Pickleball and tennis strike a competitive balance
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?”
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Curling sweeps the United States off its feet
November 20, 2023
While curling may not be the oldest sport, the game of stones still has a long history.
Skating the edge: Venues prep for high-stakes figure skating events
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.
College hockey grows on the NHL’s success
November 6, 2023
Hockey draws thousands of spectators to college and professional games, even in areas where an outdoor ice rink is impossible.
Senior softball athletes step up to the plate with ISSA
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.
Baseball aims to the bring the next generation up to bat
October 12, 2023
It’s the stuff of dreams. The crack of the bat. Roar of the crowd. The smell of freshly mowed grass. A billow of dust with a slide into third base. The exuberance crowd cheering for a perfect double play.
Muscle memory: Brain game competitions spark genius in the USA
September 20, 2023
Not all strenuous competitions are purely physical. Indeed, some focus on flexing another sort of muscle: the mind. These sports, known as brain game competitions, put the mental prowess of their participants to the test.
EN GARDE!: Sharp athletes keep fencing on the cutting edge
September 14, 2023
Once the elite “Sport of Kings,” fencing now draws a diverse selection of athletes crossing swords in city recreation centers and high school gyms.
100 years old and going strong: Water skiing continues to attract thrill seekers
August 23, 2023
The genesis of water skiing began with the simple story of trying to keep a winter activity going longer.
Taking it higher and higher: Adrenaline-fueled competition in sports climbing
August 21, 2023
Rock climbing might seem like a tall order, but it’s far more accessible than one might think.
