart Atlanta's Super Bowl?

Will Religious Liberty Thwart Atlanta's Super Bowl?

The passing of House Bill 757, the controversial “religious liberty” bill allowing for faith-based discrimination against gays, brought criticism from...

Jacksonville, Florida Ready to Heat Up Sports Tourism with …Curling?

Jacksonville, Florida Ready to Heat Up Sports Tourism with …Curling?

Jacksonville, Florida, long a hotbed for sports like golf, is trying something completely different: curling. It’s all part of the cities grand plan t...