Why Medically Cleared Doesn’t Mean Ready to Play
An "all clear" from a doctor isn't the same as being pain– or hesitation–free.
How Stress Hijacks an Athlete’s Brain
Have you ever noticed that the calmest and most composed athletes are often the best? There’s a reason for that.
How Antonio Gates Went From Faking a Heart Attack to an All-World Athlete
Before he was football legend, Antonio Gates was just another Kent State basketball player no one else wanted.
The Dangers of Early Sport Specialization
Playing only one sport from a young age can have major consequences.
How LeBron Cheats Father Time
The methodology and mentality of the man who wants to play forever.
What’s to Blame for the NFL’s ACL Problem?
Looking at three possible culprits causing the NFL’s annual slew of preseason ACL tears.
How to Fix FIFA’s Concussion Protocol
Four years after letting down its players in Brazil, FIFA proved once again that they don't take concussion symptoms seriously. Let's change that.
Do Headers In Soccer Lead to Brain Injuries?
England's Raheem Sterling lobs the ball to the far post having picked out Delle Alli, who rises to meet the ball and powerfully heads...
Soccer’s Concussion Epidemic
Brain injuries in football get all the headlines, while soccer creeps in the shadows.
The Science Behind Bone-Headed Plays
How stress and anxiety in high-pressure moments interfere with memory and decision-making.