In a thrilling game from 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks made history by scoring a whopping 29 three-pointers against the Miami Heat, setting a new NBA record. This incredible achievement happened during a game where the Bucks completely dominated, winning with a final score of 144-97. Before that, in 19
In the world of competitive sports, elite female athletes often face unique challenges, one of which is severe stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Two key things experts wanted to find out were: Can these athletes return to elite-level competition after treatment, and do their SUI symptoms get better
Imagine you're a young athlete who has just recovered from a concussion. You're eager to get back in the game, but did you know that how you feel right after your injury could influence your chances of getting hurt again? That's what a recent study set out to discover. Researchers followed a gr
Ever noticed some kids getting short of breath or wheezy after running around? This isn't always asthma. Sometimes, even kids without asthma can have something called exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). Athletes are especially prone to it. Think of it like when you blow up a balloon: just li
Did you know that shoulder pain can really mess up a volleyball player's game? It happens a lot in female high school players, and it's not always due to injuries. Past studies haven't looked at all the ways this pain can affect performance, like how well players can move their shoulders, their musc
When the calendar hits 2025, the idea of the amateur college athlete might be a thing of the past. For years, the notion that student-athletes played just for pride and some meal money has been fading. The reality is that big money, both legal and illegal, has been flowing into college sports, mainl
President Joe Biden is abandoning his efforts to safeguard transgender athletes' rights and wipe out student debt for millions of Americans. This move is part of a broader plan to withdraw pending regulations before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The White House fears Trump could quickly
2024 was a standout year for sports, with players from different games making a huge splash. While the NBA and NFL grabbed most of the headlines in the US, sports like hockey and Formula 1 got a big boost. Baseball also had a major story thanks to star player Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodger
Ever wondered how those ECG readings on your smartphone stack up against the traditional 12-lead ECG? Let's dive in! This study aimed to compare the accuracy of a 6-lead smartphone ECG, or iECG, with the standard 12-lead ECG in both athletes and folks known to have genetic heart diseases. First, wh
Nebraska's volleyball star, Harper Murray, has had a rollercoaster journey. At just 19, she's won plenty of awards, including the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2023. But her story isn't just about her impressive skills on the court. Murray faced a tough childhood, losing her father at a young age
