SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Feb 14 2026SPORTS

Olympic Skating Stars Face Unexpected Challenges

In the world of figure skating, stars can shine brightly one moment and falter the next. This was the case for Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God, " at the Milan Cortina Games. Malinin, a 21-year-old from Virginia, was expected to take home the gold. He had earned his nickname for his impressive q

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Nov 16 2025SPORTS

Why Jack Della Maddalena's Last Fight Was Bigger Than His Next One

Jack Della Maddalena made headlines earlier this year by beating Belal Muhammad to become the UFC welterweight champion. This victory was a surprise because Muhammad was expected to win due to his strong grappling skills. After this loss, Muhammad's training partner, Islam Makhachev, decided to move

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Sports and Spirit: A Two-Decade Look from Psychologists

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

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