Those who thought cycling was going to replace horseback riding as part of modern pentathlon – well, that ship has sailed. And so have the ships of pillow fighting, drone racing and inline skating. The sport has begun hosting test events with obstacle racing as the newest discipline. And (no surprise) opinion among athletes is mixed. Here’s more.

Bad news came for users of a municipal golf course in Louisville, who found out their nine-hole facility could be eliminated and turned into “diverse and active parkland” under a local conservancy’s proposal. It’s part of a nationwide trend as munis struggle to survive as land developers and others offer cash-strapped cities money for courses.

It’s not like Airbnb wants to be a party-pooper. It just wants its guests to be better neighbors. The home-sharing platform announced “strict anti-party measures” for Memorial Day weekend for the first time and will reapply the same approach for July 4th weekend — something it did last with good results. Will it affect sports travel, and if so, how?

It was only a matter of time until the travel industry came up with a way to help those fleeing the violence in Ukraine – and here it is. By using the direct method of donating airline miles, it is possible to ensure that individuals and families get out of war-torn areas and into safety. Learn about the various programs (and how you can help) here.

Are sensory-friendly spaces coming to more sports venues than ever? It sure looks that way. Following the lead of many NBA arenas who wanted to make the gameday experience less overwhelming for fans with autism, the practice of offering areas for neurodiverse individuals is accelerating nationwide, even in ballparks, playgrounds and nature trails.

It might not be the dictionary definition of irony but it’s close. The Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF), set to be dissolved this year, held a ceremony noting that Saudi Arabia will host the 2023 World Combat Games, an international multi-sport festival. But who’s going to run and govern this fight club? Nobody seems to know.