In the pressure cooker that is March Madness, some teams collapse and others thrive. Players and coaches who compete every year for that one shining moment strive to understand what makes that important difference. The first round of the men’s…
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UNLV Experts Available: Super Bowl 2024
The Super Bowl: It’s annually one of the nation’s most-watched television broadcasts. And this year it’s happening in what’s perhaps the most fitting destination yet — Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. From tourism and gaming to history and health, UNLV has experts who are uniquely poised to share perspectives on the sport, as well as the city where the Big Game is being held.
Professional athletes perform better against former clubs, according to research
A team of Russian researchers affiliated with the HSE University, RANEPA, and NES found professional athletes to perform better against their former clubs.
A game-changer for mental health: Sports icons open up
Recent news about major sports stars withdrawing from competition to focus on mental health has driven the importance of detecting and treating athletes’ mental health concerns into the spotlight and may decrease stigma against seeking help.
FSU experts available to discuss history, preparation and impact of Olympic Games
By: Kathleen Haughney | Published: July 12, 2021 | 3:40 pm | SHARE: After a year’s delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics will commence at the end of July to much fanfare, but with no actual fans in the stands. The games begin July 23 and run through Aug. 8. Florida State University researchers are available to assist reporters who are covering the Summer Olympics.
OHIO STATE EXPERTS OFFER TIPS FOR STUDENTS WHO MISS NORMALCY OF SPORTS, ACTIVITIES
As the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of school sports and extracurricular activities remains unclear. Sports psychologists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say this time can be difficult for students, whose identities are deeply rooted in their sport.
IU professor available to discuss fan reaction to Kobe Bryant death
Edward Hirt, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, is available to provide expert perspective on the global outpouring of emotion following the death of basketball legend and pop culture icon Kobe Bryant. Hirt…