Carlos Alcaraz’s path to tennis greatness is one of endless tinkering
MELBOURNE, Australia — There’s a certain kind of grin that stretches across Carlos Alcaraz’s lips when discussing the…
I punted in the NFL for 12 years. Let me tell you: Punters have mental challenges too!
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OPINION: Is the retail death of the Boxing Day sales imminent?
Moji Oshisanya, chief commercial officer at Vouchercodes.co.uk, told InternetRetailing that the Boxing Day sales are not dead – just…
How do you hold a star athlete accountable? We asked those who have tried (and failed)
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Pro golfer Alison Lee found a unique way to calm her mind: Reading fantasy books
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I developed NBA players for a decade. This new training method can help anyone
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The MLB playoffs put managers in the spotlight. Should they rely on data or intuition?
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I made a 12 during the biggest golf tournament of my life. Here’s what I learned
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She was a professional boxer. Here is how she learned to overcome fear
It was the biggest fight of Stacey Copeland’s professional life up to that point, and she couldn’t stop…
China housing slump persists with prices down 11% from recent peak
Property Policy efforts do little to fix downturn since 2021, squeezing municipal finances The decline in housing prices has…
The body language of tennis takes center stage in a U.S. Open semifinal of the mind
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 U.S. Open men’s semifinals. FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — When Carlos…
Ben Shelton, Coco Gauff and the science behind pre-match music at the U.S. Open
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