The Small-Town Advantage
Athletes from outside major city centers dominate professional sports. Why?
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Taping It and Making It: The Rise of Kinesiology Tape and the Power of Placebos in Sports
Just because several studies have failed to find any significant benefits to using Kinesio Tape doesn’t mean it can’t still be effective.
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.
The Fight for Women’s Boxing Rights
Female boxers have to overcome sexism and pseudoscience before they can ever step into the ring.
Baseball’s Best Teams of 2015
A mathematical model says the Washington Nationals will win the most games in Major League Baseball this season.
The Leader of the Pack
Stories about athletes with flawed character are endless, but what about those who exceed our expectations?