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How Tech is Changing the Way We Experience the U. S. Open

June 20, 2026

The U. S. Open isn’t just about the swings and putts anymore. Thanks to a wave of new digital tools, fans are getting a deeper look at the game than ever before. Some of these changes started with the women’s tournament, but now they’re making their mark on the main event. Whether you're on the cour

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A new kind of sports show is coming to town

May 24, 2026

A fresh sports competition lands in Las Vegas this weekend, but it’s not like anything seen before. Instead of long matches in giant stadiums, this event is built for instant clips and online viewers. The first Enhanced Games will pack track races, swimming, and weightlifting all under one roof. Aro

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Mini Golf Meets Happy Hour: How One Chain Rewrote the Rules of Fun

April 24, 2026

Back in the early 2010s, a Wall Street trader named Greg Bartoli bought three mini-golf courses in Florida with a simple goal: create a place where parents could watch sports while their kids played safely nearby. The first spot, Lighthouse Cove, paired two 18-hole courses with a sports bar and ice

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How Boston Marathon keeps growing without breaking its own records

April 20, 2026

The Boston Marathon started in 1897 with just 15 runners, inspired by an ancient Greek legend. A messenger named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce victory, then died. Organizers today want no such dramatic endings—just smooth races for 30, 000 runners. But the event has outgrown i

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How a tiny dot on a putter can help your golf game

April 19, 2026

Golfers know putting can make or break a round. A shaky stroke often means a missed putt. That’s why Ping designed the Scottsdale TEC putter series with a unique feature: a small dot near the top. The idea is simple—focus on that dot when you set up, and your eyes stay steady. This "quiet eye" techn

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Coaches Get a High-Tech Upgrade: How Sony and the NFL Are Changing the Game

July 19, 2025

Football coaches have a tough job. They need to make quick decisions in loud, crowded stadiums. Sometimes, the weather is extreme. To help, the NFL and Sony teamed up to create new headsets. These headsets are made to work well in any condition. The NFL announced this new partnership with Sony. It'

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The Controversy Surrounding the Enhanced Games

June 16, 2025

The Enhanced Games are set to shake up the world of sports. This new event, planned for Las Vegas, aims to celebrate the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and push the limits of human achievement. The organizers want to redefine what it means to be superhuman through science and innovation.

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The 3-Point Revolution: How Providence College Pioneered a Game-Changer

April 1, 2025

Basketball has changed a lot over the years. One of the biggest changes came with the introduction of the 3-point shot. This rule wasn't new when it was adopted by the NCAA. It had been part of the old ABA league. But it was Rick Pitino, then coaching at Providence College, who really saw its potent

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The Evolution of Car Engines: Racing's Hidden Impact

March 18, 2025

Racing cars are not just about thrilling speeds and dramatic overtakes. They have quietly shaped the way everyday cars are built. Think about it: the need for speed and power in racing has pushed car makers to innovate. Companies like Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and BMW have always tried to lead the pac

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Meet Crypto. com: The Cryptocurrency Platform Shaking Up Golf

December 17, 2024

Ever wondered what Crypto. com is all about? It's a big deal in the cryptocurrency world, with over 100 million users and support for over 350 different cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2016, Crypto. com offers a bunch of services like trading cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, and even an NFT marketpla