Fearless Surfer Conquers Epic 100-Foot Wave
World record-holding surfer and known thrill-seeker Garrett McNamara is believed to have surfed the biggest wave ever, a 100-footer he rode off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal.
View ArticleThere’s No Place for Fear When Riding a 100-Foot Wave
Garrett McNamara felt many things as the monster wave approached. Excitement. Awe. Joy. The one thing he did not feel, however, is fear.
View ArticleA Doctor’s Prescription for Surviving Football Withdrawal
You're a diehard hardcore fan who woke up feeling withdrawn and down, unable to see any reason to get out of bed and face the world. Do not fear. You are suffering from football withdrawal. And a...
View ArticleBlame an ‘Abnormality,’ Not Beyoncé, for the Super Bowl Blackout
The New Orleans utility that provides power to the Superdome blames the outage on "an abnormality," but so far can't say just why Super Bowl XLVII went dark during the second half.
View ArticlePlaying for Fun Could Reduce Sports Injuries
Playing in the occasional pickup basketball game or sandlot ballgame could be an excellent way for young athletes to avoid injuries.
View Article‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius Charged With Girlfriend’s Murder
The arrest of Oscar Pistorius is a tragic epilogue to a story that transcended sports and inspired millions of people.
View ArticleGoogle Maps Takes You Inside Colts’ Stadium
Google has added to its insane database of maps by mapping Lucas Oil Stadium, home to the Indianapolis Colts.
View ArticleSailboat Crew Breaks Speed Record in NY-to-SF Voyage
Famed Italian skipper Giovanni Soldini and his tireless crew of eight sailors obliterated the record for sailing the "Golden Route" from New York to San Francisco, shaving a full 10 days off the...
View ArticleWant to Play in the NHL? Better Hope You Were Born in the Right Month
A pair of psychology professors have discovered that a hockey player's month of birth influences how scouts and coaches judge his talent, and this subconscious selection bias often puts the wrong...
View ArticleStudy: Even Light Soccer Headers Can Harm Cognitive Function
One thing that makes the beautiful game beautiful is the way the ball moves so effortlessly from foot to head to chest and back. But those skilled and deliberate headers may be ever so slightly but...
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