America has long been a powerhouse in baseball, including on the international level. But there is a discipline of the game where the USA ranks near the bottom (nope, not a typo) on the global scale: Baseball5, the urban version of the sport with no bats and no gloves, and the one ready to make its debut at the Youth Olympic Games.

Illinois, what is it with you? Three new sports facilities have been announced in the state and they couldn’t be more different. The Springfield Clinic Dome, part of a new sports park, is the world’s largest air-supported youth sports venue. Megalodome Golf will have indoor golf, while an investor plans to turn a closed college into a tournament venue.

A new survey of nearly 3,500 coaches across 66 sports delivers a mixed bag of news. The good: 92 percent of all coaches say their experience has had a positive impact on their lives. Unfortunately, nearly half of responding coaches said they’ve been the target of verbal harassment or abuse; the most common source of the mistreatment was (sigh) parents.

When funding for Homeland Security expired, it sent ripples throughout the air travel sector, including longer waits at checkpoints leading to missed or delayed flights. Travel industry groups are pleading for an end to the problem, which comes as spring break starts and tournament travel ramps up. Here is what to tell participants in tournaments.

With the Winter Olympics in the rear-view, it’s time for sports like ice skating, curling, skiing, snowboarding, hockey and more to reap the rewards. Multiple destinations are ready to host the events that are about to see a boost in participation, particularly at the beginner level. These cities are giving a warm welcome to cold-weather athletes.

World Athletics has announced it is accepting bids on its Road Running Championships for 2028 and 2029, as well as its 2029 Cross Country Championships. Deadline for submission of pre-qualification forms for all events is April 3, 2026. These championships are a valuable opportunity to showcase a destination and all it has to offer. Learn more here.