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By 1928, in recognition of growing abuse, the IAAF banned stimulants, but without testing the ban was useless. Use of steroids and blood doping has since rampaged through sports, with cycling being the most notorious offender.... more
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Concussions are getting much-needed attention from the press, especially given the short and long-term cognitive loss, early-onset dementia, physical disability and even death resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI). One... more
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A skiing accident left Chris Waddell, paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to get back on the slopes, he began skiing on a monoski roughly one year later. A little more than two years later, Waddell was named to the US Disabled... more
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The wooden banked tracks have vanished into history, along with the choreographed flying clotheslines and cartoonish body slams. But an all-female roller derby renaissance is gaining steam — now as sport, not spectacle.... more
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Today, 70% of children between the ages of 8 to 12 are leaving organized sport. There are many reasons that contribute to this staggering decline, but one common message coming back from parents, is the rising cost for participation.... more
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The Heptathlon, is among the most gruelling competitions against oneself in the world that comprises of seven events. The goal is to score more points than the other competitors in a test of mind and body that challenges the athletes... more
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The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event where athletes with a physical disability compete; this includes athletes with mobility restrictions, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy. Elisabeth Walker Young an... more
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College sport is big business! The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rakes in millionsfrom selling jerseys with current player names and numbers, while some of the athletes who adorn team colours, conversly, suffer... more
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Why is it harder to maintain and achieve credibility as a Sports Broadcasteror Sports Journalist when you are a woman? Sports television has traditionally been a domain for mostly male sports figures, broadcasters, and viewers, but this... more
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Concussionsare among the most difficult to manage injuries in sport today. Sport-related concussionsare becoming a growing concern among athletes and medical professionals, as they are amongst the most common of injuries. The... more
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