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Finally, in 2026, professional ball returned to Wilson. The Carolina Mudcats, who played about 25 miles away in Zebulon, found themselves in need of a new stadium, as their home, Five County Stadium, no longer met the standards required by Major League Baseball. The new team was named the Wilson Warbirds, a nickname derived from vintage military aircraft in homage to the city’s aviation history. Fleming Stadium was far too outdated by this point, so the team moved into a new

The 2026 OJLL season saw a new addition to the ranks of Junior A lacrosse with the Elora Hawks making the jump. The support the Hawks have received in Elora has been pretty remarkable making a lacrosse game a community event rather than just a “friends and family” affair.

Photos by Michael Rusignuolo, Stadium Journey Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.00 American Legion Post 219 Veterans Field 3197 US Route 11 Malone, NY 12953 Malone Border Hounds website American Legion Post 219 Veterans Field website Year Opened: 2023 Capacity: 3,000 Northern Exposure ​ The Empire Professional Baseball League is an independent league that was birthed from the ashes of previous area indie leagues in 2016. They play a summer schedule of games in the upstate

A new form of tennis has arrived in the Atlanta area: INTENNSE, a coed team tennis league, debuted in 2025 and has quickly expanded. Entering its second season in 2026, the league has grown from six to ten teams and has continued to push the traditional norms of what professional tennis has been.

Few things capture the spirit of an American summer better than a white perforated ball and a thin yellow plastic bat. Now, that childhood pastime has found a new home in Atlanta, where Big League Wiffle Ball transforms the familiar backyard game into a professionally produced spectator sport.