Schools throughout NCAA's Division II and Division III feature unique nicknames such as the Stormy Petrels, Banana Slugs and the Green Terror. Why, then, is Division I - the premier stage for college competition - riddled with Tigers, Wildcats and Hawks galore? These plain old monikers are bland and overdone; it's time to rethink some of the most boring team names in college sports! Read more >
The Midnight Sun Game
Midnight falls upon Fairbanks, Alaska on the longest day of the year. It's the summer solstice and, just west of town, one of the nation's most unique sporting events is taking place at old Growden Memorial Park. Though the quaint ballpark features plenty of lighting, the field and the packed stands are illuminated today by only the setting Midnight Sun. Read more >
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
A true modern marvel, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta set the new standard for future multi-purpose sports venues. Clad in stainless steel and featuring a state-of-the-art retractable roof, the stadium is one of the most technologically advanced in North America, making it an icon of both the National Football League and college football. Since it debuted on the skyline in 2017, MBS has been the home of MLS's Atlanta United FC and the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. Read more >
TD Bank Ballpark
Fifty-five miles south of Yankee Stadium in the New Jersey suburbs, the future stars of the Bronx Bombers' take to the field at TD Bank Ballpark. Located in Bridgewater Township on the outer edges of the New York metro area, this gable-roofed venue has been home to the Somerset Patriots for over 25 years. The Patriots, originally a staple in the independent Atlantic League, have served as the Double-A affiliate of the Yankees since the minor leagues were restructured in 2021. Read more >
North Charleston Coliseum
First taking the ice in 1993 and entertaining folks in the Holy City ever since, the South Carolina Stingrays are the longest running non-relocated franchise in the ECHL. Their loyal Lowcountry fanbase is just one reason why the Stingrays have been able to maintain their hold on the Charleston market, along with their digs at the North Charleston Coliseum. Read more >
Subaru Park
After years of dedicated efforts to bring a Major League Soccer club to the City of Brotherly Love, the Philadelphia Union finally joined up in 2010 as an expansion franchise, becoming the league's 16th team. The Union, since their inception, have played at Subaru Park, located 20 miles from downtown Philly in the industrial suburb of Chester. With a prime location near the nation's 8th-largest metro area helping it draw attention from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, Subaru Park has instilled itself as a dutiful venue for the passionate and widespread Union fanbase. Read more >
Nationals Park
MLB's Washington Nationals have been an integral part of the DC sports scene since 2005, when the Montréal Expos were relocated to our nation's capital. Founded in 1969, the Expos played north of the border for 35 years - holding games primarily at the architectural marvel known as Stade Olympique - but not finding much success on the diamond. Following a decade-long spiral for both the team and their ballpark, the league moved the Expos down to Washington, breathing new life into the franchise. Read more >
Reynolds Coliseum
When you enter through the ornate doorways of Reynolds Coliseum, the history of NC State athletics surrounds you. From championship banners hanging from the rafters to the display cases lining the concourse, the arena is a living, breathing monument to the Wolfpack's storied past. Though it was the longtime home of men's basketball, the legacy of the Coliseum has evolved over the decades to become inextricably linked with the Wolfpack women, who began play in 1974. Read more >
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