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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

Remembering Stuart Scott: Dana White Steps Up for Cancer

January 4, 2015, was a tough day for sports fans worldwide. The beloved ESPN anchor, Stuart Scott, passed away after a long fight with cancer. He was just 49. Nine years later, UFC's Dana White shared his memories of Scott and joined forces to raise funds for cancer research. White met Scott throug

Who Throws and Jumps Better: Boys vs. Girls in Youth Sports?

Ever wondered if there are major differences in sports performance between boys and girls before puberty? Scientists took a close look at shot put, javelin throw, and long jump events from 2016 to 2023 in the USA Track and Field National Youth Outdoor Championships and National Junior Olympic Champi

Iga Swiatek's Comeback Journey: From Setback to Determination

Iga Swiatek, Poland's star tennis player, found herself in a tough spot when she accidentally consumed a banned substance called Trimetazidine. Rather than let this mishap ruin her spirit, she used it as a driving force to boost her determination. Her coach, Wim Fissette, noticed a significant shift

Skiing Champion Mikaela Shiffrin's Recovery: A Team Effort with Michael Phelps

When you're an athlete like Mikaela Shiffrin, your body isn't the only thing that needs to be strong. Your mind does too. Shiffrin, a top skier, just had surgery. She's not alone in this tough time. Fellow athlete and mental health advocate, Michael Phelps, is cheering her on. Shiffrin's injury hap

The Mind's Game: How Squash Players' Imagination Impacts Their Play

Squash players often talk about the mental game, but what exactly does that mean? It turns out, a big part of it is mentalizing—imagining and interpreting thoughts and feelings. Researchers wanted to know how this affects amateur players. They sat down with ten regular competitors and chatted about

education

Friendships on the Court: Middle Schoolers Bond Over Pickleball

At Crayton Middle School, a special bond is forming on the Pickleball court. The school's Special Olympics Unified program brings together students from both special and general education classes to engage in physical activities. Jazayah Grimes, a deaf student, has found a real connection with his p

entertainment

Who's in the Running? Meet the PGA Nominees for Kids, Shorts, and Sports

Ever wondered who's behind your favorite shows and sports docs? The Producers Guild of America has just unveiled their nominees for the 2025 PGA Awards in the children's, short form, and sports categories. Mark your calendars for Feb. 8, when the winners will be announced in Los Angeles. Let's dive

health

Measuring Up: How Sports Heart Specialists Track Endurance Training

Endurance athletes push their hearts to the limit, but tracking how much they train is tricky. Sports cardiologists know that training load, which includes factors like how often, how hard, and how long athletes train, plays a big role in how their hearts change over time. But figuring out just how

High School Game Night: November 13th Recap