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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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