Fear and Football
The unionization movement, social media bans, and the disempowerment of student-athletes.
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Athletics
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Who Runs 100 Miles?
Ultramarathon running draws a particular type of athlete—one who has plenty of free time, doesn't mind pain, and is also white.
The Game Slowed Down
Athletes often claim that their breakthroughs come when a game starts unfolding at a slower pace. Can psychology explain the phenomenon they're describing?
Power, Pucks, and Parity: The Ongoing Discrimination of Female Collegiate Coaches
Shannon Miller is out a job, but the reason why is not yet clear.
Athletes Report Pressure to Keep Playing After a Head Injury
Researchers report it comes from parents, coaches, teammates, and fans.
March Madness Gets the Academic Treatment
From NBA prospects to bracketology, researchers have touched on all aspects of March Madness.
Does Education Have Any Place in College Sports Programs?
The Big Ten Conference's Year of Readiness proposal, which would push freshman athletes to the sidelines, is supposedly about giving students time to explore educational opportunities, but the financial benefits to colleges and universities are hard to ignore.
How the Other Half Lifts: What Your Workout Says About Your Social Class
Why can't triathletes and weightlifters get along?