New research by sports experts at the universities of Chichester, Portsmouth, and Limerick suggests reading the game should be taught to players from a young age, in tandem with ball skills, rather than as an advanced ability. The study, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise, found that players who incorporated scanning into their […] Read more

(CNN)Lewis Hamilton says arch rival Sebastian Vettel deserves “more respect” instead of the criticism he has received for his faltering F1 championship bid over the last few weeks. Hamilton’s fourth straight victory at last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix left Ferrari’s Vettel 67 points adrift in the drivers’ standings. Vettel’s sixth-place finish at Suzuka, after fighting […] Read more

LeBron James, the best basketball player in the world and one of the most influential athletes on the planet, fights for off-court causes he cares about. In 2017, for example, James starred in Nike’s “Equality” ad campaign, which was released at the outset of the Trump presidency in 2017, following the Women’s March and the […] Read more

Sports Physical Exam Athletes should have a preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) to make sure they are ready to safely begin the sport. The best time for a PPE is about 4 to 6 weeks before the beginning of the season. Athletes also should see their doctors for routine well-child checkups. Fitness Athletes should maintain a […] Read more

Rules. Swimmers should follow pool rules at all times, including Never swim alone. The pool should be supervised. Don’t run on pool decks and wet areas. Abrasions and contusions (bruises) commonly occur from careless falls. Don’t dive in shallow water or any water where the depth is not known. Swimmers should know how deep the […] Read more