Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, has been through a tough time recently. His title defense against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 didn't go as planned. In the first round, Gane accidentally poked Aspinall in the eye, leaving him unable to see clearly. Aspinall chose not to continue the fight, whic
Hamstring injuries are common in sports, but not all are straightforward. One type, called distal musculotendinous T-junction (DMTJ) injuries, is particularly puzzling. These injuries occur where the long and short heads of the biceps femoris muscle connect. This area is complex and varies greatly f
Athletes push their bodies to the limit, but what happens when they don't fuel them right? Low energy availability, or LEA, occurs when athletes don't consume enough calories to match their energy output. This imbalance can lead to health issues. One way to check for LEA is by looking at the resting
Female athletes are increasingly turning to performance-enhancing substances (PES) to gain an edge. But these substances, especially androgenic and anabolic steroids (AAS), can have serious side effects. One of the most visible is hair loss, known as female pattern hair loss (FPHL). AAS are synthet
The Enhanced Games are set to shake up the world of sports. This new event, planned for Las Vegas, aims to celebrate the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and push the limits of human achievement. The organizers want to redefine what it means to be superhuman through science and innovation.
Young athletes often push their bodies to the limit. This can lead to hidden injuries that might not show up right away. One such issue is the abnormal lateral malleolus morphology (ALM). This condition is often linked to lateral ankle sprains (LAS) in children and teenagers. The lateral malleolus
Hunter Woodhall, a Paralympic champion, had a rough time. It all started with a simple salad containing blue cheese. Hunter, who had developed a strange intolerance to lactose after catching Covid-19, felt intense stomach cramps. This was unusual, even for someone who had experienced severe pain bef
A big fight night in Riyadh might be in trouble. Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, is under the weather and might not be able to defend his title against Joseph Parker. The news comes from Ariel Helwani, who reported the fight might be off. Sky Sports said Dubois is being checked out,
The cost of living is rising for everyone right now. This is also affects student athletes at Division III colleges. This study shows that student athletes may not have enough food to maintain their play and involve food security, which means they need more support from their colleges and
Track and field athletes are known for their incredible fitness. But there's a big debate going on about which type—sprinters or marathon runners—live longer. This all started when a coach compared sprinters to cancer patients. Ouch! But a writer named Steve Magness had a different take. He said, "H
