Today: September 16, 2024
Today: September 16, 2024

athletes

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Olympics-Swimming-Hunter becomes hunted as McKeown braces for charging Smith

Kaylee McKeown has ruled women's backstroke with an iron fist since dominating the Tokyo Olympics but a young American with a chip on her shoulder could derail the

Olympics-Swimming-Hunter becomes hunted as McKeown braces for charging Smith
Economy|Sports

Three financial tips for American Olympians and future athletes

Being an Olympic athlete in the U.S. is not just arduous physically but often financially as well.

Three financial tips for American Olympians and future athletes
Sports

NCAA president shifts focus to employment status of college athletes during Senate hearing

During a Senate hearing, NCAA President Charlie Baker shifted the focus of college sports’ need for federal legislation away from regulating how athletes can be compensated for their fame to the looming possibility of the players being deemed employees of their schools

NCAA president shifts focus to employment status of college athletes during Senate hearing
News|Sports

NCAA says a redshirt eligibility rule still applies, fears free agency if it loses transfer suit

College basketball programs with athletes who have transferred two or more times previously are consulting their legal teams about whether to let them play

NCAA says a redshirt eligibility rule still applies, fears free agency if it loses transfer suit
Sports

American Hunter Armstrong gets 2 more medals on final day of swim worlds. Israeli swimmer is jeered

American swimmer Hunter Armstrong helped himself to two more medals on the closing day of the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar

American Hunter Armstrong gets 2 more medals on final day of swim worlds. Israeli swimmer is jeered
Sports

MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers

Major League Baseball’s move to slice two seconds off the pitch clock with runners on base is too much, too soon, according to the head of the players’ union

MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers
Sports

Dartmouth men's basketball vote to unionize seen as overdue milestone to college athlete advocates

For those who have led unsuccessful labor movements involving NCAA athletes, the vote by Dartmouth men’s basketball players felt momentous

Dartmouth men's basketball vote to unionize seen as overdue milestone to college athlete advocates
Health|News|Sports

50 years later, Tommy John surgery remains a game-changer

There is a bridge that runs from Tommy John and Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974, all the way to Justin Verlander and Bryce Harper

50 years later, Tommy John surgery remains a game-changer
Sports

Multiple-transfer athletes can play next fall while a lawsuit continues, the NCAA says

The NCAA says athletes who have transferred multiple times can compete in the next academic year

Multiple-transfer athletes can play next fall while a lawsuit continues, the NCAA says
Health|Science|Sports

Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome

Athletes have different gut microbiomes compared with the general population. Some of these microbes are thought to improve endurance and recovery by optimizing the cell’s powerhouses.

Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals in Paris

Athletes on the hunt for Olympic gold will also be chasing likes and follows on social media in Paris, as a battle for a coveted piece of viral fame kicks off at

Olympics-Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals in Paris
Health|Sports

Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices

An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.

Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices
News|Sports

Do Olympians get paid? Everything you need to know about prize money – for some – at Paris Games

Do Olympians get paid? Everything you need to know about prize money – for some – at Paris Games

Do Olympians get paid? Everything you need to know about prize money – for some – at Paris Games
Arts

By revealing their mental health struggles, pro athletes are scoring with fans

Talking about mental health can be difficult for anyone. It’s even harder for athletes, who are expected to exhibit mental toughness.

By revealing their mental health struggles, pro athletes are scoring with fans
Sports

HYROX: These two women are at the forefront of a ‘body-breaking’ fitness race with Olympic aspirations

HYROX is a race that requires strength and endurance, pushing the fittest of the fit to the edge of what they think is possible. The fitness phenomenon has seen rapid growth in recent years and organizers hope to one day see it at the Olympic Games.

HYROX: These two women are at the forefront of a ‘body-breaking’ fitness race with Olympic aspirations
News|Opinion|Sports

Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles

It’s been 100 years since a Scottish runner famously refused to race on a Sunday at the Paris Olympics because of his Christian beliefs

Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
Sports

Rublev falls in the French Open third round while Swiatek, Gauff, Sinner move on

Sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev has lost to Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets in the French Open third round and berated himself for his behavior

Rublev falls in the French Open third round while Swiatek, Gauff, Sinner move on

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