Football players, whether pro or varsity, need to jump a lot. But how do their bodies handle these jumps differently? A recent study looked at how professional and varsity football players from Ecuador perform two types of jumps: countermovement jumps with arm swing (CMJAS) and approach jumps (AJ).
The NFL saw a major shake-up as the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets completed a surprising trade. The Colts are bringing in star cornerback Sauce Gardner, while the Jets are receiving wide receiver AD Mitchell and two first-round draft picks. Gardner, who is only 25 years old, has been a stand
The New York Jets have made a move to bolster their receiving corps. They have acquired wide receiver AD Mitchell from the Indianapolis Colts as part of a trade involving cornerback Sauce Gardner. This deal is a part of a larger trade that saw the Jets send Gardner to the Colts. In return, the Jets
Jaire Alexander, a cornerback with a strong track record, has moved from the Baltimore Ravens to the Philadelphia Eagles. This trade happened after he spent weeks on the sidelines, barely getting any playing time. Alexander, now 28, only played in two games this season for the Ravens. He was on the
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has narrowed down its list of senior candidates for the Class of 2026. Out of 52 contenders, 34 have made it to the next round. These players last took the field in the year 2000. A special committee reviewed the candidates and voted for their top 25 picks. The top 25,
The soccer community is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a tragic car accident in Spain. Diogo, a star player for Liverpool and Portugal, was just 28 years old, while André, also a professional footballer, was 25. The accident occurred early Thursday mo
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a big move by bringing in tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins. This trade is part of a larger deal that also involves cornerback Jalen Ramsey coming to Pittsburgh and Minkah Fitzpatrick heading back to Miami. The Steelers gave up a 2027 fifth-round pick an
The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers are on the brink of a significant trade. The deal involves sending edge rusher Bryce Huff to the 49ers in exchange for a mid-round draft pick. Both teams are eager to make this happen, but there's a catch. The trade can't be completed until after June
The NFL draft is always an exciting event, but the fun doesn't stop after one year. As soon as one draft ends, fans start looking ahead to the next. The 2026 NFL Draft is no exception, and speculation is already buzzing about who the Detroit Lions might pick. This early look isn't set in stone, but
The 2025 NFL draft is shaping up to be an exciting event with some unexpected twists. The Tennessee Titans have their eyes set on Cam Ward, a quarterback from Miami, who is expected to be their first pick. This move is not surprising, given that the Titans did not make any significant plays for a
