Over the past 23 years, sports psychology researchers have delved into the connection between spirituality and sports. They scoured databases like Psychology and Behavioral Science Collection, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Out of hundreds of articles, 61 made the cut. This review breaks down t
Did you know Josh Hart, the New York Knicks forward, has roots in Maryland? He was born and raised in Silver Spring, a town near Washington D. C. His parents, Moses and Pat Hart, shaped his journey in basketball. Both were athletes themselves, with Moses loving sports and Pat playing for the United
The Journal of Religion and Health (JORH) has been linking spirituality and healthcare since 1961. To see how this connection has grown, we looked at the top 100 most cited papers from JORH. This data, from the Scopus database, can tell us a lot about who writes these papers, where they come from, a
Ever wondered how different cultures around the world connect various social ideas and religions? Researchers recently analyzed the Google matrix of Wikipedia articles from eight different language editions: English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, and Chinese. They focused on 23
Dominick Reyes, known as "The Devastator, " is more than just a UFC fighter. Born in Hesperia, California, he's part of a Mexican-American family. His parents, Jose and Monique Reyes, played a big role in shaping him. His dad taught him discipline, while his mom supported him through tough times, li
Doo Ho Choi, known as "The Korean Superboy, " is stirring up excitement for UFC 310. While fans are eager to see him face off against Nate Landwehr, many are also curious about what fuels his spiritual life. Hailing from Daegu, South Korea, Choi is known for his discipline and emotional restraint. T
Ever wondered how some people stay calm under pressure? A recent study found that religious folks might have a secret weapon: they feel forgiven by God, and that makes a big difference. Researchers watched how people handled stress over time and discovered something interesting. When people believed
Azeez Al-Shaair is making waves in the NFL. Recently, he was in the spotlight due to a rough tackle that landed him a three-game suspension. This incident sparked curiosity about his background, particularly his religion. It's no secret that Azeez is a Muslim. He has publicly shown his faith, and ev
Andre Drummond, known as the ‘Big Cat’, has become a top back-to-the-basket big man. He's played for six different NBA teams, showcasing his skills. But it wasn't always like that. As a kid, Drummond struggled on the court. He was uncoordinated and often fell over. His teammates’ parents even asked
Cade Cunningham, the Pistons' star, has been making waves in the NBA. Born into a sporty family, his parents, Carrie and Keith, were both athletes. Carrie was a tennis pro, while Keith played football at Texas Tech. Unfortunately, Keith's sports career ended early due to an accident. Cade, now 23, i
