Sport & Leisure

Auburn Hills – September 18, 2026 -- Dodge and Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) revealed new race car liveries featuring the Charger Super Bee logo and the limited-run Purple Haze color ahead of the inaugural Dodge NHRA Great Lakes Nationals presented by Mopar, set for Sept. 18-20 at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan.

The event marks the first NHRA National event in Michigan in 66 years, since Detroit Dragway hosted the U.S. Nationals in 1960.

Temecula, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Fitness 19 has released a new guide, "Is Intermittent Fasting Effective for Workouts?", aimed at helping gym-goers decide when to train while fasting.

Insulin drops accelerate fat burning during a fast

The guide explains that intermittent fasting is about timing meals, not restricting food types. When a person fasts, insulin levels drop, which speeds up fat burning. Many people notice an early dip in energy during fasted workouts, but Fitness 19 says energy levels typically stabilize after a transition period.

Muscle growth is not blocked by fasting, but protein timing matters

According to the guide, intermittent fasting does not hinder muscle growth on its own. People need to hit sufficient protein and calorie targets and schedule workouts either before or during their eating window to support muscle gains.

Poway, California – September 18, 2026 -- Burn Boot Camp announced a new partnership with rugby star Ilona Maher, who joined a live workout at the brand's Poway, California location on September 9 to train alongside local members.

Maher took part in the brand's signature 45-minute structured Camp session, a format Burn Boot Camp uses across all of its locations to build strength training routines for women.

Maher says lifting heavy builds confidence beyond the gym

"I love being strong. I love lifting heavy things, I love seeing what my body can do, and I want more women to feel that way about themselves," Maher said. She added that Burn Boot Camp creates a space where women can show up as they are and leave feeling stronger and more confident.

London – September 18, 2026 -- Icelandic Glacial has signed on for a second consecutive year as the Official Water of Laver Cup, supplying players and VIP guests when the tournament returns to The O2 arena in London from September 25 to 27, 2026.

The water comes from a single protected source in Iceland

Sourced from the Ölfus Spring and filtered naturally through Icelandic lava rock, the water carries a pH of 8.4. It will be available to players during practices, in locker rooms and courtside, and served to VIP guests at the Laver Cup Opening Night Gala. The brand will also appear on courtside sidewalls and event website banners throughout the three days.

Amsterdam – September 17, 2026 -- Royal Philips has partnered with Red Bull and athlete Marco Waltenspiel to complete what the companies call a world's first: a wingsuit slalom flown between seven hot-air balloons above Cappadocia, Turkey.

Waltenspiel jumped from 2,800 meters and hit speeds up to 200 km/h

Known for his distinctive moustache, Waltenspiel navigated the balloon-filled skyline at varying heights, adjusting his path in split-second decisions as wind conditions shifted. Fellow Red Bull athlete Marco Fürst flew alongside him to film the flight from the air.

Washington – September 17, 2026 -- The SuperH 5K Run, Walk & Wheel returns for its 23rd year on Sunday, Sept. 20, kicking off at 8 a.m. at OneLife Fitness in Tysons, Virginia, with proceeds funding adaptive sports programs at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital.

Participants can choose between a full 5K course or a one-mile fun run, all in support of no-cost adaptive sports and fitness services for MedStar NRH patients.

Harry and Renie Freedman launched the event after a workplace accident recovery

The Freedmans started SuperH as a way to give back to the hospital following Harry's recovery from a workplace injury. Over the past 23 years, the event has raised more than $1 million for adaptive sports and fitness programs.

Akron, Ohio – September 17, 2026 -- Spins Bowl Akron has been named the 2026 Akron Community's Choice Awards winner in the Bowling Center category, an honor decided entirely by public nomination and voting.

Local voters picked Spins Bowl Akron as their favorite bowling and entertainment spot

The Akron Community's Choice Awards recognize businesses that stand out in the region, with winners selected through community nominations rather than judged criteria. For Spins Bowl, part of Diamond Hospitality Group (DHG), the win comes directly from the guests who visit the center.

"We are incredibly proud of the Spins Bowl Akron team and grateful to everyone in the community who voted for us," said Bill Diamond, CEO of Diamond Hospitality Group. "Our team works hard to create a place where families, friends, league bowlers and groups can come together, have fun and feel welcome."

Highland, Calif. – September 17, 2026 -- A Rancho Cucamonga resident turned a $5 progressive wager into a $1,977,758 payout after hitting a five-card royal flush in diamonds while playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

The diamond royal flush is the top qualifying hand in the game's progressive jackpot structure, and the win occurred during the casino's 40th anniversary celebration.

The casino has awarded nearly $4.5 million in major table game jackpots this year

The Ultimate Texas Hold'Em win adds to a string of large payouts at Yaamava' in 2026. In August, two Club Serrano members split a $1.24 million progressive baccarat jackpot, and in March a Los Angeles resident won $1.2 million from a $100 bet.

Katy, Texas – September 17, 2026 -- Academy Sports + Outdoors is running a five-week workwear sale from September 13 to October 17, offering weekly discounts on brands including Ariat, Wolverine, Skechers, Carhartt, Justin Boots and CAT, both in-store and on Academy.com.

Week one cuts $20 off select Ariat styles

The promotion runs September 13-19 on Ariat work and Western footwear. Academy's own Brazos work boot brand is discounted throughout all five weeks.

Wolverine gets its turn September 20-26

Shoppers can save $20 on select Wolverine work boots and apparel during week two.

Skechers and Carhartt share the spotlight in week three

From September 27 to October 3, customers get 25% off the entire Skechers workwear assortment plus $25 off select Carhartt styles.

Dallas – September 17, 2026 -- Topgolf is transforming Dooley Field at the University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium in Athens into a live golf and hospitality zone for six days, October 20-25, during the football team's bye week.

Up to 22 hitting bays will fill the West End Zone

Fans can take aim at interactive targets and compete for prizes on the field itself, marking the first time golf and on-field VIP access have combined during a bye week at the stadium.

The stadium plaza becomes a watch-party hub called Fanfest Central

Ticketed guests can grab food and drinks while watching football games on the stadium's videoboard from the plaza beneath the scoreboard.

Fans get simulator access inside the football recruiting lounge

Guests will be able to watch games and hit golf balls on simulators inside the recruiting lounge, an area normally reserved for prospective players.