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HITTING IT OUT OF THE PARK By Lisa Clifton In the cities of the Southwest, all of the rich cultures that have shaped this American region are proudly represented in a variety of ways. Visitors can explore sites that honor the heritage of Native Americans, enjoy meals that have been passed down by generations of Hispanic […]

Bowling Rolls Into New Venues By Greg Mellen Ever since Rip Van Winkle awoke to the “sound of crashing nine pins” in Washington Irving’s 1819 tale, bowling has been a popular part of the American sporting culture. And while the number of competitive league bowlers has declined in recent decades, the sport of bowling still […]

A FIGHT TO THE FINISH By Greg Echlin Until those who dictate the direction of college football—a mix of presidents, conference leaders and athletic directors—agreed last summer to implement a four-team playoff starting with the 2014 season, there had been a legion of fans and experts who felt that college football’s top level had yet […]

Major League Lacrosse has joined with Team 24/7 Lacrosse for the 2013 All-Star Game Youth Tournament. The event is a five-game tournament…

Mark Miles, who served as chairman of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, has been appointed CEO of Hulman & Company, the parent…

Julie Fabsik-Swarts has been named executive director of USA Synchro. Previously, Fabsik-Swarts served as the director of development and marketing for…

Michael Massik has been appointed CEO of USA Weightlifting. From 1996 to 2008, Massik was the executive director of USA Fencing. He spent the past…

Jim Estes has been named director of events for USA Track & Field. Estes has served as USATF’s associate director of marketing and long-distance running…

Dan Hanneke has been appointed executive director of the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas. Most recently, he served as vice-president and general manager of…