COVID-19 and the Reset of Sport
The latest GSM panel discusses the reset of sport and how it should be handled.
HEALTH
Back to school?
The NCAA gave extra eligibility to spring sport athletes affected by coronavirus cancellations. Now comes the hard part.
Managing private medical information by teams under scrutiny
The release of a player's medical status could dramatically impact sports betting and some players, led by Gareth Bale, are fighting to prevent that
MLB pursuing measures to stop PED intake internationally
Despite research showing that headgear doesn't protect boxers from acute brain injury, the sport's governing body still makes female fighters wear it
Pressures of wrestling can exacerbate mental health issues
The pressure of being a college athlete creates an environment where added stress and lack of resources leaves athletes in the dark.
Biotechnology could be the new alternative to pain management
With new technology like a nanotech patch, individuals have a new way to alleviate pain that is keeping them out of the game
New research into patellofemoral pain means hope for athletes
Recent research shows there are improved measures for balancing and limiting patellofemoral pain
Chronic illness just one more thing to manage for some athletes
A chronic illness like diabetes, lupus or Crohn's disease doesn't mean an end to a career for athletes
Fitness tech moving toward social shares rather than game style
The desire to show off a workout has pushed fitness tech companies to shift priorities
Russia banned from international competition for doping violations
The ban is an attempt to end state-sponsored doping, allowing "clean" athletes to compete under a neutral flag
NFL Helmet Challenge seeking redesign proposals
With growing recognition of concerns about brain safety, the NFL is now opening the doors to innovators to help protect players
INTEREST
The bat, the racquet, the cue, the club: these are the weapons of this century’s battles. - Alberto Rios