Inside Events: The Donate Life Transplant Games of America
A multi-sport event with a philanthropic focus, the Donate Life Transplant Games are open to individuals who have undergone life-saving transplant sur...
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By the Numbers: The U.S. Open in Wisconsin
The U.S. Open takes place in Erin Hills, Wisconsin, this week. That’s a first for Wisconsin. And to Wisconsin, that’s the most impressive figure, but ...
Belmont Stakes Can Miss Out on Triple Crown History, But Still End up in the Winner’s Circle
With one big surge, a horse with a name born out of the Information Age has killed the chance of a Triple Crown for 2017. But don’t worry, New York; y...
Bacteria May Close Proposed Open-Water Swim Park Before It Ever Opens
River advocates want to create an open-water swimming area near Boston, but biology isn’t on their side. Frequent blooms of a dangerous bacteria are t...
Will Orlando Be the eSports Capital of the East Coast?
Orlando, first the home of Disney, has evolved into quite a sports destination. The latest to make the move southward: eSports, as the Call of Duty Wo...
Winter 2026 is Coming, Says Calgary, and they Want to Host
Winter is coming. Specifically, Winter 2026, when Calgary would like to host the Olympics. And according to a survey, nearly two-thirds of the 1,949 r...
United States Lifesaving Association's National Lifeguard Championships
The profile of the lifeguard job gets a big boost this summer, thanks to the Baywatch action/comedy movie. In reality, lifeguarding demands multi-spor...
Staying Golden: The 2017 National Senior Games by the Numbers
The National Senior Games move into Birmingham, Alabama, this weekend. In fact, the event is celebrating its 30th anniversary. And while that’s a pret...
IOC Official: L.A. and Paris Both Fit to Host 2024 Summer Olympics
And now there are two: Paris and Los Angeles, both vying to host the 2024 Summer Games. The IOC’s recent conclusion: it’s not going to be an easy choi...
If In-Flight Laptop Ban is Extended to More Destinations, Event Owners May Need to Make Special Plans
As airlines struggle to balance the need for security and its passengers’ need to stay connected, the laptop is looking more and more like a casualty ...