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Barehanded Bad*sses: 6 Sports Stars Who Go Gloveless
Back in the day, all baseball and football players went barehanded. Jim Brown? No gloves. Hank Aaron? No gloves. But those bare-knuckle glory days are long gone. Now nearly every [...]
What Else Are You Drinking? The Truth About BPA Dangers
Athletes are encouraged to keep drinking water. Sound advice to prevent dehydration and maintain peak athletic performance, but what else is lurking in...
Tweet #X Before You Drive
According to the National Safety Council, texting while driving leads to nearly 2 million automobile accidents a year. Even more staggering, the Institute for Highway Safety reports that driving and [...]
This Little Kid’s Footwork Is Way Better Than Yours
Earlier this week, Jacksonville Jaguars safety Johnathan Cyprien watched a session at Blitz Football Camp in Houston, Texas. On the agenda: footwork with trainer Rischad Whitfield. RELATED: Johnathan Cyprien's Insane Footwork Drill Cyprien [...]
Speed Climbing Looks Awesome and Insanely Dangerous
Speed climbing is done on outdoor rocks, indoor walls, and even poles—and fast time is everything. "Climbing is one of the basic human movements," says Marco Maria Scolaris, president of [...]
Social Media Roundup: Mario Balotelli Reads and Dances to Notorious B.I.G. While Ironing—and More
Each week, with the help of Rouse Social, STACK scours the social media accounts of the world's best athletes to bring you their most interesting posts. Scroll down to see [...]
Fitness Fail Friday: Don’t Buy a Squat Rack in Poland
By all accounts, Poland is a pretty great country. It’s got beautiful mountains, delicious pierogies and awesome carved cheese. One thing Poland is not famous for: squat racks. [youtube video="zTsns9dOTng" [...]
How Long Would It Take You to Complete John Cyprien’s Insane Footwork Drill?
Jacksonville Jaguars safety John Cyprien had 104 tackles during his rookie season last year. Hoping to avoid a "sophomore slump," Cyprien has been working hard during the off-season. He's posted [...]
A.J. Hawk Makes a Fan’s Wish Come True—by Tackling Him
Golf is a sport with traditions, etiquette and class. Then A.J. Hawk shows up. Yesterday at the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, a fan of [...]
U.S. Football Players Take on the World in the Kuwaiti Desert
It's only July, but football is back. The U.S.Football Under-19 National Team is currently in Kuwait City, Kuwait, for the International Federation of American Football World Championship, a tournament held [...]