April 19, 2024
About 38 million people in the U.S. participate in paddle sports each year, making it a prime choice for competitions. About 13.6 million of those are recreational kayakers, while canoeing draws 9.5 million; standup paddle boarding has 3.8 million participants; and sea and whitewater kayaking account for 5.3 million, according to the Outdoor Industry Association.
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February 17, 2024
Running is a physical activity that’s enjoyed in some form or another by approximately 50 million Americans each year, according to LiveStrong, and that’s translating to an increase in road race participation.
February 16, 2024
With more than three million cheerleaders in the United States., participating in youth rec, all-star, school cheer, and STUNT, cheerleading is one of the most popular activities around the globe, according to USA Cheer.
January 12, 2024
Horse racing, show jumping, and polo may be top of mind when it comes to some of the most popular equestrian sports, but dressage deserves a top spot thanks to its long and illustrious history.
January 10, 2024
As one of the fastest-growing sports among young people, disciplines such as skeet and trap shooting are finding a whole new generation of advocates.
December 18, 2023
I was taken by surprise recently when upon placing tennis rackets and balls in my car, a neighbor walking by and remarked: “Does anyone still play tennis anymore?”
November 20, 2023
While curling may not be the oldest sport, the game of stones still has a long history.
November 10, 2023
On a recent weekday, staff at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen swarmed over the arena preparing for the Humana Skate America event, set in late October.
November 6, 2023
Hockey draws thousands of spectators to college and professional games, even in areas where an outdoor ice rink is impossible.
October 12, 2023
Softball is a popular sport that’s enjoyed by millions of athletes each year, and the International Senior Softball Association (ISSA) brings a hard-hitting competitive experience of the game around the United States.
