As more athletes talk openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a small number of fans are weaponizing it.

A young black woman in a red jersey dribbles a basketball.

On a cool Tuesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, a fan of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team plays this song to an opposing batter named Marcos Torres. “Marco!” one fan calls. “Polo!” six fans responded, imitating a pool game. The batter swings and whiffs. The cacophony begins again. “Marco!” “Polo!” Baseball fans are … Read more

How height affects sports performance: Best sports for tall, average, and short athletes – Muscles and Fitness

How height affects sports performance: Best sports for tall, average, and short athletes - Muscles and Fitness

While many of us grow up dreaming of imitating Michael Jordan’s slam dunks or winning at tennis like Novak Djokovic, a new list shows you may have a better chance of success if you choose a sport that suits your height. The list below, based on analysis by Casino Kings, suggests that certain sports strongly … Read more

Study: Vital Protein Collagen Regulates Bone Turnover in Female Endurance Athletes

Study: Vital Protein Collagen Regulates Bone Turnover in Female Endurance Athletes

Published in Frontiers of nutritionThis study investigated the effects of Vital Protein CP supplementation in premenopausal female endurance athletes who experience cyclical hormonal fluctuations and an increased risk of decreased energy availability. These groups can influence bone turnover and inflammation both independently and interactively. Researchers from Fitchburg State University and the University of Connecticut in … Read more