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Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
16 hours ago

Top 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women's basketball like the pros

ESPN Fantasy Women's Basketball returns with significant changes due to a new collective bargaining agreement affecting player movement and draft strategies.
Atlanta Braves
fromBattery Power
4 hours ago

What heuristic should the Braves use for ABS challenges?

The Braves have started the season strong, leading in several metrics despite struggles with the ABS challenge system.
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago

Should I Consider Team Travel Fatigue When Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

Travel fatigue refers to the cumulative physical and mental drain that comes from crossing time zones, sleeping in unfamiliar environments, and competing on compressed schedules. It is not just about being tired from a long flight.
Chicago Cubs
Miami Dolphins
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

How AI is pushing NFL draft prep to 'a different level'

Caleb Downs' NFL draft evaluation is complicated by his decision not to run the 40-yard dash, prompting teams to use AI for analysis.
Wearables
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Garmin may be working on a Whoop competitor

Garmin is developing a screen-free fitness tracker called CIRQA to compete with Whoop and Fitbit's similar offerings.
Podcast
fromDefector
4 days ago

A Post-Tournament Prospect Prospectus, With David Roth | Defector

David Roth shares insights on college basketball and draft prospects, highlighting specific players and intriguing archetypes.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Data science
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

The data scientists trying to lift the USMNT to the World Cup

U.S. Soccer's analysts play a crucial role in decision-making and performance evaluation, significantly impacting the team's success.
Chicago Bulls
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

NBA teams all want to play faster -- is it making them worse?

NBA teams are prioritizing faster play, but faster teams are often less efficient offensively compared to slower teams.
Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
4 days ago

The Red Sox still have serious upside in their rotation, and it might just save their season

The 2026 Red Sox show potential with a strong rotation but face challenges in power and consistency.
#nfl-draft
Atlanta Falcons
fromESPN.com
1663 years ago

2026 NFL draft comps: Our favorite prospect-to-pro matches

NFL draft prospects can be better understood through one-to-one player comparisons based on various traits.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

2026 NFL draft running back projections: Rankings, comps

Jeremiyah Love is the standout running back in the 2026 NFL draft, but not considered a generational talent.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

How to Find a Certified Sports Psychiatrist

Athletes increasingly prioritize mental health, necessitating specialized support from sports psychiatrists who understand performance-related psychological pressures.
fromUnofficial Networks
6 days ago

Start Prepping For Next Ski Season With This Glute Workout

Mikey Bell's 'Groomer Glutes' workout is a beginner-friendly, bodyweight stability routine designed to build foundational strength for skiing, focusing on glute activation.
Snowboarding
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
6 days ago

Cowboys show interest in freak athlete from the IPP program

Uar Bernard's exceptional athletic performance has garnered significant interest from NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Daughter's Sport Has Taken a Sudden Turn. She's Too Young for This.

Introducing skill testing in sports for young children can be appropriate if they have prior experience and are ready for growth.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Why your Whoop might tell you to up your testosterone

Whoop and Oura are leading health tech innovations, but rapid advancements can lead to unexpected consequences.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 week ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Should You Exercise Harder or Longer? What New Data Suggests

Higher intensity physical activity significantly reduces the risk of eight major chronic diseases compared to moderate intensity activity.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Unhittable: are the modern era's weightlifting, analytics-fueled pitchers too good?

Advancements in pitching analytics have transformed baseball, enabling pitchers to achieve unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Does running more in a game actually make a difference?

Chelsea's underperformance is not solely due to being outrun, as running data shows mixed results in predicting match outcomes.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion

AI will significantly influence football analysis and presentation by 2036, but technology should not detract from the enjoyment and emotional aspects of the game.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
Skiing
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Luke McCann is recovering from a challenging period, striving to improve his race times in the 800m and 1500m events.
Boston Red Sox
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

Orange Lutheran leads the Southland high school baseball rankings after a strong performance, followed closely by St. John Bosco and Norco.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
2 weeks ago

How Important is the 'Eye Test' When Online Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

The eye test in sports betting provides valuable insights that data may overlook, but bettors must be cautious of personal biases.
LA Dodgers
fromDodger Blue
3 weeks ago

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Worked On Getting Bat Speed Back

Mookie Betts recovered from a stomach virus that caused 20-pound weight loss and 10 mph bat speed reduction, now regaining form with restored strength and confidence for the 2025 season.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What is the earliest an uninjured goalkeeper has been substituted?

Goalkeepers are rarely substituted early in matches unless injured, making Antonin Kinsky's 17-minute removal at Atletico Madrid exceptionally unusual and historically significant.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'I still hold the record, but Max Dowman is some player'

The record nearly got beaten this week by Max and records are there to be broken. How he took his goal was quite amazing - the balance, the feet, the composure and the strength. So, I may have the record, but he's going be some player.
Arsenal
Women in technology
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

This Video of a Humanoid Robot Playing Perfect Tennis Is Extremely Impressive

Chinese company Galbot developed software enabling a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play tennis with sustained rallies, millisecond reactions, and precise ball striking against human opponents.
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

AI-Powered Optimization: New Frontiers in Peak Running Performance

Super shoes and ultralight gear make a difference, but with new advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that can look at our running form and compare it to the ideal, analyze our nutrition intake from a simple photo and help us plan our diets, and offer guidance on training and recovery, the interwovenness of technology and running is only set to increase.
Running
Atlanta Braves
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

St. John Bosco leads The Times' top 25 Southland high school baseball rankings after week four, with undefeated teams and standout individual performances defining the competitive landscape.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Five keys to winning in the fantasy basketball playoffs

NBA schedule variations during playoffs create significant fantasy advantages for teams with more games per week, making volume-based player selection critical for success.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Fort Strength Training Wearable Tracks Your Sets

We use the IMU sensors to detect which exercise the user is performing and identify the period engaging in concentric, eccentric, or isometric hold. These are the three main types of lifting exercises; you might know them as contracting, lengthening, or static exercises. The Fort uses the wrist as a proxy for bar velocity, and the company is seeking FDA clearance and will also be pursuing large, third-party studies from independent labs.
Wearables
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Many Small Leaps for Runnerkind: Wondering About Non-Linear Improvement in Running

Runners experience breakthrough moments where performance suddenly improves, often after returning to regular training or during consistent improvement phases, driven by accumulated physiological adaptations.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

What Does "Flex" Mean in a DFS Pick'em Contest Entry? - Bleacher Nation

Flex Play on PrizePicks allows payouts for missing one or two picks with lower multipliers, while Power Play requires all picks correct for higher multipliers up to 37.5x.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Scientists found a surprising way to make exercise work better

A ketogenic diet high in fat helps normalize blood sugar and dramatically improves muscle oxygen utilization and endurance response to exercise.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: Gamebook Stats Inc. is helping high schools provide a college experience

Gamebook Stats Inc. provides professional statistical compilation services at high school games, streamlining media coverage and coach communication.
Toronto
fromJays Journal
1 month ago

Blue Jays' workhorse striving for more efficiency in his game after impressive year

Kevin Gausman aims to improve efficiency in 2026 by pitching deeper into games while reducing pitch count and batters faced.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Should you be using AI for performance reviews?

Before you can even get the opportunity to impress a human interviewer, you will first need to impress the algorithm! More recently, AI has also been used to assist current employees in doing their jobs and then to help their employers evaluate how well employees are performing in those jobs.
Miscellaneous
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What can players and clubs do about 'AI slop'?

AI-generated content of footballers is proliferating rapidly, creating challenges for players and clubs to protect their image rights and brands in an evolving legal landscape.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Prep talk: College football coaches are watching track times

High school football players use track and field to demonstrate verified speed and explosiveness, gaining immediate college recruiter attention through electronic timing records.
#nfl-combine
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

6 Dryland Bodyweight Exercises That Will Improve Your Skiing Experience

Fundamental exercises targeting single-leg stability, lateral movement, and ski-specific muscle activation provide greater training benefits than complex advanced movements for skiers of all levels.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Scouting top college football prospects and how they'll fit in 2026

Henderson arrives with elite production against top Texas competition and a feel for the game that can't be coached. With Conner Weigman returning, Henderson doesn't need to be "the guy" on Day 1, but he's too talented to keep off the field. Expect Henderson to be involved in situational packages, red zone wrinkles and some possible momentum-swing snaps.
Miscellaneous
Education
fromScience of Running
8 months ago

Exploring the New Era of Training: Embracing Experimentation

Systematic, thoughtful experimentation with new technologies and methods, balanced against proven traditions, optimizes training and pushes athletic performance boundaries.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This MIT grad built an AI tool to show how hard Olympic figure skating actually is

An AI sports-analytics tool measures athletes' jump heights, speeds, and rotations in real time to reveal the physical extremes behind Olympic performances.
#transgender-athletes
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Your Muscles Remember Your Strongest Moments-And Your Weakest

In 2018, Sharples and his research lab, now at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, were the first to show that exercise could change how our muscle-building genes work over the long term. The genes themselves don't change, but repeated periods of exertion turns certain genes on, spurring cells to build muscle mass more quickly than before. These epigenetic changes have a lasting effect: Your muscles remember these periods of strength and respond favorably in the future.
Science
Wellness
fromScience of Running
5 months ago

Recovery Demystified: Focus on What Really Works

Prioritize simple recovery fundamentals—sleep, hydration, nutrition, and social support—and use advanced tools only to supplement, not replace, these basics.
Games
fromDefector
2 months ago

The Tennis Ball's Biggest Critic Thinks "They're Getting Better" | Defector

Daniil Medvedev believes courts and balls are becoming faster and better, improving play and reducing earlier complaints about slow conditions and heavy balls.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Martin Breheny: Culling pre-season action is not based on any evidence, the GAA would be wrong to do it

January competitions in the GAA are defensible when decisions follow evidence rather than emotion, tradition, self-interest, or misinformation.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How has personalization improved digital sports marketing?

Personalization is a tried-and-tested way to boost engagement while gathering valuable information about existing audiences - and is proving to be a key driver for the sports industry, says Rawnet's Harry Daniel. For brands looking to score with digital marketing, personalization is a winning long-term business strategy. Personalizing the user experience (UX) via websites and apps keeps fans engaged and enhances brand loyalty. It can help brands to grow, by extending their reach to new users and unleashing untouched opportunities for victory.
Online marketing
fromInside The Star
1 month ago

NFL Draft Expert's Draft Accuracy: Who Was Best? " Inside The Star

Out of 32 picks: Not one of the draft experts cracked 20 percent. I don't see this as a failure, that is just the nature of the beast. One grade can shift multiple picks and wreck slot projections. Jeremiah led here, but the margin was two picks.
Dallas Cowboys
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Olympic skill can boost your job performance

Elite performers manage attention and energy to minimize "thoughtload"—the cognitive, emotional, and energy taxes that undermine performance—thereby improving execution under pressure.
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

PFL Announces New Official Ranking System

In a press release issued Tuesday morning, the league's newly installed CEO, John Martin, stated the rankings were both "transparent and credible." "These rankings provide a clear, objective snapshot of where each PFL division stands," Martin was quoted as saying. "By partnering with an independent data organization like Combat Registry, we're giving fans and our athletes a transparent and credible rankings system that reflects performance inside the PFL cage."
MMA
#youth-sports
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How AI is redefining accuracy at the X Games

Sports are entering a new era and it could be powered by artificial intelligence. Jeremy Bloom, CEO of the X Games, is placing a bold bet on AI to revolutionize how competitions are judged and scored. From reducing human error to enhancing fairness and accuracy, AI judges could redefine the future of professional sports. But can machines truly replace human judgment on the world's biggest stages?
Artificial intelligence
Wellness
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Are the Enhanced Games the Future of Sport or a Steroid "Clown Show"? We're About to Find Out.

Some elite swimmers openly admit or contemplate using performance-enhancing drugs while fellow athletes express concern about competitions where drug use is public.
fromwww.latimes.com
2 months ago

The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings

Notre Dame's Josiah Nance, left, and St. Francis' Cherif Millogo battle for position in the paint during a recent game. A look at The Times' top 25 boys' basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 9. Rk. School (Rec.); Comment; ranking last week 1. SIERRA CANYON (18-1): Showdown with Harvard-Westlake on Wednesday; 1 2. REDONDO UNION (20-3): Two big games for Devin Wright this weekend; 2 3. HARVARD-WESTLAKE (21-2): Showdown games vs. Sierra Canyon, Notre Dame, St. Francis; 5
National Basketball Association
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Pressure Does to an Athlete's Body

Those of us who watch the Olympics as bystanders tend to smugly judge athletes for succumbing to pressure without understanding what we even mean by the term. The first thing to know about pressure is that it has actual physical properties. Feeling it is not a sign of a too-thin veneer of character. Pressure might as well be a snakebite, given its very real qualities in the bloodstream and how it can paralyze even the strongest legs. The way to deal with pressure, and become
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What happens during a football medical?

A medical is used to assess the overall health and fitness of a potential signing, as well as identifying any underlying medical issues they may have. There is no legal requirement for players to have a medical before a transfer, but they do help a club to decide whether to complete a signing. A medical test can take as long as six hours, and includes:
Soccer (FIFA)
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Seek Daily Improvement Instead of Perfect Performance

Perfectionism creates stress and pressure that degrades performance, and unrealistic expectations from coaches, parents, and peers harm young performers.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The Times' preseason top 25 high school baseball rankings

St. John Bosco, Orange Lutheran and Harvard-Westlake lead Southland preseason baseball rankings, with pitching depth and returning top players emphasized.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Distance, data and the new economics of scoring - football ready for a giant leap

Mayo matched six-match 2025 two-pointer total with three first-half scores; Donegal matched four-game outside-arc total with five long-range scores in one match.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding

Men's four-person bobsledding made its Olympic debut in Chamonix, France, in 1924; women's two-person bobsledding didn't enter the Games until 2002 in Salt Lake City. Women's monobob arrived in 2022. While the earliest bobsleds were made of wood, the sport has been synonymous with steel for years, although in recent decades it has been replaced by carbon fiber, which provides greater lightness and strength.
Science
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 months ago

AI is coming for rodeo, the last major U.S. sport untouched by analytics

AI and computer vision are being integrated into rodeos to analyze rider and animal movement, enhance judging transparency, fan engagement, training, and business opportunities.
fromInside The Star
2 months ago

Revolutionizing Team Strategy: The Role of Sophisticated Analytics in NFL Team Development " Inside The Star

The NFL is no stranger to innovation. Over the years, teams have adopted new strategies, technologies, and data-driven approaches to stay ahead of the competition. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the rise of sophisticated analytics and modeling. These tools have become essential for teams seeking to improve player performance, game strategy, and overall team development.
Dallas Cowboys
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What's the Point of Chasing a Plank PR?

It's just what it looks like: I time my planks then file them away, determined to last a little longer tomorrow. And sometimes I do, for several days in a row, then one day I'll collapse nearly a minute short of my personal best. I'll pound the mat like Charlton Heston at the end of Planet of the Apes, then I'll get myself together - you've got to stay cool at Equinox - and move on with my day.
Exercise
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'He thought that if it worked for a fighter pilot, it might work for a football player as well'

In 2017, Bjorn Mannsverk's phone rang. A year before, what was meant to be a special 100th anniversary for Bodo/Glimt ended in heartbreak as the Norwegian club were relegated from the top flight. A fresh approach was needed to get the club back on track. Having been stationed in Bodo before in his role as a fighter pilot with the Royal Norwegian Air Force, Mannsverk was familiar with the town, but not the football club.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Distance, data and the new economics of scoring - Gaelic football ready for a giant leap

Stat of the National League's opening weekend: Mayo kicked the same number of two-pointers in the first half in Salthill on Sunday - three - as they did across their six championship matches of 2025.
Miscellaneous
fromScience of Running
2 months ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
Running
fromScience of Running
9 months ago

Keeping Training Fresh: Science, Methods, and Strategies

Consistent, simple, repetitive training actions over time build capacity and performance; coaches should emphasize small milestones, celebrate progress, and create environments valuing steady effort.
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