Hoping for Big Training Gains This Summer? Take Your Sleep Seriously
Summer is here. For many young athletes, that means the abolishment of a consistent bedtime. With school suddenly a non-factor in their routine, many teens fall into the habit of [...]
DeAndre Ayton Didn’t Play Basketball Until He Was 12 Years Old, Now He’s a No. 1 Overall Pick
In basketball terms, DeAndre Ayton is a unicorn. The 7-foot-1 center, whom the Phoenix Suns recently selected with the No.1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, throws down thunderous [...]
New Study Reveals the Best Area to Aim for When Making a Tackle
The safest place to target a ballcarrier when making a tackle? According to a new study from Trinity College Dublin, it’s the lower trunk. Bioengineers used a combination of video [...]
Gigantic NBA Prospect Mo Bamba Can Sprint Faster Than Russell Westbrook and John Wall
The NBA has never seen a player like Mo Bamba. A top prospect for the 2018 NBA Draft, Bamba averaged 12.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game during [...]
Kids Play Fewer ‘Pick-Up Games,’ and it’s Hurting Youth Sports
Pick-up games. They used to be a staple in the lives of American children. Get a group of kids together, grab a ball, and go play. It was a sanctuary [...]
Bulked Up Bengals Linebacker Carl Lawson Might Have The Biggest Biceps in The NFL
Carl Lawson had a strong debut season with the Cincinnati Bengals, leading all NFL rookies with 8.5 sacks. But if his biceps are any indication, Lawson could be in for [...]