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Illinois bowler adds to success in Reno, ties for lead at USBC Open Championships

Illinois bowler adds to success in Reno, ties for lead at USBC Open Championships

For more than 30 years, Reno has been a special destination for George Kontos of Joliet, Ill., and the 56-year-old right-hander celebrated his birthday with another memorable performance at the USBC Open Championships.

Idaho duo takes Classified Doubles lead at USBC Open Championships

Idaho duo takes Classified Doubles lead at USBC Open Championships

Scott Wilcox of Georgetown, Idaho, and his nephew Tyson Sims spend a lot of time together enjoying various activities, and that now includes competing at the USBC Open Championships.

Illinois team soars into lead at USBC Open Championships

Illinois team soars into lead at USBC Open Championships

Ray Struck of Orland Park, Ill., and his teammates spend months each year preparing for the USBC Open Championships, and neither illness nor injury could keep them from finding success on the tournament lanes this week.

On the Lanes with Norm Cummings

On the Lanes with Norm Cummings

In the coming months, we'll talk with some of the best-known bowlers at the USBC Open Championships and get their thoughts on their time at the tournament and what it takes to succeed on the championship lanes.

Former champions help Wisconsin team into lead at USBC Open Championships

Former champions help Wisconsin team into lead at USBC Open Championships

Six years ago, Joseph Crocco Jr. and Mike Vasey of Racine, Wis., took home the Regular Doubles title at the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships, and now they hope to share that winning feeling with their teammates.

Emma Hendrickson, 100, credits staying active and the value of volunteering

Emma Hendrickson, 100, credits staying active and the value of volunteering

Once upon a day, Emma Hendrickson used to set up bowling pins at the local YMCA as part of an ongoing commitment to her favorite sport. The self-described "Judge Judy" of New Jersey bowling protocol, she worked as a secretary at the Y and pitched in at miscellaneous tasks such as pinsetter when the regular pinsetter didn't report for work.

Aaron Smith blog: Goodbye Reno, hello El Paso

Aaron Smith blog: Goodbye Reno, hello El Paso

Well, this first blog entry was going to be me introducing myself to the bowling world, but too many cool things have happened within the past few hours that deserve this space instead.

Participation stories highlight 2009 Women&amp;#39;s Championships

Participation stories highlight 2009 Women's Championships

The 2009 USBC Women's Championship in Reno, Nev., saw two competitors hit the 50-year mark for participation, another reach 60 years and Mini Tvaska extend her participation record.

North Dakota bowler rolls first perfect game of 2010 USBC Open Championships

North Dakota bowler rolls first perfect game of 2010 USBC Open Championships

Barry Zimmerman of Grand Forks, N.D., has been on the verge of perfection at the USBC Open Championships before, and when he got a second chance to add his name to the record books, he took full advantage and rolled the first 300 game of the 2010 event.

Matt Cannizzaro blog: And away we go

Matt Cannizzaro blog: And away we go

This year, some slower days allowed us to ease into the 2010 USBC Open Championships. We had time to re-familiarize ourselves with the intricacies of the tournament and teach the new folks the ins and outs. But now, the days are getting longer and the scores are starting to climb.