Hurricane Harvey's impact on the Texas coast is still being measured. The death toll is the worst part, with homes and businesses also having been damaged or destroyed. One microcosm of the Texas economy is the sports industry; it, too, has been knocked down, but is staggering up again.

Three rivers flow through Columbia, South Carolina, helping the city earn its status among the top 10 paddlesports destinations in the country. One of those rivers - the 150-mile Broad River that runs north and south - has become renowned for its unobstructed surface, wooded protection from winds and year-round availability. And rowing teams are noticing. But so are other sports, including quidditch, roller derby, tennis, baseball, basketball and soccer. And with a variety of venues to suit events of any size and level, ColumbiaSC is making a name for itself across the leaderboard. Accommodations are plentiful and so are the opportunities for fun off the field and after hours. Get to know the city that offers more than you think.

Chester County's Brandywine Valley is just a short drive from the high energy, on-the-go mentality of downtown Philadelphia. And while those rolling green hills, rambling rivers, picturesque farmland and charming downtowns might give the first impression of a laid-back town, there's still a bit of sports excitement going on.

An event that was conceived among a group of friends to find out just who was the toughest athlete, the IRONMAN triathlon quickly developed a reputation as the multisport event that challenges elite-level athletes worldwide. Learn about the event’s history, its growth, its trends, initiatives and its plans for the future.

"I was thinking, 'These are the shots Venus usually takes in doubles. Where is Venus when you need her?'"

~ Serena Williams to reporters at last year's US Open, speaking about a missed shot during one of her singles matches.