Water polo keeps winning the growth game. Following its successful introduction of a kid-friendly version of the sport, it has shown epic gains at the collegiate level, and just announced a national championship for D-III schools. And that can mean more attention to the sport - and its events.

In early 2019, Baltimore was feeling the angst over the possibility that the Preakness Stakes might move from its longtime home, Pimlico Race Course, and never return. At issue: the more than $400 million price of renovating the track. Find out the latest on the iconic race here.

With the announcement of the four showcase sports for Paris 2024 (climbing, surfing, skateboarding and breakdancing), some sports, like baseball, softball and karate, were left on the sidelines. Here's a rundown of the sports that didn't get in (and why) and what their chances area for future Games.

St. Patrick's Day lands on Selection Sunday this year. But since traditional activities often include green beer, green beads and drinking enough of one to engage in inadvisable activities to obtain the other, the question arises as to whether anyone actually wants to think sports. Rest assured, they do.

"Buy me some kale chips and dried fruit snacks...?" Nope, sorry, it just doesn't have the same ring. Dunkin' Donuts Park (home of the MiLB Hartford Yard Goats) will no longer serve peanuts at the old ball game, making the two-year-old stadium the first peanut-free sports venue in the country.

The last time this happened to a multi-sport event, it was called 'the worst snub in Olympic history.' Depending on who you ask, though, this might be a blessing in disguise. The 2019 World Urban Games, awarded to Los Angeles last November, have been switched to Budapest, Hungary.