Injuries are soaring as load increases in the Premier League
Schedules of Premier League players are packed with games, and many do not have a summer break due to international duties until their first games after the World Cup.
Category: Sports
Antony rediscovers his confidence after going on loan to Real Betis
Antony’s stunning performances have made him a fan favorite upon his arrival after many underwhelming seasons at Manchester United.
Brand deals are raising female athletes’ profiles but inequalities remain
A rule change for college athletes is opening doors for branding and financial opportunities in women’s sports through athletic sponsorships.
How Formula 1 is helping nations race to mask human rights abuses
Formula 1 has become a platform for countries to enhance their image, often at the expense of human rights. As governments continue to amplify their involvement in the sport, critics warn that car racing risks becoming a tool for “sportswashing”.
Multiple Canadian Hockey players sexually assaulted a woman and the league paid her not to talk
In the aftermath, significant sponsors have withdrawn their support.
Recent racism against a Brazilian soccer player is nothing new to Brazilians
A soccer player from Real Madrid has been the target of racist comments and slurs in a recent match against Atletico Madrid, simply because he was dancing to celebrate his goal.
A rough year for the New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans haven’t taken a title back to New Orleans, with aspirations, they’ll make history next season.
Elite Hockey Player Connor Bedard will save a fallen team in the NHL
The probable 1st round draft pick will become a NHL superstar when entering the league
High school students invest time and effort into athletics but persistently overestimate their chances of going pro
Half a million American high school students play basketball each year. A little over 50 will make it to the NBA.
The dark side of figure skating: Team Tutberidze and doping
The push towards high-difficulty quadruple jumps may be involved in use of banned substances.
The Boston Celtics Historic Comeback
With a disappointing start to the Boston Celtics’ year, they weren’t projected to make it far-off. However, the Celtics seemed to have figured things out.
Valorant global champion team The Sentinels have been struck down as the team struggles with teamwork and communication
The former ‘Valorant Champions Tour’ winners suffered a devastating loss at the past VCT Challengers to Version1, knocking them out of contention for this year’s Valorant Masters one Event.
Canada’s men’s soccer team qualifies for the World Cup for the first time since 1986
Canada dominated the Concacaf and but faces steep odds going forward.
New head coach moves the Canucks into an era of success
Bruce Boudreau’s meticulous yet humorous coaching style put emphasis on counter attacks.
New Car designs in this year’s Formula One has lead to unexpected and exciting upsets on the track
After new rules and revised regulations, the current Formula One season is anticipated to be much more entertaining. Cars will be able to follow each other much closer than before.
Chess prodigy Alireza Firouzja became the youngest chess player to pass 2800 FIDE rating and now is vying to become the world chess champion
Alireza Firouzja broke Magnus Carlsen’s record, the world champion by passing 2800 FIDE rating six months earlier than Magnus.
If you are an athlete without superstitions, you are putting yourself at a disadvantage
Pre-game rituals and superstitions are doing more than bringing athletes good luck.
BC skill hills are open and ready for shredding
While Grouse Mountain requires a vaccine passport to ride the gondola up the mountain, Cypress, Seymour and Whistler have no restrictions.
Recent public statements from Carey Price and Naomi Osaka are more open to share mental health illness. That’s a good thing.
35 percent of athletes suffer from a mental health disorder. Carey Price and Naomi Osaka are a part of that 35 percent both suffering from some sort of anxiety and more.
Formula 1 racing is redesigning their engine from a gasoline 4-stroke to hydrogen 2-stroke
Look into how Formula 1 ditches their classical engine for a more powerful engine
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