Injuries are an unfortunate occurrence. When world-class athletes push their bodies to the absolute limit, the impacts and wear and tear can gradually accumulate. At the same time, safety measures and injury prevention techniques have improved over the years across…
With over 450,000 high school students competing nationwide, cross country racing continues growing in popularity as one of America’s most accessible and rewarding sports. I remember the proud exhaustion from pushing my body to the limit through fields, trails, and…
Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing college and high school sports, with participation numbers rising over 200% in the past decade. Yet this rapid expansion should come as no surprise. One glimpse of the lightning-quick pace, skilled stick work, hard…
Volleyball is one of the most widely played sports in the world, with over 800 million players spanning over 200 countries. Yet despite its global reach, volleyball often flies under the radar compared to more commercialized sports. However, one glance…
Debates rage endlessly across bars, offices, and locker rooms over which sport reigns supreme. Diehard fans boast of their beloved pastimes, citing traits like nonstop action, gracefulness, toughness, complexity, inclusiveness, and spectacle. But when comparing attributes across sports, one emerges…
In recent decades, participation in martial arts like taekwondo, karate, jiu-jitsu, and MMA has exploded in popularity among teens. The self-defense aspects naturally appeal to parents concerned about protecting their kids. Martial arts for teens become attracted to emulating exciting…
