
High-Testosterone Competitors More Likely to Choose Red
Why do so many sports
players and athletes choose
to wear the color red when
they compete? A new study
suggests that it may have to
do with their testosterone
... > full story

The Right High-Performance Cross-Country Skiwear
The sport of cross-country
skiing has always been
preoccupied with its skis
and waxing. Research now
demonstrates that to shave
off those extra hundredths
... > full story

NHL Drafts the Wrong Players Due to Birthday Bias, Study Suggests
A hockey player's birthday
strongly biases how
professional teams assess
his talent, according to a
new study. ... > full story

Heading a Soccer Ball May Affect Cognitive Performance
Sports-related head injuries
are a growing concern, and
new research suggests that
even less forceful actions
like 'heading' a soccer ball
may cause changes in
... > full story
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Study Challenges Notion That Umpires Call More Strikes for Pitchers of Same Race
May 22, 2013 A new study challenges previous research that suggests umpire discrimination exists in Major League ... > full story -
Male Testosterone Levels Increase When Victorious in Competition Against Rivals, but Not Friends
May 14, 2013 A study has found that testosterone levels during group competition are modulated depending on the relationships among the competitors and may be related to the formation of alliances in ... > full story -
When Deciding How to Bet, Less Detailed Information May Be Better
May 13, 2013 People are worse at predicting whether a sports team will win, lose, or tie when they bet on the final score than when they bet on the overall outcome, according to a new ... > full story -
Research Supports Laws That Require Bicyclists to Wear Helmets
May 6, 2013 Bicycle helmets save lives and their use should be required by law. That's the conclusion of a new ... > full story -
Camaraderie of Sports Teams May Deter Bullying, Violence
May 5, 2013 As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may want to consider encouraging students to participate in team sports, according to a new ... > full story -
Gamers Recognize College Football Players in Video Games
May 1, 2013 Paying college athletes is a contentious issue and the subject of a lawsuit challenging the use of their likenesses in video games. A new study found that many video gamers recognize athletes in the ... > full story -
Fighting the 'Dumb Jock' Stereotype
April 22, 2013 College coaches who emphasize their players' academic abilities may be the best defense against the effects of "dumb jock" stereotypes, a new study ... > full story -
Screening NCAA Athletes for Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
April 19, 2013 A new study supports the addition of electrocardiogram (ECG) screening to the standardized pre-participation exams for athletes to better identify cardiac abnormalities that lead to sudden cardiac ... > full story -
Accuracy and Reliability of Ecg Interpretation by Physicians Is Limited, Study Suggests
April 19, 2013 Incorporating an electrocardiogram (ECG) during pre-participation screening for athletes has demonstrated a reduction in incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD); however, it remains controversial in ... > full story -
Intense, Specialized Training in Young Athletes Linked to Serious Overuse Injuries
April 19, 2013 Young athletes who specialize in one sport and train intensively have a significantly higher risk of stress fractures and other severe overuse injuries, according to the largest clinical study of its ... > full story
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