Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony To Have Shoulder Re-Examined In Off-Season

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 21, 2013 03:17 PM EDT

With the conclusion of the Knicks' season, Carmelo Anthony turns his focus to healing his left shoulder injury.

 Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

Defibrillator Implants: OK To Play Sports After All

By Evan Winchester | May 20, 2013 08:45 PM EDT

A Yale University heart specialist says blanket restrictions may not be necessary, referring to current guidelines that limit physical activity for people with ICDs.

Ken Venturi

Ken Venturi Dies at 82: Sports World Pays Tribute To Golf Legend [VIDEO]

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 18, 2013 11:21 AM EDT

Golf champion and chief analyst Ken Venturi died Friday after a long battle with a series of health problems.

Testosterone Levels Increase after Competition with Rivals, But Not Friends

Bromance Or War: Testosterone Levels Increase After Competition With Rivals, But Not Friends

By Ashik Siddique | May 14, 2013 08:46 PM EDT

Testosterone levels increase when men defeat rivals in competitions, but not after competing against male friends. Lower testosterone reactivity helps maintain bromances, a study suggests.

George Sauer

George Sauer Dies At 69 From Heart Failure And Alzheimer's

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 11, 2013 01:44 PM EDT

Jets wide receiver George Sauer, who aided them in their victory in Super Bowl III, died from congestive heart failure and Alzheimer's Tuesday. He was 69.

Amare Stoudemire

Knicks' Amare Stoudemire Returns Saturday In Indiana, First Game Since Surgery

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 11, 2013 12:10 PM EDT

Amar'e Stoudemire is grateful "to be able to contribute" to Game 3 of the Knicks vs. Pacers playoff series after knee surgery nearly ended his season.

Vijay Singh

Vijay Singh Lawsuit: Golfer Sues PGA Tour, Claims Doping Investigation Caused ‘Public Humiliation And Ridicule’

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 09, 2013 09:29 AM EDT

Professional golfer Vijay Singh filed suit against the PGA Tour for a humiliating 12-week-long doping investigation.

pitcher

For Young Pitchers, Lighter Baseballs Equals Better Performance On The Field

By Nsikan Akpan | May 02, 2013 05:45 PM EDT

Study shows little leaguers can build stronger arms with lighter baseballs.

Little League

Young Single-Sport Athletes’ Injuries from Overuse More Common

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 19, 2013 06:39 PM EDT

Children and teenagers who train intensely as single-sport athletes have a much higher risk of sustaining debilitating overuse injuries.

Cycling Exercise study

Brain Boost from Sports Practice: Fitness Has Attention Benefits

By Ashik Siddique | Apr 11, 2013 12:55 AM EDT

A new study finds that athletes with high fitness levels have better sustained attention benefits than students who do not regularly exercise or practice sports.

Football

Concussion Symptoms Should Disqualify Athletes, Say New Brain Injury Guidelines

By Ashik Siddique | Mar 18, 2013 10:14 PM EDT

Concussion symptoms are a sign that athletes should stop playing, according to new sports brain injury guidelines.

football helmet

'Second Impact Syndrome' May Leave Athletes in Wheelchairs, Even After Clean CT

By Makini Brice | Jan 02, 2013 02:28 PM EST

Cody Lehe was diagnosed with second impact syndrome - an extremely rare and deadly condition that affects five players every year.

dance

Liking Someone Affects How Your Brain Processes the Way They Move

By Christine Hsu | Oct 05, 2012 05:17 PM EDT

Liking someone can affect the way your brain processes their actions, according to scientists.

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