Earlier this month, West Virginia's House Education Committee advanced legislation to require colleges to allow individuals to carry concealed guns on campus, including at sports events. The controversial measure is headed forward for voting in an atmosphere that has become even more politically charged, given the recent school shooting.

It is often said that even the visiting team feels at home in Rome, Georgia. Renowned Southern hospitality is only exceeded by the quality and quantity of sporting event venues. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and its optimal location, this picturesque Southern town leaves no doubt as to why event planners come back again and again. And when in Rome, you'll find the assistance and the venues you need, from basketball to softball, from football to cycling, and from tennis to baseball. Rome also has plenty of space for indoor sports, including basketball and wrestling. There is even a fully accessible field to provide an inclusive experience. Come meet the destination even the sports director is calling "a win/win for everyone."

Naples, Marco Island and The Everglades is known as the Paradise Coast for its sun, sand, luxury resorts and more, but this don't-miss destination is also a sports paradise. From field sports to pickleball (the fastest-growing sport nationwide) to triathlons and water sports, athletes win when they play in paradise.

"Live Life. Play Golf," is the slogan of the National Collegiate Club Golf Association, offered in 350-plus colleges nationwide. Operating under the umbrella of NextGenGolf, the NCCGA's goal is to keep Millennials engaged in the sport. It also offers resources for high school golfers as well as post-college play.

"Even when bad things happen, you have to try to use those bad things in a positive manner."

~ Paralympic medalist Natalie du Toit of South Africa, the first female amputee to ever qualify for Olympic competition against able-bodied swimmers.