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Women's wrestling on Wednesday took a big step toward becoming the 91st NCAA championship sport, with its projected first NCAA championship occurring in winter 2026.

Women’s Wrestling Moves Toward NCAA Championship Status, Projected for Winter 2026

News Feb 07, 2024

Women's wrestling on Wednesday (National Girls and Women in Sports Day) will become the 91st NCAA...

Preakness Stakes to be moved temporarily during Pimlico reconstruction

And They’re Off and Renovating: Pimlico Could Give Up Preakness Temporarily

Article Jan 18, 2024 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The Belmont Stakes are moving because of renovations; are the Preakness Stakes next? Maybe. A new re...

Can Safety Data Make 2024 the Year for Synthetic Surfaces in Horse Racing?

Article Jan 07, 2024 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The issue of synthetic surfaces for sports is an area of continuing study. The question of whether n...

The Wildwoods, NJ | Photo Courtesy of Wildwoods Convention Center

North by Northeast

Article Jan 05, 2024 | By: Michael Popke

Indoors or out, the Northeast offers a land of opportunity for sports event organizers. Here are sev...

Winter Equestrian Festival Spurred $352 Million in Economic Impact for Palm Beach County and Supported Over 3,300 Jobs

News Jan 04, 2024

The world’s largest and longest-running horse show returns to The Palm Beaches on January 3, 2024

Browsing New Sites, From the Comfort of Your Own Office

Article Jan 03, 2024 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

While it is really more aimed at leisure travelers, the promo that starts out with, “Wanna Get Away?...

Is the Belmont Stakes Still the Belmont Stakes if it’s Not at Belmont Park?

Is It Still the Belmont Stakes If It’s Not at Belmont Park?

Article Dec 11, 2023 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Is the Belmont Stakes still the Belmont Stakes if it’s not at Belmont Park? (Probably, since the win...

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.275 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sports Facilities

News Nov 29, 2023

The awards come through the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative, a partnership of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).

U.S. Polo Assn. Extends Global Partnership with the Federation of International Polo (FIP)

News Nov 06, 2023

Global, Sport-Inspired Brand to Again Serve as Official Apparel Partner for FIP’s Top Events

Celebrating the History and Majesty of the Horse

Destination Spotlights Nov 01, 2023

Set on 1,200 acres of that legendary Kentucky bluegrass in the “Horse Capital of the World,” the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington is one of a kind: a working horse farm, an educational theme park and ...