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Professional wrestling has a bigger cultural bootprint than many people realise. How is wrestling breaking records and why does it matter?
The characteristics that make an athlete successful can also lead to their downfall.
In a landmark Senate report, the government was urged to take a greater role in overseeing compliance of concussion rules across sports leagues. Details, however, were in short supply.
The Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend with hosts France playing New Zealand. Here’s why the All Blacks are still favourites to win the tournament, despite not being the official top team.
New research shows that rugby players’ hamstrings are stiffer than active people who don’t play rugby.
Understanding our menstrual cycle and taking a proactive approach to our periods is vital to improving sports performance.
Imagine what female athletes could achieve if they were free from body pressure.
Money talks, and sportswashing often works. Some of football’s biggest names now call the Saudi Pro League home.
Women’s Super League clubs face troubling levels of debt.
The emotional realities experienced by women coaches are adversely impacting their ability to thrive in a culture that doesn’t recognize or support key parts of their work.
By examining the FIFA Women’s World Cup performances, we can gain insights into the efforts countries are making to address gender inequality beyond sports.
The IOC needs to look beyond gender parity and work with international federations to address athletes’ conditions of participation in sports to achieve true gender equality.
On August 6, the Australian Diamonds won the Netball World Cup for the 12th time – but it received a fraction of the coverage the Matildas are getting.
There is hope for a return to a more traditional and enjoyable Olympic Games with the upcoming 2024 Paris Games.
Gender disparities in sport extend to injuries too. Female soccer players are at greater risk for ACL tears than males and it is clear immediate action is needed to address the non-biological factors for the injury.
Statistics show how a change of approach by England’s team marks a dramatic break with the history of Test cricket.
The development of a new league in 2024 offers the potential for a more unified, higher-profile, higher-paying and more sustainable structure for women’s hockey.
Heat exposure is inevitable for those who work or are active outdoors. A heat acclimation protocol, combined with heat-mitigating strategies, is the best defence against heat-related injuries.
A sensational opening match win by New Zealand proves the doubters wrong and sets the stage for a milestone Women’s World Cup.
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