By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Those who remember seeing baton twirling in parades or on football fields already know the sport combines the athleticism of rhythmic gymnastics with...   More>>

By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Already a football mecca (it’s the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame), Canton, Ohio, has a game changer ready to kick off. The area is expected...   More>>

By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The definition of the eternal optimist might be found in the owners of alternate football leagues. Cases in point this week: Mike Ditka and Dwayne...   More>>

By: Judy Leand

From wrestling and boxing to martial arts, combat sports are becoming increasingly popular across the U.S. A bright spot is the niche sport of...   More>>

By: Lauri Harris

The last year has brought a lot of changes to cheer and STUNT – most of them incredibly positive. From great statistics on athlete safety to...   More>>

By: Mary Helen Sprecher

First came the news that a few colleges here and there were dropping sports programs because of COVID-19-related shortfalls. Then a few became dozens...   More>>

By: Mary Helen Sprecher

If the coronavirus has been successful in shutting down a majority of sports, it’s clear that people are finding ways around it. The college...   More>>

By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Last year, the country learned of what became known as “the assault on hometown baseball,” or MLB’s proposal to cut 40 teams from the minors....   More>>

By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The FIFA World Cup in 2026 is further out than most sports commissions are looking at the moment, but they will have to wait to find out whether...   More>>

By: Michael Popke

Every state nationwide knows the struggle to keep refs in the game is real. But in some states, proposed laws that would give slap heavy penalties...   More>>