Shohei Ohtani had a night to remember. On October 17, he showed off his skills in a big way. He hit three home runs and pitched six strong innings. His team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, won 5-1 against the Milwaukee Brewers. This win sent them to the World Series. People are now talking about if this was the best single-game performance in sports history. But was it re...
Warm-ups are a big deal in sports. They get your muscles ready and can boost your performance. But what about your balance? That's a bit more complicated. Not all warm-ups help your balance in the same way. It all depends on the kind of exercises you do. Local exercises are short and target specific muscles. These can actually improve your balance right away. But ge...
Jessica Pegula, the American tennis star, had a rough start at Wimbledon 2025. She lost in the first round to Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who is ranked much lower at 116 in the world. Pegula, who is usually a strong player, said this was her worst result of the year. She even had strapping on her knee, but she said it didn't affect her performance. Pegula had ju...
Scottie Scheffler has been on a roll. He has been playing golf that is so good, it's like he has superpowers. He has dominated the sport in a way that reminds many of Tiger Woods' heyday. Scheffler's performance has been so impressive that it's hard to believe he is not wearing a cape and flying around the course. Many people are talking about Scheffler's incredi...
Young athletes are the future of sports. They push their bodies to the limit, but what fuels them? Nutrition is key. Most teens don't eat as well as they should. They often go for high-calorie, low-nutrient foods. This isn't good for anyone, let alone growing athletes. Proper nutrition is vital for growth and development. It also boosts sports performance and aids re...
Volleyball players are the kings and queens of the court when it comes to jumping power. A recent study compared the jumping abilities of professional female volleyball, basketball, and handball players. Ninety-four athletes took part in the study, with forty-one volleyball players, twenty basketball players, and thirty-three handball players. The athletes perform...
The Cougars of BYU made a huge statement on Tuesday night, February 18, 2025. They dominated the Kansas Jayhawks, winning 91-57. This victory marked the first time Kevin Young, BYU's coach, has defeated a ranked team. The game was played at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. The Cougars started strong, scoring 8 points in the first two minutes. They kept the moment...
Knee injuries are a common issue, and women tend to face them more often than men. One reason for this could be the difference in how their leg muscles work, especially when moving fast. The hamstrings and quadriceps are two major muscle groups in the legs. The hamstrings are at the back of the thigh, while the quadriceps are at the front. These muscles work togethe...
Ever wondered what makes some athletes better than others? It might have a lot to do with their vastus lateralis muscle. This muscle, part of your quadriceps, can tell a lot about your sports performance. A recent study looked into how the architecture, quality, and stiffness of this muscle affect an athlete's maximal performance. One hundred and two athletes were t...
Concussions, often called mild traumatic brain injuries, can mess up your vision. Even though they might not seem too bad, they can affect daily life, your smarts, and how well you do in sports. Ice hockey, for example, is a fast-paced sport where injuries might happen more often due to vision problems caused by concussions. Researchers came up with a special questi...