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Athlete would rather lose a finger than his Olympic dream, so he chose amputation

COLOMBES, France — Olympians come in all shapes and sizes. Rarely do they come deliberately amputated.Australia field hockey player Matthew Dawson took his determination to compete in the Paris...

Simone Biles pushes Olympics gymnastics — and the conversation around mental health — forward

It was, in the words of technical director Chellsie Memmel, an “incredible” display of resilience. “She is just an outstanding gymnast and person,” Memmel said. “What she was able...

Readers respond: Prioritize mental health in sports

With the Olympics now underway, we will focus largely on the athletic competitions. But an even greater emphasis needs to be placed on prioritizing mental health in sports.I know...

Diet tips from India’s Paris Olympics 2024 contenders: Neeraj Chopra, Rohan Bopanna

India's Olympic contingent is gearing up to make the nation proud at the Paris Olympics 2024, which commenced this week. While their rigorous training regimen is at the heart...

Simone Biles makes history in Olympics return from mental health issues

BERCY ARENA — Simone Biles underlined her name in the gymnastics history books for the umpteenth time as she became the first woman ever to land the hardest vault...

How Celine Dion’s Athlete-Like Training Helped Her Manage Stiff Person Syndrome for the Olympics

How Celine Dion's Athlete-Like Training Helped Her Manage Stiff Person Syndrome for the Olympics (Image Credits: Instagram)The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony was a historic event, featuring an unprecedented...

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Navy SEAL whose workout hospitalized athletes lacked expertise, report finds

The Navy SEAL who led a Tufts University workout that left nine student athletes hospitalized lacked the proper credentials for group fitness. The workout, conducted...

Packers honored with 2024 NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year

GREEN BAY – For the second time in less than 15 years and third time in just over 30 years, the Packers...

CDC employees concerned about impacts as thousands of job cuts begin

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Thousands of layoffs are beginning at U.S. health agencies, including the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...