The Indoor Climbing Industry Is Booming, but the Transition Has Changed the Sport
In the Triangle and all around the country, the sport is taking off—at the end of 2023, a total of 622 climbing gyms were open in the United States.
How Morrisville Became a U.S. Cricket Capital
With a booming South Asian population, a world-class pitch, and a growing network of teams, the sport has put a Raleigh suburb on the international map.
With the Expansion of Its Tennis Park, the Town of Cary Ramps Up to Be a Destination Center for the Sport
“There was fear that we would open and the courts would remain empty,” says Doug McRainey, director of community projects for the Town of Cary. “Of course, we were completely wrong.”
Durham Soccer Bar Is a Promising Space With Room to Grow
Small changes at The Boot Room would mean the world of difference in making it more inclusive for women’s teams and fans.
Raleigh’s XP League Is Gaining Ground in the Quickly Growing Landscape of Youth Esports
“Raleigh is my hometown. While I wasn’t born here, I have lived in the area since 2002,” Melamed said over email. “It’s the perfect place for an esports organization like XP League.”
Unfair Game: The Overlooked Success of NCSU Women’s Basketball
NC State’s women’s basketball team is thrilling to watch, but in the Triangle, and the country, men’s sports dominate.
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Across the Triangle, Pickleball’s Popularity Is Quickly Picking Up Speed
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. The Triangle is keeping up the pace with a growing network of courts.
Things to Do This Weekend in the Triangle
Enjoy extreme sports, exotic animals, or just a peaceful night of August stargazing.
The Pickleball Craze Finds a New Home at Piney Wood Park
Pickleball enthusiasts, rejoice: Durham Parks and Recreation has announced that it is installing the first “dedicated pickleball facility in Durham.”
At Pride Night, Olympic Ambitions and New Jerseys Ring in an NC Courage Victory
The June 26 match felt like a rainbow swirl of a rejoinder.
Professional Putt-Putt Converges on Burlington for a Close Contest and a Fond Farewell
A journey to the center of the Putt-Putt Fun Center.
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