On January 30 , 1878, rower and runner William B. Curtis founded what became the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in New York City. The name was formally adopted in 1887. The AAU governed the sport of track & field until 1979, when the first Amateur Sports Act decreed that the AAU could no longer hold international franchises for more than one sport. The Athletics Congress/USA (TAC/USA) became fully operational in late 1979 with its first annual meeting, conducted in Las Vegas in conjunction with that year's AAU Convention and a constitutional convention held in Dallas/Fort Worth in 1980. The first stand-alone annual meeting occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, in late fall of 1980. In 1992, the name was changed to USA Track & Field (USATF) to increase recognition for the organization and the sport in the United States.
- Source TVMazeThis morning on “LIVE with Kelly and Michael,” hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced the five stellar educators chosen as finalists for the 2014 edition of “LIVE's Top Teacher Search.” All five will travel to “LIVE's” New York City studio to appear on the show during “Top Teac...
Filmmaker Maury Shessel has received the award for Best Sports Film at the Canada International Film Festival 2014 for his comedic take on track and field runners in Billy in Motion....
With all six sessions televised and every match carried on ESPN3 for the first time, ESPN will provide unprecedented coverage of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships...
Tonight, a little bit of MEMPHIS is hitting the Big Easy for a 6 day run at the Saenger Theatre. This soulful, Tony winning musical set in the 1950's highlights the story of a sassy club singer, Felicia, and the radio DJ, Huey, who wins her heart and is determined to help her rise to the top despit...
USA Gymnastics, NBC Sports Group and Universal Sports Network have agreed to an extension for television and digital coverage of USA Gymnastics' premier events through 2016, it was announced today....
Juanita McCarter Bryan marks her debut in the world of fiction with the breathtaking new novel, 'Vanessa-Fei: The Girl Who Could Touch the Sky.' A brilliant mix of unforgettable characters and captivating storytelling, this book follows the adventures of the title character, a young girl who discove...
NYC Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White today joined City Council Members Robert Jackson and local youths to cut the ribbon on a new playground and ballfields in Fort Washington Park in northern Manhattan, one of eight regional parks being transformed under PlaNYC, the City's long-term plan for a g...
NBCSN and Universal Sports Network will present four women's ice hockey exhibitions between Team USA and Team Canada from Dec. 12 through Dec. 30, in both countries' final preparation matches before the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia....
NBC Olympics announced today that Mary Carillo, Cris Collinsworth and Ato Boldon will serve as correspondents for its coverage of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, offering insights and commentary on the Olympics....
Jasmin Richardson joined the touring cast of MEMPHIS in September and she talked to me about what it's like to play Felicia and how she grew up in Houston, Texas....
FOX Sports and the BIG EAST Conference have formed an unprecedented partnership to sell the conference's sponsorship assets and broadcast advertising....
What are your kids more excited about this Christmas, presents from Santa or setting up the Nativity scene? While Santa and gifts are an enjoyable part of the holiday season for children, pastor Greg Scherrer wants to make sure it is not the only thing that makes them excited for the holidays. Scher...
Below, get a sneak peek at TLC's new series 'BEST FUNERAL EVER' premiering tonight, October 23rd at 10/9c....
For most of us, death is a time to mourn and shed tears for the departed. For others, it's a time to honor their loved ones and celebrate the life through services that reinvent the traditional funeral....
DCNT has announced the 2013 Honors recipients. Passion and dedication are the mark of each recipient. The six dancers will be honored today, September 29, 2013, 2:00 pm. The public is invited to celebrate their achievements, enjoy a showcase of selected 2013 Dance Council scholarship dancers and a S...
Below, get a sneak peek at TLC's new series "BEST FUNERAL EVER" premiereing Wednesday, October 23rd at 10/9c...
To help Cassandra with her diet and nutrition, trainer Chris Powell brings in celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito to show her how to make quick and healthy meals. ...
The popular health-focused competition 'Disney TRYathlon' returned to Disney XD as a two-part special, which began airing last MONDAY, AUGUST 12 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) and concludes today, MONDAY, AUGUST 19 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT)....
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt and 2012-2013 Premier League champion Manchester United anchor NBC's live sports coverage this Today....
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt and 2012-2013 Premier League champion Manchester United anchor NBC's live sports coverage this Saturday....
NBC Sports Network has announced sports events coverage for August 17 - September 8. Check out the full schedule below!...
NBC Sports Network has announced sports events coverage for August 10 - September 2. Check out the full schedule below!...
NBC Sports Network has announced sports events coverage for August 3 - August 25. Check out the full schedule below!...
Premiering tonight, July 25th at 10pm ET/PT, Sanya demonstrates that the only time she ever stays in her own lane is on the track....
