Jessica Pegula, the American tennis star, had a rough start at Wimbledon 2025. She lost in the first round to Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who is ranked much lower at 116 in the world. Pegula, who is usually a strong player, said this was her worst result of the year. She even had strapping on he
Scottie Scheffler has been on a roll. He has been playing golf that is so good, it's like he has superpowers. He has dominated the sport in a way that reminds many of Tiger Woods' heyday. Scheffler's performance has been so impressive that it's hard to believe he is not wearing a cape and flying
Young athletes are the future of sports. They push their bodies to the limit, but what fuels them? Nutrition is key. Most teens don't eat as well as they should. They often go for high-calorie, low-nutrient foods. This isn't good for anyone, let alone growing athletes. Proper nutrition is vital for
Volleyball players are the kings and queens of the court when it comes to jumping power. A recent study compared the jumping abilities of professional female volleyball, basketball, and handball players. Ninety-four athletes took part in the study, with forty-one volleyball players, twenty basketb
The Cougars of BYU made a huge statement on Tuesday night, February 18, 2025. They dominated the Kansas Jayhawks, winning 91-57. This victory marked the first time Kevin Young, BYU's coach, has defeated a ranked team. The game was played at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. The Cougars started st
Knee injuries are a common issue, and women tend to face them more often than men. One reason for this could be the difference in how their leg muscles work, especially when moving fast. The hamstrings and quadriceps are two major muscle groups in the legs. The hamstrings are at the back of the thi
Ever wondered what makes some athletes better than others? It might have a lot to do with their vastus lateralis muscle. This muscle, part of your quadriceps, can tell a lot about your sports performance. A recent study looked into how the architecture, quality, and stiffness of this muscle affect a
Concussions, often called mild traumatic brain injuries, can mess up your vision. Even though they might not seem too bad, they can affect daily life, your smarts, and how well you do in sports. Ice hockey, for example, is a fast-paced sport where injuries might happen more often due to vision probl
You might think that athletes do better when they focus on where they want to go, like a far target. But a study had college students throw a medicine ball while switching their focus between near and far targets. Surprisingly, focusing on the far target didn't make much difference. Instead, when th
In a surprising turn of events, the Portland Trail Blazers, missing several key players, pulled off a stunning victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game saw the Blazers' rookies step up in a big way, with Donovan Clingan leading the defense and Shaedon Sharpe lighting up the scoreboard.
