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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Michael Phelps, Jay Glazer bonded over mental health. It became a star-studded support system
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What makes a great teammate? One of baseball’s best clubhouse guys shares his secrets
You may know Jeff Francoeur as the former outfielder who broke into the big leagues with a historic…
Markets Echo 1999 and 2007 Euphoria As Margin Debt Flashes Warning
The stock market has been riding a wave of exuberance in recent months, brushing aside geopolitical and economic…
An MLB pitcher walked away from $12 million. He has no regrets
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Look up, Ohio! The Perseid meteor shower will peak soon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The legendary Perseid meteor shower is now underway, but don’t wait until its peak…