In 1963, Lions head coach George Wilson allowed writer and Paris Review editor George Plimpton to enact that fantasy.
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Sports Integrity: What Is It, Why Does It Matter and How Does Gambling Affect It?
Part five in a five-part graphical series on sports betting since the Supreme Court in 2018 allowed states to legalize it.
Part five in a five-part graphical series on sports betting since the Supreme Court in 2018 allowed states to legalize it.
How to Stay Safe During Winter Sports
A physical therapist has advice for you on preventing and recovering from injuries caused by winter sports.
A physical therapist has advice for you on preventing and recovering from injuries caused by winter sports.
Jamaican Bobsledders Bring Unexpected Joy to an Island Beset With Post-Hurricane Stress
[T]he medals were a reminder of Jamaica’s ability to rise even when times are hard
[T]he medals were a reminder of Jamaica’s ability to rise even when times are hard
NBA Veteran Nate Robinson on Life After Kidney Transplant: ‘Second Chances Are Real’
Robinson’s transplant journey was long and exhausting. Years of dialysis left him physically and emotionally drained.
Robinson’s transplant journey was long and exhausting. Years of dialysis left him physically and emotionally drained.
Survey Reveals the Sportiest Public Parks in Each State
Weekends in America still belong to pickup games, park runs, and dusty diamonds. Across Texas, public parks turn into makeshift stadiums where families, friends, and total strangers gather for the love of sport. To find out where that spirit shines brightest, SportsBookReview.com, a leading sports review site, surveyed 3,002 people to reveal the sportiest public parks…
My Running Ground
On a 10-mile run, I thought about all the running books I've read—the ones that have influenced my training, sure, but also how I move through life, how I view it, and myself.
On a 10-mile run, I thought about all the running books I’ve read—the ones that have influenced my training, sure, but also how I move through life, how I view it, and myself.
Football Fantasy: Colleges Add Sports to Bring Men, but It Doesn’t Always Work
In fact, it’s the first day of practice for a Roanoke College varsity football team since 1942, when the college dropped football in the midst of World War II.
In fact, it’s the first day of practice for a Roanoke College varsity football team since 1942, when the college dropped football in the midst of World War II.
The Power of Pushing Through: My 10K / 6.2 Miles Run
Pushing limits, one lap at a time.
Pushing limits, one lap at a time.
Building the Ultimate Game Day Wardrobe for Every Season
— The day of the game is more than just the score. It is an event, a series of rituals, and, for many, it is a way of life. Whether you are cheering in the stands, watching the game with friends on your television, or heading down to the crowd downtown, what you are wearing…
Rural, Urban Locales Connect Through Science and Youth-Football
The first-ever Cosmo Bowl brought fifth- and sixth-grade teams from Buhler and Wyandotte counties for a college-gameday-style event. The effort was designed to raise funds for a science-themed early childhood center in Hutchinson.
The first-ever Cosmo Bowl brought fifth- and sixth-grade teams from Buhler and Wyandotte counties for a college-gameday-style event. The effort was designed to raise funds for a science-themed early childhood center in Hutchinson.
Contact Sports Head Hits Can Cause Long-Term Brain Damage
A new study ties contact sports head hits to brain damage.
A new study ties contact sports head hits to brain damage.
How to Navigate the Mental Toll of Being a Sports Parent
In the past decade, youth sports have evolved from local rec leagues into a multi-billion-dollar industry.
In the past decade, youth sports have evolved from local rec leagues into a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Wings, Booze and Heartbreak – What My Research Says About the Hidden Costs of Sports Fandom
When I grew up in New York’s second-largest city, my community was bound together by loyalty to a football team that always found new ways to break our hearts.
When I grew up in New York’s second-largest city, my community was bound together by loyalty to a football team that always found new ways to break our hearts.
The NFL Plays Politics, Not Just Football
The NFL generated $23 billion in revenue in 2024, nearing Commissioner Roger Goodell’s goal of $25 billion by 2027.
The NFL generated $23 billion in revenue in 2024, nearing Commissioner Roger Goodell’s goal of $25 billion by 2027.
Parents Face a Debate: Should Kids Specialize in One Sport or Play Many?
The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly advises steering clear of early sport specialization — particularly before ages 14-15 — and emphasizes the importance of rest.
The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly advises steering clear of early sport specialization — particularly before ages 14-15 — and emphasizes the importance of rest.