Miscellaneous

Today I read an article stating that Justin Verlander would like to pitch in the MLB until he is 45 years old. I thought of a few others who defied Father Time.

People climb barehanded up the outside of tall structures as a show of bravado, to make a political statement, or simply for the fun of it. No, really.

A guide to aggression in sports psychology, featuring examples, types, definitions, and theories to help you understand assertiveness, catharsis, and aggressive behaviours and how they apply to the world of sports.

As someone who has played a variety of sports over the decades, I'm aware of the numerous advantages that can be gained, but I thought it would be instructive to list the negatives that I've encountered. Here are 10 disadvantages of playing sports.

Organizational skills, advance planning, and good volunteers are vital in organizing a successful cross country meet. Use this checklist to keep you on track.

On August 1, 2018, the Royal St. John's Regatta, the oldest organized sporting event in North America, celebrated its 200th anniversary. This is a brief history of this famous and prestigious annual rowing competition.

Hand-eye coordination is an important skill but is often underrated in most sports. In sports, it's used from start to finish. It's essential for all athletes to possess strong hand-eye coordination.

Ferret legging, or “put-‘em-down” as it’s known to aficionados, is a contest of endurance and pain that seems about as loopy as it’s possible to get.

Competitive eating involves consuming huge quantities of food in a restricted time period. A famous example is Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest each July 4. We examine if speed eating is a true sport.

If you have to make weight for a meet or tournament with a same day weigh-in, then your usual water cutting strategies may not work. Try these strategies to ensure you make weight without feeling overly fatigued or putting your health at risk.

An argument for college athletes getting paid.

Here is a comprehensive list of cool, clever, and funny team names for every imaginable sport or league. Steal one for your team or use these as inspiration to come up with a unique name of your own.

Many fans believe their teams are cursed by some malevolent force that destines them to be losers; obviously it can’t be because they are not good enough to win.

The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is held every year in June. Since the races started in 1907, 270 riders have been killed on the island’s road course.

C. T. Studd was a successful English cricketer who gave it all up to follow a completely new career as a Christian missionary in China, India, and Africa.

A look at skating and its impact on popular culture.