All articles tagged with #athletes
The Washington Post reports that the Supreme Court will hear a West Virginia case about Becky Pepper-Jackson, a 15-year-old transgender student-athlete, challenging a state law that bans transgender girls from girls' sports teams, highlighting the personal toll on Pepper-Jackson and the broader national debate over fairness and inclusion in women’s sports.
The World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 marked the first US hosting in over 30 years, featuring over 450 athletes and highlighting the importance of cross country in athletics, with notable champions and a packed international schedule for 2026.
The article explores the role of faith in sports, highlighting how athletes like Jeremiah Azu and Zainab El-Mouden incorporate their religious beliefs into their athletic lives, influencing their performance and identity, despite some institutional restrictions. It discusses the positive impact of faith on mental resilience and discipline, as well as the challenges faced by Muslim women athletes, emphasizing the complex relationship between religion and sports performance.
Athletes are increasingly running for political office, with some leveraging their sports fame to appeal to voters, as both parties explore outsider candidates to address public dissatisfaction with traditional politics. However, public opinion on athletes' political involvement remains mixed.
The article explores the 'Hercules gene' or myostatin deficiency, which leads to increased muscle mass and strength, highlighting cases like sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and animals like Belgian Blue cattle, discussing its implications for sports, health, and potential doping risks.
The article highlights the importance of mental health awareness among NFL players, especially in light of recent tragedies like Marshawn Kneeland's suicide, and discusses how the Patriots are actively supporting their players' mental well-being through resources and open communication.
New research indicates that elite athletes are limited by a human metabolic ceiling of about 2.5 times their resting rate over long periods, with only rare exceptions during short bursts of extreme activity, suggesting inherent boundaries to human endurance.
A study finds that even elite athletes have a 'metabolic ceiling' at about 2.4 times their basal metabolic rate over long periods, limiting how much energy they can expend, with increased activity leading to unconscious reductions in other energy uses.
A study from UCL found that female athletes have faster reaction times and make fewer mistakes on the day they ovulate, with elite athletes experiencing the most significant improvements, highlighting the importance of physical activity for cognitive and physical health.
The NCAA's Division I Administrative Committee has approved a proposal to allow student-athletes and athletic staff to bet on professional sports, marking a significant policy shift amid ongoing concerns about sports betting integrity and recent violations. The change, pending approval from Divisions II and III, aims to address enforcement challenges and promote education about gambling risks, while maintaining restrictions on betting on college sports.
Australian researchers propose a new metric called 'heartbeat consumption,' which counts daily heartbeats like calories, to better monitor training and health. The study found athletes have lower daily heartbeats due to lower resting heart rates, but elite cyclists may consume more heartbeats during intense races, highlighting the potential for this metric to optimize training and prevent overexertion. However, further validation and research are needed before it becomes a standard feature on smartwatches.
Fourteen former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit accusing former sports medicine director Robert Murphy Jr. of sexual misconduct and harassment, alleging that school officials failed to act on prior concerns, revealing a culture of fear and negligence within the athletic department.
Sports Illustrated's 2025 Power List highlights the 50 most influential figures in sports, including athletes like Jayden Daniels and Aitana Bonmatí, executives such as Roger Goodell and Howie Roseman, and influencers like Timothée Chalamet and Cristiano Ronaldo, showcasing diverse ways power is exerted in the sports world today.
Recent studies reveal that repeated minor head impacts in amateur and professional athletes can cause significant brain damage and early signs of C.T.E., even without a history of traumatic brain injury, highlighting the risks of sub-concussive hits.
A NIH-funded study found that repeated head impacts in young athletes can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation, with changes detectable years before CTE develops, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.