It was not a good look at the U.S. Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta when three leaders in the women's race who were following two lead vehicles and a camera crew kept following them when the vehicles made a wrong turn. The fallout was immediate but race organizers successfully controlled the narrative, providing a life lesson for all event owners.

Bowfishing tournaments are emerging as a top weapon in the fight against invasive aquatic species nationwide, with species like carp and snakehead squarely in the crosshairs of competitive anglers. At the same time, however, the fishing industry suffers from a lack of regulation around bowfishing, which is hurting the environment. Here’s more.

Coastal destinations should be aware of a great opportunity. World Sailing is looking for bidders interested in hosting the 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships, the primary Olympic qualification event for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. The organization is open to having several destinations divide hosting duties, allowing for cooperative ventures.

Times were, country clubs were the bastion of golf, with swimming pools and the occasional tennis courts thrown in to create incentives for family, rather than just individual, memberships. These days, clubs are diversifying their revenue stream with racquet sports, simulators and other facilities — and they’re hosting events as a result. Here’s more.

One of the (very many) feel-good stories to come out of the recent Winter Olympics was Team USA’s first-ever medal in mixed doubles curling, which included the storyline of the oldest-ever American woman to medal in any Olympic curling event. Now, curling clubs nationwide are reaping the rewards: an influx of individuals interested in trying the sport.

Soccer is, of course, one of the most popular sports in the world. And with North America set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June and July, the sport is looking to get a continued boost in the U.S., particularly at the youth level. Expect interest and participation to continue to grow, as many venues across the country are already experiencing.