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ARTICLE May 01, 2024
A Swell in Interest Ahead of the Olympics
Since surfing started appearing in the Olympics (spurred by the IOC’s wish to attract a more youthful viewership to the Games), there has been an uptick in the amount of attention the sport is getting...
ARTICLE Apr 26, 2024
Pond Skimming, Wacky Costumes Mark Ski Resort End-of-Season Celebrations
And down the chute they come for the last time this year. In ski resorts, season-ending festivities are standard, even when those edge toward the weird. Skiing in costumes (and even swimsuits) and try...
ARTICLE Apr 11, 2024
Flag Football Expanding Nationwide as Next Emerging High School Sport for Girls
The year 2022 brought the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which played a significant role in opening doors for girls’ participation opportunities in sports. And while sports like basketball and volleyba...
ARTICLE Apr 11, 2024
Get your BID On: WBSC's International Baseball and Softball Events
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has unveiled a new events bidding calendar, outlining the top WBSC tournaments, providing opportunities for cities and organizers around the world to w...
ARTICLE Apr 02, 2024
Incorrectly Marked Court at March Madness Has Fans Crying Foul
To err might be human but WOW, is it embarrassing when millions of people find out about the error. And that was exactly what happened recently when five NCAA women’s basketball tournament games were ...
ARTICLE Mar 27, 2024
Wanted Dead or Alive (But Mostly Dead): Invasive Fish Species
Officials in Maryland, Arkansas, Washington and other states have placed bounties on invasive fish species. Of course, fighting the likes of carp, catfish and other fish that crowd out local species i...
ARTICLE Mar 27, 2024
Rising Star: Oregon Has World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary
We’ve all heard of wildlife sanctuaries but a dark sky sanctuary might be a new concept for more than a few people. Oregon recently grabbed headlines as the world’s largest international dark sky sanc...
ARTICLE Mar 14, 2024
With $1 Billion in Economic Impact on the Line, Cities Welcome ‘Ring of Fire’
If the emails aren’t hitting your inbox like asteroids, you need to check your Internet connection. The big celestial event, the total solar eclipse, is finally here and destinations have come up with...
ARTICLE Mar 14, 2024
Shipwreck Tourism Continues While Courts Decide if Titanic Project Can Go On
It was less than a year ago that a submersible headed for the wreck of the Titanic imploded, killing all five passengers who were on board. And already, another company is trying run a new expedition,...
ARTICLE Mar 14, 2024
Late Winter Bringing an Avalanche of Problems for Search and Rescue Personnel
Try to summit a mountain, encounter a snowstorm, realize you’re out of your depth and… then what? Those who value their skin generally call 911 (if they have service) and hope for a search and rescue ...