When 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets went on sale, many U.S.-based fans no doubt felt penalty-kicked in the gut by the prices. While FIFA had originally claimed seats would cost as little as $60, fans found those were only for group-stage games, located in the upper-deck corners, and were scarce at best. Other tickets cost in the hundreds and thousands.

The RFP for the US Bowling Congress Women’s Championships (2031, 2034 and 2037) is here and it’s time for destinations to step up and take their shot at one of the world’s largest annual participatory sporting events for women, attracting between 4,000 and 6,000 four-player teams (16,000-24,500 participants) over a 70- to 90-day period.

Palm Beach County has a lot going on: soccer, golf, volleyball, even croquet and polo. And if you ask the Palm Beach County Sports Commission about that, they’ll talk not just about the county’s venues and weather and great attractions but about their mayor, Maria Marino, a former pro athlete who continues to be a driving force for good in the area.

With many programs for underserved populations experiencing cuts in recent months throughout the country, it’s refreshing to see new efforts at multiple levels expanding access to youth sports programming. Bonus: Some programs (hello, skiing and snowboarding!) can help kids try brand-new sports for the first time, and transportation is provided.

Children’s mental, physical and emotional health all worsen when they’re not regularly participating in youth sports. But there is a greater likelihood of those struggles among children with physical or intellectual disabilities, autism, ADHD, vision or hearing challenges and other conditions. Here’s how some communities are tackling the problem.

Here’s news you don’t see every day (and it is oh, so suited to Halloween on Friday): A list of the top 25 most haunted hotels. Best news: Many are in sports cities (for those who want to book a stay during a tournament). And when it comes to the stories? Ghoul, please. There are dozens. Learn about otherworldly activities, friendly phantoms and more.