DRAWING A CROWD

Grand Canyon shortstop Jacob Wilson follows in the footsteps of his big league father

IN-STATE ADVANTAGE

UConn coach Jim Penders uses geography, coaching continuity to build the Huskies into beasts of the Big East

PRESEASON TOP 25

Ranking the most talented teams in the country.

EXPECTATIONS UNFULFILLED

The No. 1 national seed has not dominated the College World Series this century

THINKING BIG

Under coach Tom Walter, Wake Forest regularly produces top draft prospects but has not won consistently. This year's team is the most talented yet and does not shy away from Omaha expectations.

THREE-TIME CHAMPION BANDO EMERGED FROM INAUGURAL DRAFT

Sal Bando was one of the best players on the last team to win three consecutive World Series.

PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM

MLB scouting directors choose the most talented collegians around the diamond.

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHEAST

A confluence of factors in college baseball helped LSU craft the nation’s most talented roster, one that has its sights set firmly on a seventh national championship

Super Snacks

No matter who you root for, get a taste of victory with our spread of snacks, dips, and comfort food switch-ups.

Sena 50C Motorcycle Communication and 4K Camera System

If you want to mount a comm system and an action cam to your motorcycle helmet, you might want to combine the two units to make life easier. The Sena 50C cam/comm fits the bill here. But is it asking for too much from a small device?

USWE Zulo 6 Hydration Waist Pack

After riding and racing for six years, I had three issues with the many different hydration backpacks I'd used. One, if I put the backpack under the jersey, it looked Quasimodo-ugly.

Klim Arsenal 15 Backpack

The Klim Nac Pak backpack was my trusty companion on every ride for years, including multi-month off-road journeys. And I would still be using it today if it wasn’t for the fact that my son “borrowed” it.

MORE TO MEXICO The Path Less Taken

You could ride through Mexico in a week. Charting the most direct route on Google Maps, you can put together a journey of 2,688 miles comprised of mostly well-paved highway, passing through much of the country but interacting with little of its culture, history, or the people that make it magical.

TRAVERSING UNKNOWN TERRAIN AT SPEED

THE KAROO ROADBOOK CAMP

YAMAHA TÉNÉRÉ 700 WORLD RAID

The arrival of the two Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid rally factory bikes in the Djerba bivouac caused a buzz.

TACOS, SAND DUNES SIGNAL FIRES

ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE WITH  SONORA RALLY SCHOOL

PAUL NEFF FROM ISDE TO

I was fortunate enough to sit with Paul Neff to I and became part of the American Rally Originals (ARO). Our group is heading to Saudi Arabia for the 45th running of the Dakar.

GETTING READY FOR A RALLY

WITH PRO RACER ROSS BRANCH

What Everyone's Been Waiting For 2023 XL750 TRANSALP

Honda's Transalp lineage dates back to the late '80s as the XL600V. We saw the motorcycle only briefly in the U.S., and then it disappeared in the great adventure dual-sport extinction event of the early '90s. Although, some aspects have been carried over from the 700V model, like the large dash area and color options (which we'll discuss later), the all-new platform comes with a host of modern features. So, what's the 2023 XL750 Transalp all about, and how will it stack up against the competition? Let's dive in....

6 A.M. With...Dan Reynolds

Six days a week, the Imagine Dragons frontman battles his demons (physical and otherwise) by pushing his body to the edge.

Conquer a Fast 5K With This Treadmill Plan

WINTER GENERALLY ISN'T considered racing season-not that you can't find great races to beat the winter blues!

Spice Up Your Meals (and Your Nutrition) With Herbs

YOU MIGHT THINK Of herbs as a garnish or an afterthought, but it's time to give that rosemary, basil, parsley, cilantro, and any other herb some respect and a prominent place on your plate.

Start Your Own Running Group

YOU'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT running through different seasons and across challenging courses.

Does Running Have a Drinking Problem?

A growing body of research says that no amount of alcohol is good for our fitness and health. It's time to rethink our relationship with booze.

RUN 26.2 MILES ON A GLACIER

After a difficult childhood and a devastating loss, Jeff Tan finds solace in running the world's most challenging marathons.

CBD FOR RECOVERY

Improve sleep, focus, mood, and more with this mighty molecule.

This Workout Warrior Runs to Break Records

RON COOPER BEGINS every Monday morning with a workout that most people might not be able to fit into a week: 30 push-ups every minute, for 30 minutes, wearing a 20-pound backpack. He grabs his stopwatch, throws the dumbbell-filled pack over his shoulders, and gets to work. Down, up, down, up.

Don't Fall for Newbie Gains

WHEN I ASK runners about how they first started out, they often have special stories. After all, becoming a runner is a turning point in life that most people remember.

LUCKY'S LAST RUN

One dog and two complete strangers set out to run across America. Over some 3,000 miles and 101 days, the strangers shared stories of ambition, addiction, dreams, and fate. But they never discussed the worst day of the trip, which they knew was coming.

Every Runner Should Have a Go-To Leg Workout

BETWEEN HILL REPEATS, tempo workouts, and long runs, your legs and glutes are regularly pushed to their limits. Do you really need a dedicated leg-day workout? Covering all that ground should be sufficient, right?