Devoted fans watching the Major League Baseball World Series or 'Dancing with the Stars' can vouch that we love a good tournament, especially if it's televised.
These tournaments and viral news about tournaments showcase our obsession with the bizarre, whether it's 82-year-old Cloris Leachman competing on 'Dancing with the Stars' and holding her own against competitors a fourth of her age, or Las Vegas' World Series of Beer Pong (I'm so going next year).
This year's World Series pits the Philadelphia Phillies against the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Phillies took Game 1 of the series. This week on 'Dancing with the Stars,' Cloris Leachman stayed afloat and Toni Braxton got the hook.
Read about some of the more bizarre World Series below, as well as some of the recent pitfalls that have put a damper on this season's 'Dancing with the Stars.'
20 Tournaments + Viral News
Including 'Dancing with the Stars' and the World Series:
Marissa Brassfield — Oct 23, 2008 — Pop Culture
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Fitness Competitions for Seniors
79 Year-Old Bodybuilder Ray Moon
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Fashion Face Off 2.0
Street Clash Global Street Style Competition
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Miniature Race Cars
MitJet Series Races Mini Vipers, Porsches, BMWs
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Photo Shoots For Body Image
Dancing With The Stars Cast Poses For Glamour
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Sexism at Wimbledon?
Tournament Accused of Mistreating Venus Williams & Female Players
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82 Year Old Dancers
Cloris Leachman on Dancing with the Stars
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Las Vegas Beer Pong Tournament
World Series of Beer Pong III
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Reality Show Injuries
'Dancing With the Stars' is a Celeb Health Hazard
10
Career Revivals Through Dance
Season 7 "Dancing With The Stars" Cast
9
All-Star Show Design Contest
Converse Chuck Taylor MyChucks Competition
8
Red Bull Illume
Extreme Sports Photography Competition
7
Underwater Golf Tournaments
6
Sportvertising Digital TV
FCC Promotes DTV at NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
5
Free Tacos To All US Citizens
Taco Bell Offer If Base Stolen in World Series
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Pen Spinning Tournaments
16 Year Old Japanese Champion
3
Ballroom Dancing Kids
8 Year Olds on Dancing With the Stars
2
Watergun Assassination Tournaments
StreetWars
1
Text Messaging Competitions
13 Year-Old Wins LG Championship
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Tennis-Themed Cocktail Kits
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Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
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Vodka-Branded Festival Series
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Sensory-Rich Wine Experiences
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Spherical Athletic Large Ballparks
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Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
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Baseball-Inspired Energy Drinks Partnerships
GHOST Joins Forces with the Philadelphia Phillies
Tennis-Inspired Dessert Pop-Ups
Graza x Talenti Host 'The Big Serve' in Honor of the US Open
Candy Challenge Card Games
BeanBoozled Taste the Truth Gamifies the Jelly Bean Tasting Experience
Viral Video Databases
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Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Car-Branded Basketball Giveaways
Canada Basketball & Turo Debut Unforgettable Fan Experiences
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Vegas-Inspired Dining Experiences
Tost by Tostitos is an Exclusive Super Bowl Pop-Up
Courtside Wine Kits
Vinebox's Courtside Tasting Box Shares Tennis and Pickleball Editions
Roulette-Style Jellybean Treats
Jelly Belly BeanBoozled 7th Edition Has Weird and Wild Flavors
Flavorful Pickleball Celebrations
Smirnoff SMASH Vodka Soda's Event Highlighted Unique Mashups
Pop Culture Bars
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Semi-Reality Comedy Shows
Nathan Fielder's ‘The Rehearsal’ is Set for a Comeback in 2025
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Edible Pastry Mascots
The 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl Will Introduce the World's First Edible Mascot
Pickleball-Inspired Apparel
Le Pickle Club is a New Chic Parisian Collection
Local Youth Sports Fundraisers
Juan Castano Will Co-Host the Let’s Gooo Festival 2024
Interactive Tennis Activations
Fresh Del Monte Engaged Healthy Eating Fans at the 2024 Miami Open
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Athlete-Backed Menstruation Campaigns
#SportYourPeriod Addresses Menstruation Stigma in Sports
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Collegiate Esports Tournaments
Coca-Cola and McDonald’s Extend their Partnership with Brag House
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Sports-Inspired Digital Docuseries
Purina Pro Plan Partners with Michael Phelps & Others
QSR Collaborative Game Ventures
KFC and The Legend of Zelda Join on the Recipe Run Project
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Wish-Granting Beer Ads
The 2024 Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Introduces the Bud Light Genie
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Free Tennis Tournament Events
The US Open Fan Week will Take Place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Toronto Pickleball Clubs
Fairgrounds and QuadReal are Hosting a Free-to-play Pickleball Weekend
Sports-centric In-Flight Entertainment Systems
Air Canada Introduces New Live TV Sports Channels
Collaborative Curated Party Guides
Total Wine & More Partners with Alix Klineman
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Hockey Player Packaging Designs
Molson Features Special Lager Packaging for Stanley Cup Finals
Cafe-Based Watch Parties
SideQuest to Host its Own League of Legends Worlds Watch Parties
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Global Soccer Partnerships
Lay's Announced as the Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026
Basketball-Centric Beverage Campaigns
STARRY® Signs Antetokounmpo & Debuts NBA All-Star Campaign
Cross-Cultural Esports Programs
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Cheeky Series Star Campaigns
MTN DEW Debuts a New Superbowl Ad with Aubrey Plaza
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Ice Cream-Themed Esports Events
Team Vitality Launches The Frozen All Stars with Ice Cream Brands
Alcohol Sporting Partnerships
AB InBev Will Be the Sponsor of the Olympics Until 2028
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Grand American Tours
Natural Light Beer Launches American EuroTrip Sweepstakes
Spy-Themed Spirit Campaigns
Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal Taps Lebron James and Victoria Justice
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Expansive Pickleball Stadiums
The World's First Pickleball Stadium Will Open in South Florida
Esports Data-Based Deals
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Chess Club Pop-Ups
Knightcap Chess Club to Host Chess Fest in Toronto
Phygital Televised Races
Michelob ULTRA's Lap of Legends Pits Formula 1 Drivers Against Avatars
Super-Fan Tequila Campaigns
Gran Centenario Searches for a Chief Soccer Officer Amongst Fans
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European Esports Trophy Tours
Mercedes-Benz Will Carry the Official LoL Summoner's Cup Trophy
Multi-Brand Esports Deals
Red Bull, Nissin Cup Noodles and Kreo Team Up with College Rivals
Athlete-Inspired Interactive Experiences
Gatorade Canada's G Arena Was Held from August 22 to 24
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311Literacy Debuts the Great Reading Tournament
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Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
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COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
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The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival is a Major Draw for Wine Enthusiasts
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Last Man Stands Canada Has Seen Rapid Success
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