A young athlete, aged 15, faced a tough situation. He had a spinal condition from birth, causing a curve in his upper back. This wasn't just a cosmetic issue. It led to significant pain, especially in his mid and lower back. His spine had a strange shape, with parts fused together abnormally. This m
University athletes often face intense pressure to perform. Their mindset can greatly impact how they handle this pressure. A recent look into this topic focused on how a belief in personal growth affects their drive to compete. It also examined how stress and personal needs play into this dynamic.
College athletes gathered at a recent event were caught off guard by the news of a $2. 8 billion settlement approved by a federal judge. The settlement allows colleges to share up to $20. 5 million with their athletes. The majority of this money is expected to go to football players. This has spar
LK exercises are a fun way to improve skills in young fencers. This is what a new study showed. The study looked at how these exercises affect balance, agility, jumping, body awareness, and thinking skills in kids who enjoy fencing. The study focused on kids who are not yet teens. This is a
College sports are on the brink of a significant transformation. The NCAA has cleared the way for schools to pay their athletes directly. This change comes from a legal agreement that was approved in court. It's a big deal because it marks a shift in how college athletes are compensated. T
College athletes often face a tough journey when they leave their sports behind. Many people do not know that these athletes might struggle with anxiety and depression as they move on from college sports. This is a big problem because there is not much research on this topic. It is crucial to unders
Coco Gauff's journey at the French Open took a dramatic turn when she faced off against Madison Keys. This match was no walk in the park. It was a tough, gritty battle with a whopping 101 unforced errors and 14 breaks of serve. In the end, Gauff came out on top with a score of 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1. Ga
Body image is a big deal for young athletes. It can make or break their enjoyment of sports. A recent study looked into this. It focused on girls aged 11 to 17. The goal was to see if a program called Body Confident Athletes could make a difference. The program was tested on a large group of 568 gir
Endurance athletes might have a secret weapon against mental exhaustion. Mental fatigue is a real thing. It is a temporary dip in brain power after a long, tough mental task. It can mess with your ability to do physical tasks and even make you less eager to put in mental effort. But here is the
Fans were left in the dark when the much-anticipated women’s flyweight matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber was suddenly called off. The cancellation happened just as the fighters were about to enter the arena. Barber, who had already missed the weight limit by a small margin the day b
