editorial
May 30, 2017
Team captains must not be normal
We expect captains to hold teammates accountable and unite players at difficult junctures of the season, but that’s not what makes them remarkable leaders — that’s just doing their jobs. To be special, team captains must go above and beyond the...
February 23, 2017
Between the Lines: Use caution with concussion statistics
Concussions remain the most important health issue in sports, and that’s not going to change anytime soon. Not until we discover more effective and reliable methods for preventing, managing and recovering from traumatic brain injuries. The atten...
January 27, 2017
Between the Lines: Overbearing parents can scare off college recruiters
Parents have a tendency to meddle in their children’s high school teams, lobbying for playing time and preferential treatment. It’s typically part of a campaign to earn a college scholarship for their young athletes, but their efforts may be coun...
May 6, 2013
Athletic directors can learn from Rutgers’ carelessness
My father always considered himself quite the handyman, taking it upon himself to tackle various projects around our home while I was growing up. I remember a shirt he wore printed with the words, "Do it once. Do it right." I enjoyed the irony bec...
Girls who play sports report 5 times higher levels of meaning and purpose compared to those who never played.
Study: Sports play critical role in promoting girls’ mental health
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A new study on mental health by the Women's Sports Foundation found gi...