For Modern Women, ‘Ladylike’ Means Strong And Sporty
Source: NPR
In its “Changing Lives of Women” series, NPR looks at how fitness is increasingly seen as a positive female attribute.
Sports
Baseball and the Civil War
Source: Pennsylvania Civil War Trails
Before the Civil War, baseball was a regional sport played mostly around New York. Union soldiers then spread the game by playing it during long periods of encampment and in prisoner of war camps.
The Football Genius of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Read about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s passion for Princeton football and how he may have influenced the game through his friendship with Fritz Crisler, the school’s head coach.
With the Thrills Come Extreme Risks
Source: The New York Times
With the growing popularity of extreme sports comes an increasing number of deaths and injuries. Doctors recommend training properly and wearing protective gear as more studies are conducted into the risks involved.
The Science of Choking Under Pressure
Source: Smithsonian
Trying to hit a ball, make a speech, or do any job flawlessly under pressure can lead to choking. Overthinking an action can lead to making a fatal mistake. Read what scientists are finding out about the brain and this human failing.
How two decisions led me to Olympic glory
Source: TED Ed
Steve Mesler, a member of the 2010 Olympic gold medal-winning bobsled team, looks back on two important decisions he made years before that set him on the path to victory.
Teen Sailor Gives ‘Maidentrip’ a Big Thumbs’ Up
Source: Women's eNews
In this article, teen Clementine Furber reviews the film Maidentrip while also discussing girls, sailing, and the importance of combining the two.
U.S. Olympian is doing his best to adopt all the stray puppies in Sochi
Source: USA Today
U.S. Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy went to Sochi to win but is coming home with a litter of puppies and their mother. Check out this article to see how the athlete is transporting the dogs.
College athletes take steps to form labor union
Source: USA Today
A group of football players at Northwestern University are coming together, getting help from the United Steelworkers union, and trying to form a union for themselves. The goal is for college athletes to be recognized as employees of their school and receive improve health benefits. Do you think college athletes should form a union?
U.S. Olympic Athlete Gives Up Team Spot to Twin Sister
Source: USA Today
What sacrifices would you make for a sibling? Read this article to find out why Tracy Barnes gave up her spot on the U.S. Olympic biathlon team for her twin sister.