Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record
Source: The New York Times
Maya Gabeira is accustomed to overcoming obstacles. After a giant wave almost killed her, she came back to conquer the waves and the big-wave surfing industry.
Sports
What Is Cliff Diving?
Source: Trip Savvy
Learn about how athletes in this extreme sport train and overcome their fear.
Is Football Worth Gambling With High School And College Players’ Brains?
Source: Forbes
Journalist Tara Haelle examines data on the health risks of football and weighs the risks of playing at a young age.
The Epic Quest to Ride the World’s Biggest Wave
Source: Smithsonian
Follow the journey of Garret McNamara as he attempts to surf the dangerously large waves of Portugal.
The Full Nelson
Source: USA Today
As many athletes and fans know, sports can unify people who don’t have much in common otherwise. This article explains how Nelson Mandela used rugby and other sports to help unify the people of South Africa after years of racial segregation.
What Makes Risk Takers Tempt Fate?
Source: National Geographic
Research and varirous studies show that genes, psychology, and environmental factors all play a role in whether a person is a risk-taker.
The science of choking under pressure—and how to avoid it
Source: Vox
What makes an elite athlete fail just at the moment they’ve been training for since childhood? Read about the causes of “choking” and ways to prevent it.
50 Years After Sparking a Revolution, an Icon Runs Boston Again
Source: Runner's World
Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with a bib number, paved the way for women in running. Click here to read about the historic run and learn how she combines sports and advocacy.
Blacks, Baseball, and the Civil War
Source: The New York Times
In this account of baseball history, read about black ball clubs’ interactions with white ball clubs and how the players fought for more equality on and off the field.
Fans Sticking It to the Man: Sports Edition
Source: Bleacher Report
View this slideshow that describes 13 times fans protested sports leagues, owners, and umpires.