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 found to have been played on a court that had the three-point line marked incorrectly. A fan spotted the error first and now it's all over the news. Yikes.

This is the month when Earth Day arrives, bringing an extra focus on recycling and sustainability in sports. But how green is your event, really? A lot of mistakes, known as wishcycling, occur and cause problems down the line. Here's what can't be recycled no matter what people think (looking at YOU, red Solo cups) and how to raise awareness.

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 is an annual battle. But this year, the stakes seem to be higher. In fact, cash incentives are in play. Local watersheds can expect to see more anglers.

After years of complaining about an inadequate facility and threatening to move the Preakness Stakes elsewhere, the owners of Pimlico Race Course say they will donate the track to Maryland, allowing the government to take control of operations and fund improvements. But pundits are advising lawmakers to look this gift horse in its unprofitable mouth.

The championships for March Madness are almost here but hoops fans can take comfort in the news of a new men's tournament that will tip off on Thanksgiving weekend. It might have only a fraction of the number of Big Dance teams but with up to $2 million in NIL deals on the line, the Players Era tourney is already causing significant on-campus buzz.

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 sanctuary, defined as an area where the night sky is almost perfectly dark. What does it mean for travelers, and how can we expect Oregon to promote it?