Athletes

Living a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle, From the Inside Out

Hope Solo | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Skincare, Healthy Living, Women's Soccer, Athletes, Hope Solo, American Soccer, London Olympics, US Women's Soccer, Dieting, Soccer, Health, Exercise, Fitness, Olympic Games, Simple, Bblog-Unileversimple2, Healthy Living News
Hope Solo

As goalkeeper for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, I am always on the go. My hectic schedule can be trying, but I know that, in order to achieve my goals and look and feel my best, I need to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

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The Tim Tebow Of Performance, Coaching And Sex

Phil Shepherd | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Athletes, Karate, Professional Sports, L.A. Angels, Eastern Medicine, Friendship, Marriage, Ufc, Anxiety, Faith, Quantum Physics, Baseball, Relationships, Biology, Conservative, Tim Tebow, Evangelical, St. Louis Cardinals, Pastor, Western Medicine, Whiskey Preacher, Gina Parris, Sexuality, Performance Coach, Education, Taboo, Romance, Sex, Radio, New Age, Christianity, Carlos Beltran, Energy, Performance, Religion News
Phil Shepherd

in the church world, the biggest misnomer is that sex is somehow dirty or shameful, or less than sacred, sizzling and sexy! God created us with pleasure in mind.

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Labor Campaign Calls on Olympic Brand Companies to Play Fair

Michelle Chen | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Britain, Athletes, United Kingdom, Olympics, England, London Olympics, Manufacturing, London, Globalization, Sports, Labor, Human Rights, Bangladesh, Ethics, Sweatshops, China, World News
Michelle Chen

The long-term effectiveness of this accord remains to be seen; the games are designed to maximize commercial profit and not long enough to bring a sea change in the global manufacturing system.

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Competitive Lessons From the World's Best Athletes

Dr. Jim Taylor | Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Competition, Sport Psychology, Big Game, Athletes, World Class Athletes, Sports News
Dr. Jim Taylor

The world's best athletes hold little resemblance to lower-level athletes. Sure, they compete in the same sport and go through the same motions. But what enables them to be at that rarified level goes beyond just exceptional physical ability.

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5 P's for the Big Game

Dr. Jim Taylor | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Competition, Sport Psychology, Big Game, Athletes, Big Game Advice, Sports Psychology Advice, Game Preparation, Big Game Preparation, Sports News
Dr. Jim Taylor

The days leading up to the big game are crucial to achieving your competitive goals. A healthy attitude will set you up for a psychology that will allow you to play your best.

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WATCH: Most Memorable Athletes In Film

Posted 02.25.2012

Read More: Sports, Video, Athletes in Films, Academy Awards, Athletes, Bv-Pop-Culture-Entertainment, Oscars, 2012 Nba All-Star Game, Nba Allstar Weekend, Black Voices News

Throughout the years notable athletes have not only used their talents in hopes of winning a championship in their respective sport, they have also be...

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Accosting Boys in Showers: LGBTQ Athletes and Homophobia

B.J. Epstein | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Lgbt, Sports, Homosexuality, LGBT Issues, Sports and Homophobia, Children's Books, Athletes, Homophobia, Ya Literature, LGBT Literature, LGBT Equality, Gay Athletes, Sports News
B.J. Epstein

As long as gay athletes are scared to come out, because they worry about what their teammates and fans might think or even because they fear for their safety and their future, society will not recognize that it is possible to be both gay and sporty.

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The 5th World Conference on Women and Sport

Diana Nyad | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Women, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Diana Nyad, 2012 London Olympic Games, Athletes, Olympics, London Olympics, Geena Davis, Womens-Sports, 2012 Olympics, Olympic Games, Female Athletes, Women Athletes, Sports News
Diana Nyad

Confidence, long-term belief, discipline, grace in defeat -- all qualities that help us make a good life -- were constructed as my personal foundation directly through my participation in sports.

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Highest-Paid Sports Stars Of All Time

24/7 Wall St. | Baxter B. Allen, Ashley C. Allen, Michael B. Sauter | Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Salaries, Wayne Gretzky, Kobe Bryant, Nfl, Inflation, Joe Sakic, 24/7 Wall St., Mlb, Athletes, Nhl, Kevin Brown, Alex Rodriguez, Nba, Babe Ruth, Business News

From 24/7 Wall St.: On March 8th, Peyton Manning is set to make $28 million from the Indianapolis Colts, the highest amount ever paid to an NFL athlet...

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Jeremy Lin and What It Means to Be an Underdog

Seth Engel | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Asian Americans, Education, Harvard, Poverty, Jeremy Lin, College Recruiting, Athletes, Underdogs, Athletic Recruitment, Academics, Education Reform, Education News
Seth Engel

One of the novelties of Lin's story is that he went to Harvard as a basketball player and then, despite his diploma, persevered as a basketball player after graduating. He represents the ultimate victory of the jock over the nerd.

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PHOTOS: Famous Athletes Who Came From Ivy League Schools

Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Calvin Hill, Nfl, Princeton, Athletes, Lou Gehrig, Columbia, Slidepollajax, Hall of Famer, George Starke, Jeremy Lin, Harvard, Nba, Knicks, Bill Bradley, Ivy Leagues, College News

Jeremy Lin is making waves as a point guard for the New York Knicks, but people have also noticed he has an unlikely background who scored 25 points...

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Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day!

Katie Smith | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Title IX, Seattle Storm, Athletes, Katie Smith, Female Athletes, Seattle, Women Athletes, Professional Athletes, Equal Opportunity, Wnba, Sports News
Katie Smith

There were times when women were limited in their athletic endeavors and it was not that long ago. We have to keep educating the next generation of girls so that we can continue to thrive and experience anything and everything life has to offer.

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You Can't Take the Athlete Out of the Girl

Jennifer Langione | Posted 03.31.2012

Read More: Sports, Basketball, Athletes, College, College News, College Athletes, Female Athletes, College News
Jennifer Langione

I was the captain of my high school team and I started every game for four years. I am an athlete. The first 18 years of my life had been largely shaped by competitive athletics but when I got to college, my identity was stripped away.

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Secrets to Success: An Olympic Athlete Who is Not Athletic

Mariela Dabbah | Posted 02.05.2012

Read More: Inspiration, Athletes, Olympics, Ruben Gonzalez, Cultura, Inspirational Olympics, Qualifying for Olympics, Latino Voices News
Mariela Dabbah

Once we start identifying some of our strongest personal traits, we can more readily find our own way to achieve our goals without having to follow someone else's magic recipe.

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A Green Football Giant Helps Kids Save the World

Rocky Kistner | Posted 01.28.2012

Read More: Recycling, Clean Energy, Green Energy, Athletes, Video, Green News
Rocky Kistner

On a cool fall weekend, Atlanta Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli opened the passenger door and swung his tree trunk-sized leg out of his car, expos...

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Lori La Mont: The Status Symbol of Sports

Tracey Harnish | Posted 01.23.2012

Read More: Symbolism, Sports Teams, Sports, Athletes, Advertising, Frank Gallery, Lori La Mont, Watercolor, Animals, Painting, Arts News
Tracey Harnish

In her latest show at Frank Pictures Gallery, Lori La Mont uses captivating painting techniques to examine the intersection between animal imagery and advertising in the wide world of sports.

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Cirque du Soleil: Breathtaking 'Totem' Wows San Francisco (VIDEO)

Greg Archer | Posted 01.17.2012

Read More: Clowns, Performance Art, Acrobatics, Athletes, San Francisco, Cirque Du Soleil, Totem, Totem Review, San Francisco Around Town, Cirque Du Soleil Totem, San Francisco News
Greg Archer

Totem takes the "we're all in this together" concept and weaves in themes of evolution and "Big Bang" lushness to provoke thought and engage its audience in one of the most breathtaking shows of the season.

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Athletes Beware -- Aches, Pains and Strains; How Did That Happen?

Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Posted 01.15.2012

Read More: Arch-Supports, Arnica, College Athletes, Achilles Tendonitis, Bones, Baseball, Athletes, Instant-Arches-Baseball, Softball, Dr. Rosenberg's Instant Arches, Foot Injury, Sports Injuries, High School Athletes, Sports News
Dr. Steve Rosenberg

No matter what position you play injuries can occur while playing; in your shoulder, legs, ankles and feet. The questions are: How did it happen and when can I play?

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A New Role for Athletes to Play

Becky Lee | Posted 01.01.2012

Read More: Athletes, Walk This Way, Domestic Violence, Becky's Fund, Sports News
Becky Lee

Many professional athletes contend that the public's perception of them as particularly prone to acts of domestic violence is skewed by the constant media attention their celebrity attracts.

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Does Getting Older Always Mean Getting Weaker?

The Globe And Mail | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: German Sport University Cologne, Weakness, Aging Research, Nature vs Nurture, Athletes, Exercise, Kinesiology, Sedentary Lifestyle, Health Post50, Senior Fitness, York University, Mitochondria, Huff/Post50 News

It's the chicken-and-egg question of aging: Do we become less active as we get older because our bodies start to break down, or do our bodies start to...

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Olivia Thirlby, Jeremy Sisto & More: Today's Famous Birthdays

The Huffington Post | Posted 12.06.2011

Read More: October 6, Famous Birthdays, Olivia Thirlby, Athletes, Celebrity Birthdays, Jeremy Sisto, October 6th, Celebrities, Home News

In a world with nearly 7 billion people, chances are someone famous is celebrating their birthday today. And indeed: Olivia Thirlby, Jeremy Sisto, ...

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Baltimore Athletes Get Behind First Anti-Animal Abuse Law

Ed Sayres | Posted 11.30.2011

Read More: Law, Animal Cruelty, Baseball, Baltimore, Athletes, Mlb, Baltimore Orioles, Football, Aspca, Campaign, Animals, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Sports, Cats, Nfl, Baltimore Ravens, Advertising, Mixed Martial Arts, Dogs, Animal Rights, Maryland, Activism, Impact News
Ed Sayres

Last November, I wrote about a new law in Baltimore that created the first anti-animal abuse commission of its kind. This law and the commission it created are the legacy of a dog who became known as Phoenix.

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Build Athletic Confidence: Part I

Dr. Jim Taylor | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Sports, Confidence, Athletes, Sports News
Dr. Jim Taylor

You don't wait to get hurt before you start doing physical training. You don't wait to develop a technical problem before you work on technique. You do them beforehand to prevent the problems. The same thing holds true for building confidence.

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Pro Athletes Lack Party Shorts

Emily Bracken | Posted 10.22.2011

Read More: Espn Classic, Athletes, Boris Becker, University of Michigan, Fab Five, Shorts, Tennis, College Basketball, Pro-Athletes, Sports, Rugby, Mens Style, Espn, Style, Sports-Uniforms, Uniform, Professional Athletes, Ncaa Basketball, Tom Selleck, Comedy, Short Shorts, Comedy News
Emily Bracken

Pro athletes are buff and broad, rich and famous, alpha and athletic, but rather than suit up in edgy, form-fitting athletic apparel, they look like they're wearing coulottes.

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The Number One Yoga Mistake

Eva Norlyk Smith, Ph.D. | Posted 10.16.2011

Read More: Yoga Anatomy, Yoga, Yoga Stretches, Tight Hamstrings, Back Pain, Athletes, Yoga Alignment, Iyengar Yoga, Flexible Hamstrings, Inflexibility, Hamstring Tightness, Healthy Living News
Eva Norlyk Smith, Ph.D.

Whether you're a beginning or experienced yoga student, chances are that you've faced off with your hamstrings in one way or another.

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