Beer mile races. They're not just for St. Patrick's Day anymore. And, in fact, some runners have made it a point to train for these. The premise, which involves the dubious combination of speed running and speed drinking, is simple. Make a lap around a track, and with each lap, drink a beer. The fastest time wins. Think we're kidding? Think again.

Women now account for 37 percent of anglers in the U.S., the highest level on record according to research presented by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and the Outdoor Foundation. In fact, female anglers spend billions of dollars each year, creating tens of billions in economic impact. Are event owners engaging this population?

Here's a great way to get a jump start on the new year. USA Hockey has been selected to host the 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championship and is inviting all interested communities to bid on this marquee event. Bids are due to USA Hockey on January 20, 2023 so there's no time to lose. Everything you need is right here.

Back in 2021, the training facilities for women's basketball during March Madness made headlines - and not in a good way, when it was revealed that the men had a full weight and fitness room while the women had a rack of dumbbells. This year, at the Las Vegas Invitational, women played in a hotel ballroom - and were asked to bring their own towels.

Football and other traditional sports aren't the only activities generating excitement on college and university campuses this year. Esports arenas on campuses nationwide celebrated grand openings, further confirmation that today's institutions of higher education are helping train tomorrow's esports professionals. Here are three major venues.

Race directors have long been aware of the Six Star Journey - the quest for dedicated marathon runners to complete all six major world marathons: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York. In 2023, up to 2,000 places across all six Abbott World Marathon Majors will be made available for members of AbbottWMM.com. Here's how to tie in.