"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." Or does it? The most legendary athletes in American sports history are also some of the most tenacious, determined individuals we've ever witnessed. Yes, there are several highly accomplished athletes with physical abilities the ordinary human being cannot fathom. I mean, why else does social media call 26-year-old NBA superstar Giannis...

A teenage metabolism is a well-oiled machine raring to go at all hours of the day, only further compounded by high levels of exercise through sports and extra-curricular activities. In general, most teenagers need to eat a greater number of calories than their adult counterparts to help support proper growth throughout the maturation process and support high levels of intense...

Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, made public that the NBA is forming a new business deal with NBA Africa. This announcement on Monday morning described Silver's and the NBA's motive to bring a new level to the professional basketball league of Africa. The NBA today announced the formation of NBA Africa, a new entity that will conduct the league’s business in...

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If you are like many athletes, you are confused about the role of sugar in your daily sports diet. The anti-sugar media reports sugar is health-erosive, yet sports nutrition researchers claim sugar is performance-enhancing. That might leave you wondering: Should I eat sugar or avoid it?I've summarized a sugar debate published in the Journal of Progressive Cardiovascular Disease to address...

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Another Manning is on the football horizon. Arch Manning, 16, is Cooper Mannings son and nephew of Peyton and Eli. Arch will enter his junior year at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans and is rated the No. 1 pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2023. Five-star quarterback Arch Manning has his recruiting visits scheduled, @SWiltfong247 reports. pic.twitter.com/qAn80pKQ2T— 247Sports (@247Sports)...

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing Tim Tebow, former Florida Gator National Champion, to a one-year deal as a tight end. From NFL Now: Tim Tebow is expected to sign with the #Jaguars. He's back, with a chance to make the team and help their locker room. pic.twitter.com/W2I4d3GmP6— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 10, 2021 This was truly breaking news as Tebow...

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This Saturday, people age 16 and older who are vaccinated and/or COVID-19 tested will get an opportunity to drive their car around Talladega Superspeedway. Talladega Superspeedway to allow COVID-19 test, vaccine recipients to drive trackhttps://t.co/p1BOenyuNX— ABC 33/40 News (@abc3340) May 8, 2021 The Alabama Department of Public Health made the announcement this week in hopes to increase vaccinations statewide. Drivers...

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Mistakes are part of the learning process and are indeed what it takes to improve and perform to the utmost. It is important to note that coaches also need to realize that mistakes are an essential part of the learning process. Players will make them, especially among the younger players who lack the experience. There are no perfect players out...

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Like so many other kids, my youngest started in soccer. Despite her early and apparent aversion to physical contact, she kept playing. She was skilled and fast and seemed to enjoy it. Even though I loved watching that blonde ponytail bob up and down the field, there was a part of me that knew early on that she wasn't in...

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If you’re looking for a home gym, to train outside, or even in the gym to change or mix it up, resistance bands are the perfect thing. Resistance bands take up little to no space, are portable to be used anywhere, and have unlimited movement possibilities: these are just some of the excellent quality the bands have to offer. Now,...

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