Over one-third of college athletes in the study who tested positive for COVID-19 had evidence of inflammation around the heart.
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Cardiologists say student athletes who test positive for COVID-19 should see their doctors to determine if heart tests are necessary, even if they don't have symptoms.
It has always been folly to believe that sports were separate from power and politics.
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Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by damage to muscle cells.
The gymnast Ellie Downie and her sister Becky have joined a group of gymnasts speaking out about shocking abuse in the British Gymnastics team.
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For athletes, COVID-19 means more than cancelled competitions. Having their athletic goals put on hold and their training routines disrupted can take a toll on athletes' mental health.
Dutch windsurfing world champion Kiran Badloe staying fit from home.
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Because professional athletes are thought to be paragons of physical and mental toughness, their psychological health has long been a taboo topic. That's starting to change.
What helps an athlete leap tall distances in a single bound?
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An obsession with statistics has made teams better than ever -- but the game is now more tedious for fans to watch.
Canadian speed skater and cyclist Clara Hughes is the only athlete in history to win multiple medals at both winter and summer Olympic Games.
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Canadian speed skater and cyclist Clara Hughes, British tennis player Andy Murray and American gymnast Simone Biles all have something in common: adverse childhood experiences.
What ethical issues should you consider when watching football?
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Football plays an important role in American culture. Experts point out some ethical questions you might consider asking this season.
Specializing in a specific sport at an early age is not necessary to become an Olympic athlete. In fact, the opposite is true.
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Should athletes who dream of making it to the Olympics start their journey as young children? Research shows that specializing in a specific sport at a young age is not the best approach.
For athletes returning home – especially those who are on the cusp of retirement – the transition can be daunting.
Australian cross country skier Phil Bellingham takes a selfie during a welcoming ceremony at the Pyeongchang Olympic Village ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.
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What harm could a simple Tweet possibly have on the performance of an Olympian? More than you might think. Social media can be a distraction that impacts the performance of some athletes.