Sports

Are you overconsuming caffeine in the form of energy drinks?
Chris Gorski, Editor
Pain, gastrointestinal distress, blisters, chafing, mental fatigue and dehydration. Extreme challenges to a tough sport.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Most adults aren't well hydrated, but how much water should we drink per day?
Sofie Bates, Contributor
Baseball fans are quick to think the player is safe, but they're often wrong.
Sofie Bates, Contributor
When it comes to scoring a goal, soccer ball design is crucial to a player's success.
Rodrigo Pérez Ortega, Contributor
Endurance exercise favors the growth of some gut bacteria, which might provide athletes with an extra boost.
Rodrigo Pérez Ortega, Contributor
A short conversation with circadian rhythms researcher Ravi Allada
Chris Gorski, Editor
Drivers’ bodies overheat, their hearts race, and they face extreme G-forces.
Chris Gorski, Editor
How well future pros sprint, jump and lift weights at the NFL Scouting Combine may tell us only a little bit about their career success.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
Research suggests most North American college and professional hockey players don't specialize as youngsters.
Brian Owens, Contributor
New safety rules pose challenges for players and officials.
Chris Gorski, Editor
New research suggests that despite being tired, athletes can still sprint at top speed near the end of a long match.
Chris Gorski, Editor