Sport & Leisure

Louisville – October 08, 2026 -- Tickets for the 153rd Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks went on sale today at Churchill Downs Racetrack, including a brand-new Infield Turf Cabana option along the turf course.

Infield Turf Cabanas cost $480 per ticket for a two-day package

The covered cabanas seat groups of 12 and offer views of the first turn and the Derby and Oaks walkover. Amenities include executive restroom trailers, concessions and new bar concepts. Food and beverages are sold separately for Infield tickets.

Victory Run Reserved Seating runs $1,632 for the two-day package

This temporary stadium-style seating sits just past the Finish Line with overhead coverage for most of the area. The all-inclusive price covers food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a daily program, off-site parking and shuttle service to the track.

Scottsdale, Ariz. – October 07, 2026 -- Bad Birdie launched its Winter 2026 Collection, called Class of Bad, on October 7, bringing varsity-inspired graphics and cold-weather performance gear to golf courses this season.

Collegiate styling anchors the new lineup

The collection builds on the brand's Fall Tailgate Edit, pairing a palette of bright teal, bold red and dark navy with new prints and silhouettes. The centerpiece is a new Collegiate Crewneck for men and women, made in Peru from 100% cotton French terry with a double-layer rib collar and rib cuffs.

Houston – October 07, 2026 -- The public television series "All Access with Andy Garcia" is filming an educational segment at Skydive Spaceland Houston on October 9, 2026, documenting the experience of a first tandem jump and the community built around the sport.

The segment follows jumpers from first leap to solo license

The episode will track the preparation, training, and personal responsibility behind a skydive, while also examining what draws some first-timers back for repeat jumps and formal training. Skydive Spaceland's Skydiver Training Program allows students to earn a solo skydiving license in as little as 4 to 7 days, or at a self-paced schedule.

Jupiter, Fla. – October 07, 2026 -- Perfect Game debuted PG Central, a new live, on-location show, at 7:00 pm ET during its annual WWBA World Championship in Jupiter, Florida.

The program streams on all PG social channels, the free PGTV app and PerfectGame.TV, giving athletes, parents, coaches and fans a first look at the dates for Perfect Game's Flagship, Premier, Signature and Classic events for 2027.

Veteran broadcaster Daron Sutton hosts the new show

Daron Sutton leads PG Central, with early guest appearances from two-time NBA Hall of Famer and travel baseball dad Jason Kidd, plus former MLB All-Stars Mo Vaughn and Ryan Klesko.

"We're very excited for the launch of PG Central, the latest addition to our growing media platform," said Kash Shaikh, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of International at Perfect Game. He added that Jupiter was the right place to premiere the show, calling it the most iconic travel ball event in the world.

Chanhassen – October 06, 2026 -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is running its first-ever Get Together. Give Together. Community Week from October 11 to 17, inviting members and staff at its athletic country clubs nationwide to volunteer, work out and donate to local and national causes.

Local clubs choose their own causes to support

Each participating club picks organizations meaningful to its own community. Life Time Winter Park near Orlando is backing All Kids Bike, running a food drive and hosting a botanical garden cleanup. Life Time Fort Washington near Philadelphia is partnering with Girls on the Run for a girls' wellness day covering movement, nutrition and strength. Life Time Shenandoah near Houston is supporting Kids' Meals by having members decorate and donate lunch bags with food items for local children.

Owensboro, Ky. – October 06, 2026 -- Kentucky Legend, the ham and bacon maker, has signed a sponsorship deal with competitive bass angler Andrew Krintz, backing the young fisherman as he pursues a professional career in the sport.

Krintz currently fishes for Purdue University in collegiate tournaments nationwide.

He has already qualified for a national collegiate championship and is now aiming to compete professionally within Major League Fishing.

Kentucky Legend calls the partnership a fit built on shared values.

Mike Riley, Chief Growth Officer at Kentucky Legend, said Krintz represents the brand's focus on tradition, family and community. "He's talented and driven, but he's also incredibly grounded," Riley said, adding that the company is "excited to be along for the ride."

Spring, Texas – October 06, 2026 -- Pilates Addiction is opening a new studio at 10300 Louetta Road, Ste. 100, bringing its gold-plated Aurum Reformer machines and black-and-gold aesthetic to the Vintage Park community this winter.

Local couple Lacey and Russell Williams co-own the new location

Lacey, a former track athlete and personal trainer at Equinox in River Oaks specializing in pre- and postnatal clients, discovered Pilates while pregnant with her first son. She and Russell, both Texas A&M alumni who live near Vintage Park with their two sons, Luca and Cam, decided to open the studio after visiting Pilates Addiction's West Hollywood location.

Tamarack, Idaho – October 06, 2026 -- Tamarack Resort has been named one of the top ski resorts in the country in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, based on more than 798,867 survey responses from travelers across the United States.

Readers rank Tamarack among the nation's best ski destinations

The Readers' Choice Awards are among the travel industry's longest-running reader-voted accolades. Scott Turlington, President of Tamarack Resort, called the honor 'an incredible honor,' noting it came directly from travelers who experienced the mountain and community firsthand.

Scottsboro – – October 06, 2026 -- Unclaimed Baggage will host its 45th Annual Ski Sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, offering more than 50,000 square feet of ski gear, winter wear and holiday finds at up to 80% off retail value. The Scottsboro, Alabama-based retailer, which sells unclaimed items from lost airline luggage, has built this year's inventory into the largest stock in the event's 45-year history.

The sale has run annually since 1981

Held every year since 1981, the Ski Sale has grown into one of the largest events of its kind in the country, drawing shoppers from across the nation to a state where snow rarely falls. Unclaimed Baggage owner Bryan Owens said the sale is a chance for skiers and winter enthusiasts of every level to gear up for the season and find deals on equipment.

North Bethesda, Md. – October 06, 2026 -- JOOLA and DJ Steve Aoki have released a limited-edition collection of pickleball paddles and table tennis rackets inspired by Aoki's HiROQUEST storytelling universe, dropping exclusively at JOOLA.com.

Four products carry price tags up to $349.95

The JOOLA x Aoki HiROQUEST Collection includes two JOOLA x STEVE AOKI Perseus Pro V 16mm pickleball paddles, priced at $349.95 each, and two JOOLA x STEVE AOKI Infinity Carbon table tennis rackets, priced at $199.95 each. Each item features artwork based on HiROQUEST characters Hiro, the protagonist, and Hyro, the antagonist, giving buyers a choice between two colorways.

Every purchase includes a randomized collectible card

Each paddle or racket comes with a JOOLA x HiROQUEST trading card, which can be a base version or a numbered collectible, adding an element of chance to the merchandise drop.