Religious Freedom Restoration Act
After the passage of Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act was met with strong opposition and criticism, Indiana Governor Mike Pence…
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Neither snow nor sleet nor freezing rain in upstate South Carolina could stop the 2015 Geico Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro from being a success. The event, considered the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing,” was held on Lake Hartwell in Anderson and at venues in nearby Greenville in February. “We had an unbelievable event,” said Michael Mulone…
Aquatic Sports Score New Look for Events By Greg Mellen Aquatics events are enjoying a rise in popularity, something expected to increase in the run-up to the 2016 Olympic Summer Games. From diving and water polo to synchronized swimming and traditional swimming, participants of all ages are eagerly joining a category of sports that is […]
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Downtown Buffalo’s new HarborCenter secured its street cred as a hockey destination with a successful run hosting the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Women’s World Championship in January. And the event may have bolstered…
March Madness Raises the Bar By Greg Echlin Last year at the NCAA Men’s Final Four, the oft-used phrase “Everything’s bigger in Texas” rang true, just as the North Texas Local Organizing Committee wanted it. The combined attendance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for both the semifinals and the championship game—158,682—set a record. Getting everything […]
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Pop Warner Championships
Sunny weather and a surprise visit from an NFL legend contributed to a perfect week for Pop Warner. The youth organization held its Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championships December 6–13 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida—the 12th straight year…
Rugby Running Into a New Era By Lisa Clifton During the 1920 Olympic Summer Games in Antwerp, Belgium, the United States rugby team defeated France 8-0 to win the gold medal. Four years later, the American team celebrated another Olympic gold following a rematch in Paris that ended in a 17–3 score. The momentum and […]
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USA BMX Grand Nationals
Its organizers call it “The Greatest Race on Earth,” and, hyperbole notwithstanding, there were plenty of happy faces after the latest staging of the USA BMX Grand Nationals, held over Thanksgiving weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Organizers and the city officials said they were pleased with several new additions to this year’s event, including pyrotechnics. “We had an absolutely great event,” said John David…
Racket Sports Serve Up A New Approach By Greg Mellen For about as long as humans have been able to string rackets or shape paddles, they have used them to create games. In Western civilization, the first racket sports were derived from handball, which was played by monks in about the 12th century. Today […]
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Congress has approved the reauthorization of Brand USA through 2020. The reauthorization bill, which was included in the omnibus spending package…
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