The Annapolis Cup, a nine-wicket croquet tournament between the St. John’s College “Johnnies” and the U.S. Naval Academy’s Midshipmen, has been ongoing since 1983. Although the hosting location has changed a few times, it now rests as an amenity of the victor. St. John’s College has won 29 of 36 matches, the most recent being the 2018 Annapolis Cup. Although tickets sell out early, there are some things you should know if you’re one of the lucky ones who were fortunate enough

Mary Lou Bartram mounted her horse and eyed the path in front of her: 80 yards, with three wooden structures each dangling one key-ring sized trophy. She let her horse know it was time. They were a team on this one. The horse had to run steady, and she had to keep her eyes on the rings. Bartram leaned forward as the horse galloped down the track. Tucked under her arm was a stick about nine feet long, with a pointed tip. She needed to spear all three rings in one go. Sometimes

In a YouTube video of the 1938 Pimlico Special, people run through the infield at Pimlico Race Course to get a better look at the race between Seabiscuit and 1937 Triple-Crown winner War Admiral. The race is tense. The announcer sounds excited at the beginning of the race when Seabiscuit, whose career (like the horse) was slow to start, takes an early lead. By a minute into the race, War Admiral has caught up to Seabiscuit and the two legendary horses remain head-and-head for