Q&A: Touted as non-contact, flag football is still a game of hard knocks
Pigskin passers are invading athletic fields once dominated by soccer and lacrosse teams. But these blitzers aren't suited up like gladiators.
Jan 9, 2026
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Most parents keep youth sports dreams in check, study finds
A new study is challenging one of youth sports' most persistent assumptions: that most parents believe their children are destined for college scholarships or professional athletic stardom.
Nov 20, 2025
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The next great performance booster for athletes? Sleep
When we think of elite athletes, we generally think of people who are at the top of their game physically.
Nov 11, 2025
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Enhanced Games athletes can dope to compete for US$1 million prizes. But at what cost to sport?
Olympic swimmer Ben Proud has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games—a controversial new event that allows athletes from all over the world to compete using performance-enhancing drugs. The prize money ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Some pro athletes keep getting better as they age. Neuroscience can explain how they stay sharp
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up—they are thriving.
Aug 18, 2025
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Premier League: From red success to gray failure. How kit colors impact performance
As the Premier League season kicks off, fans will debate their new kits almost as much as new signings. But could shirt color actually give teams a performance edge? Science suggests they can.
Aug 13, 2025
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Portable test detects infections from a single drop of blood in 15 minutes
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect illnesses like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS or Lyme disease. The test uses just a single ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Japan's oldest person is a 114-year-old retired doctor who carried an Olympic torch in 2021
Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has became Japan's oldest living person, following the death of 114-year-old Miyoko Hiroyasu, according to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
Aug 4, 2025
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Women's rugby is booming, but safety relies on borrowed assumptions from the men's game
Rugby union, commonly known as just rugby, is a fast-paced and physical team sport. More girls and women in Canada and around the world are playing it now than ever before.
Jul 28, 2025
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Five ways professional athletes are redefining the limits of age in sport
In elite sport, the phrase "past your prime" is rapidly being redefined.
Jul 24, 2025
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