Sports & Outdoor

Houston – September 29, 2026 -- Fitness Connection will remain open at its Greenspoint Mall location throughout construction of the $150 million CityNorth industrial park redevelopment before relocating to a new 45,000-square-foot facility on the same site.

Fitness Connection is the last business standing in Greenspoint Mall

The gym opened inside Greenspoint Mall in March 2005 and is now the only remaining tenant as other businesses have moved out over the years. The chain is partnering with developers Lincoln and New York Life Real Estate to keep its doors open as demolition begins.

Demolition starts in October 2026

Mall demolition is slated to begin next month and is expected to support approximately 300 construction jobs, with the finished redevelopment projected to accommodate 1,200 full-time jobs.

Los Angeles – September 29, 2026 -- Sports fans chasing every game across major leagues could now pay more than $2,266 a year to subscribe to eight separate streaming platforms, according to new analysis from Lucky Rebel.

The combined monthly cost of the eight services studied climbed from $149.95 in 2021 to $188.86 in 2026, a 26% jump equal to nearly $39 more per month. The figure reflects the cost of holding all eight subscriptions simultaneously, not what a typical fan spends.

Apple TV+ posts the steepest price hike of any service

Apple TV+ recorded the largest percentage increase among the platforms analysed, with its monthly price rising from $4.99 to $12.99, a 160.3% jump. Peacock rose 120.2%, Amazon Prime Video climbed 66.7%, Netflix increased 42.9%, NBA League Pass rose 37.9%, and NFL Sunday Ticket went up 28.6%. MLB.TV was the only service to get cheaper, with its monthly equivalent cost falling 3.8%.

San Diego – – September 28, 2026 -- Cyclists in San Diego are increasingly drawn to Mount Soledad, a climb that ends not just at a scenic overlook but at a nearly century-old veterans memorial.

Multiple routes lead to the same summit

Mount Soledad offers several distinct roads to the top. Some are short and steep, testing riders early with punishing pitches. Others wind longer through residential streets, offering a more gradual but sustained effort. Regardless of the route chosen, every path converges at the same summit.

A nearly 30-foot cross anchors the memorial

At the top stands the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial, centered on a large white cross rising nearly 30 feet and visible from much of the city below. An American flag flies beside it. The structure has stood on the hilltop in some form for close to a century.

Cleveland – September 28, 2026 -- Rocket Arena, home to the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, has opened Delia's, a fried chicken and JoJo concession stand on its Street Level concourse near Portal 26, timed to the Cavaliers' first preseason home game of the 2026-27 season.

Cordelia's team built a faster, arena-ready version of its East 4th Street restaurant

Delia's comes from three-time James Beard Award nominee Chef Vinnie Cimino and proprietor Andrew Watts, the duo behind Cordelia and ROSY in Cleveland. Rather than replicate Cordelia's full menu, Delia's narrows its focus to crispy fried and grilled chicken, sandwiches called Handys, JoJos and house-made sauces designed for high-volume concourse service.

"Delia's is Cordelia made faster and more casual, but with the same heart," said Cimino, adding the goal was food fans could spot across the concourse and eat quickly without losing the sense it was made with care.

Camden, N.J. – – September 28, 2026 -- Subaru of America is rolling out SubieCrew, a new owner engagement program that will establish 50 local chapters across the U.S., giving Subaru drivers structured ways to meet up, volunteer and shape brand events in their own communities.

Nearly 700 ambassadors will lead new city chapters

The program is powered by close to 700 volunteer ambassadors, who will fill roles such as Chapter Lead, Director and specialized team members at each of the 50 chapters. Ambassadors organize events ranging from Cars & Coffee meetups and trailhead gatherings to pet adoptions and community cleanups, with support from Subaru of America and its national retailer network.

St. Louis – September 28, 2026 -- Every time one of six newly signed college football mascots scores this season, Friskies will donate 10,000 meals to shelter cats, with the cat food brand pledging up to 500,000 meals total across the fall.

The brand announced it has signed six mascots from five universities into its "Certified Frisky" campaign: Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat from the University of Arizona, Truman the Tiger from the University of Missouri, Will D. Cat from Villanova University, Cosmo the Cougar from Brigham Young University, and Aubie the Tiger from Auburn University.

Each first score of the game triggers a 10,000-meal donation

Whenever one of the five schools' teams records its first score in a regular-season game -- touchdown, field goal or safety -- Friskies will donate 10,000 meals to Greater Good Charities. The meals go toward feeding shelter cats in the schools' local communities and beyond.

Irving – September 25, 2026 -- The 2026-27 Irving Marathon Running Series opens Oct. 3 with the Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon, offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K with bratwurst and beer waiting at the finish line.

Six race weekends span nearly eight months

The series continues with the Irving Turkey Trot on Nov. 26, 2026 (8-mile, 5K), followed by the Irving Frost Marathon on Dec. 19, 2026, a Boston qualifier offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The Love on the Run Half Marathon runs Feb. 13, 2027, ahead of the series' flagship event, the 15th Annual Irving Marathon, held March 20-21, 2027, and also a Boston qualifier. The Fiesta de Mayo Half Marathon closes the season on May 15, 2027.

San José, Costa Rica – September 25, 2026 -- Americas Cardroom has 13 Day 1 flights left in its $2.5 million guaranteed 25th Anniversary Tournament, with the final flights running through Monday morning, September 28.

Day 2 begins Monday, final table set for Tuesday

Day 2 action starts Monday, September 28, followed by the final table on Tuesday, September 29. The direct buy-in for the event is $250.

Twelve of the remaining flights are Turbos, one is the Main flight

The Main flight kicks off Sunday, September 27, at 1:05 p.m. ET. Sunday also features Turbo flights at 10:15 a.m. and 7:05 p.m. ET. Thursday and Friday each carry three Turbo flights at 12:05 p.m., 3:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. ET. Saturday's three Turbos start at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET, and the final Turbo runs Monday at 8:05 a.m. ET, just before Day 2 begins.

Indianapolis – September 25, 2026 -- CardVault by Tom Brady will open its 19th store nationwide at 2 N Meridian St. in downtown Indianapolis, within walking distance of Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The store opens Sunday, September 27 at 10 AM ET, timed to coincide with a Colts game day.

The store stocks cards, sealed boxes and authenticated memorabilia from major brands

Shoppers will find single cards, sealed boxes, packs and collectibles from Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Pokémon and Fanatics Authentic. Customers can buy, sell and trade cards on-site, and submit items for professional grading through PSA, Beckett and SGC. A signature vault will display a rotating selection of autographed memorabilia, including helmets, jerseys, bats and balls.

Xenia – September 25, 2026 -- Cyclists, families and history enthusiasts can register now for the United Way Americana 250 Cycling Classic, a new fundraising ride set for Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio.

The inaugural event, part of the Tour de Gem Cycling Series, runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers four routes: the 10-mile Liberty Ride for families, the 25-mile Pioneer Expedition, the 40-mile Heritage Quest, and the 64-mile Patriot Tour, a metric century connecting several Greene County communities. All rides begin and end at the fairgrounds, located at 120 Fairground Road.

Greene County's paved trail network anchors the route selection

Organizers chose Greene County as the event's centerpiece because it hosts the largest paved trail network in the nation, according to the announcement.