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Dallas Braden PERFECT GAME: Oakland A's Pitcher Perfect Against Tampa Bay Rays

AP | JANIE McCAULEY | Posted 05.25.2011 | Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. — Dallas Braden definitely owns the mound now. Braden pitched the 19th perfect game in major league history on Sunday, shutting...

Playing (Too Hard) to Win: The Physical Risks of Teen Sports

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011 | Los Angeles
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

The passage of Title IX has made competition in female sports so intense, girls are incurring as many injuries as boys -- and in some sports, more injuries.

New York Jets: Saved By A New Training Center?

inc.com | ĆƒĘ’Ć¢ā‚¬Å”Ćƒā€šĆ‚Ā Jason Del Rey | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business

In the past year, much of [the Jets former] stigma has dissolved. Some credit goes to fiery new head coach Rex Ryan. Some goes to Mark Sanchez, the yo...

University Of Wisconsin, Nike Cut Ties: Labor Concerns Spur Split

AP | RYAN J. FOLEY | Posted 05.25.2011 | College

MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin canceled its licensing agreement with Nike Inc. on Friday, becoming the first university to take that st...

How the Mind Determines Athletic Success, Part 2

Morty Lefkoe | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Morty Lefkoe

Nothing is inherently stressful. In other words, stress doesn't exist "out there" and nothing "out there" causes stress. Stress originates in the mind and exists only in the mind.

What Cost Athletics? Fordham Wins a Rare New York Hoops Battle

Joe Favorito | Posted 05.25.2011 | New York
Joe Favorito

While Fordham secured former Hofstra coach Tom Pecora to lead them out of a 17-year drought, the search for St. John's and Seton Hall goes on.

Obama Could Use Another Pair of Athletic Shorts

Danny Groner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Danny Groner

Last week's photo of President Obama stuffing Reggie Love during a pick-up basketball game was the latest in a series of photos taken of the president playing in pants instead of shorts.

Tee Off On This: Sleep Better, Golf Better

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Michael J. Breus

I don't know any avid golfer who isn't looking for tips to improve his or her game. And now I finally have proof to make a case for my area of expertise: better sleep.

Concussions Aren't Just for Football Players

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

When one talks about concussions during sports, football and hockey are the typical talking points. Unfortunately, baseball players aren't immune to suffering head injuries.

Injuries Occur When Kids Are too Active in Sports

Ramon Resa, MD | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Ramon Resa, MD

I advocate for our kids to become more balanced. Stressful organized sports take away from family time, and the experience no longer remains a simple and pleasurable experience.

Not Your Regular 21-Year-Old Snowboarder: A Q&A with Kevin Pearce

Erica Boeke | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Erica Boeke

There are a dozens of up-and-coming athletes who are looking to go for the gold and the glory in 2010 -- but one rising young snowboarding star is also looking to change the face of his sport.

America's Greenest Colleges: Did Your School Make the Grade?

Avital Andrews | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Avital Andrews

While the good folks at U.S. News and World Report ascribe certain measurements of prestige to their college rankings, we rated schools based on what matters most to us.

Athletic Blacks vs Smart Whites: Why Sports Stereotypes Are Wrong

Casey Gane-McCalla | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Casey Gane-McCalla

Biological factors do not compel people from certain races to excel in certain sports. Cultural factors do.

Roundballer In Chief: Lessons from the Mario Cuomo Basketball League

Andrew Stengel | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Andrew Stengel

I have some advice for those who played basketball with then-candidate Obama: the game will change once the oath of office is administered. I know because I was on Gov. Cuomo's team.

Five Ways to Green Your Yoga Workout

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Mairi Beautyman

It's good for the mind, the body, how about the earth? Here are five ways to green your yoga workout. 1. Buy a Non-Toxic Yoga Mat from Plank Did you...

Raising A Child Athlete: How To Do It Right

Mona Ackerman | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Mona Ackerman

Q: I have a friend whose child is an athletic superstar. This ten year old has been focused on ice skating since she was four years old. She has...

Eating Disorder Roulette

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Why do teens get eating disorders? Blame it on their friends! But wait, it's not that simple. In fact, it doesn't matter which group teen girls actually fall into, but only which group they most identify with.