What happens when a transgender athlete joins a school's cross-country varsity team? In Riverside, California, this shift caused a bit of a commotion. A faster runner, who happens to be transgender, took a spot on the girls' team. The co-captain, Taylor, got bumped down to the JV squad. She wasn't t
In the world of college football, records are meant to be broken. On this date in 2011, the University of Illinois set a rather peculiar one. They ended their season with a 27-7 loss to Minnesota, marking their sixth straight defeat. What makes this notable is that they had started the season with s
Ever wondered how time flies when you're having fun? This study took a deep dive into that question by looking at two versions of the old-school game, Elbow Tag. The game has a unique way of changing rules, where tweaking one rule in version 1 (V1) can completely change how players act in version 2
Meet Melissa Batie-Smoose, the former associate head coach of the San Jose State Spartans women’s volleyball team. She’s been making waves for standing up for what she believes in, even if it means putting her career on the line. Batie-Smoose was suspended after she filed a Title IX complaint agains
Jayden Daniels, the rookie quarterback for the Washington Commanders, has been making miracles happen on the field this season. But even his magic couldn’t save the game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12. With just 21 seconds left, the Commanders were down 27-20. Daniels managed to pull off an i
Are you a high school athlete who wants to stay safe and strong? Turns out, a simple online course can make a big difference in your knowledge about nutritional supplements. Researchers found that after a 2-week education program, sophomores were way better at finding and ordering third-party tested
On November 26, 1925, an exciting chapter of sports history unfolded as legendary player Red Grange played his very first professional football game with the Chicago Bears. In a memorable clash against the Chicago Cardinals, Red Grange was restricted to just 36 yards, resulting in a 0-0 tie game. It
After wrapping up his NASCAR career, seven-time Cup Series champ Jimmie Johnson decided to switch gears, literally. He and his family moved to the UK, leaving behind the racetrack. This wasn't just a casual trip; Johnson experienced a personal tragedy that led him to seek new horizons. He traded the
Ever thought about how sports arenas are earning big bucks nowadays? It’s all about offering unique experiences and a variety of posh seats. Forget those old-fashioned luxury boxes—these days, fans can chill in private cabanas, get visits from team mascots, or even fly with the players! With fewer b
Winter is here, and while Canada is famous for hockey, there's a whole world of cold-weather sports to explore. Just think about the excitement of bobsleigh, where athletes fly down icy tracks at thrilling speeds. This isn't just a Canadian thing; people all over the globe enjoy these winter activit
