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fromenglish.elpais.com
9 hours ago

Tiger Woods' highway to hell: Between myth and man

Tiger Woods' story can be told as much through his feats on the golf course as through his series of mishaps behind the wheel. The latest episode, a car accident last Friday that resulted in his arrest and imprisonment, once again places Woods in the eye of the storm and the debate surrounding his behavior and his life.
Miami Marlins
Atlanta Braves
fromIndependent
8 hours ago

Paul Kimmage: How the Masters showed me golf as the ultimate bloodsport - compelling and brutal and cruel

Greg Norman extended his lead to six shots in the tournament, showcasing exceptional skill and leaving competitors behind.
#chelsea
Chelsea
fromSoccer News
15 hours ago

Rosenior glad to focus on football as Chelsea score seven after tough period - Soccer News

Chelsea secured a 7-0 victory over Port Vale, marking a significant achievement in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Rosenior admits he is not phased by online mockery over character

Liam Rosenior took online mockery in good humour after a touchline mishap and welcomed Mamadou Sarr's return, praising his growth and competition for places.
Chelsea
fromSoccer News
15 hours ago

Rosenior glad to focus on football as Chelsea score seven after tough period - Soccer News

Chelsea secured a 7-0 victory over Port Vale, marking a significant achievement in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Arsenal
from101GREATGOALS.COM
14 hours ago

Now we have to show what we're made of - Arteta issues Arsenal rallying cry after FA Cup exit

Arsenal faced a disappointing exit from the FA Cup after losing to Southampton, prompting a call for a strong response from the team.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

It took me until 37 to realize that almost all successful people let go of these 7 habits, but average performers keep clinging to them - Silicon Canals

Successful people abandon habits that keep others stuck, focusing instead on effectiveness and prioritizing their time.
#champions-cup
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Weakened Leicester show why away sides need Champions Cup miracles

Hosts have a strong advantage in Champions Cup matches, with only two losses in 24 games since the single-leg format began.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Some people don't fear failure. They fear succeeding and then being expected to sustain it, because the version of them that achieved it was running on adrenaline and desperation, and the person who shows up on Monday is someone quieter who doesn't know how to replicate what the emergency produced. - Silicon Canals

The fear of success stems from the pressure to replicate high performance, not from a desire to avoid good outcomes.
Running
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Women
fromBustle
1 day ago

Basketball Legend Candace Parker Reveals Her Current Favorite Workout

Candace Parker shares her successful career, morning routine, and insights as a basketball analyst during March Madness.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What to do after a life-defining mistake

The only thing worse than making a mistake is keeping it bottled up inside. Learning from the mistakes of others could help you embark on the healing journey of sharing and working through a mistake of your own, with someone you trust.
Books
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Al Nassr after injury absence

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Al Nassr after a month-long hamstring injury absence, aiming for his first major title in Saudi Arabia.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
2 days ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
Exercise
fromBig Think
4 days ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
fromDefector
4 days ago

Jaden Ivey Lost His Mind And Then His Job | Defector

Jaden Ivey hunts through a bible for passages to share with his followers. He evidently did not do the prep-work to place sticky tabs or bookmarks in there, so there are awkward moments of silence while Ivey flips back and forth and sniffs and mutters.
Chicago Bulls
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Death hunted him since he was a kid': how Lamar Odom survived to become a villain in his own tale

There is a way of understanding Lamar where everything in his life is kind of in reaction to death hunting him since he was a kid, says Ryan Duffy, executive producer of Netflix's Untold sports docuseries.
LA Clippers
Boston Celtics
fromDefector
6 days ago

Two Dazed Freshmen Authored The Tournament's Immortal Moment | Defector

UConn's Braylon Mullins made a game-winning shot, leading the Huskies to the Final Four and eliminating Duke.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Joe Pyfer vows to change meaning behind famous Dana White catchphrase

Joe Pyfer defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC Seattle, marking a significant personal and professional transformation in his life and career.
#ucla
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: UCLA women prove they're tough enough to handle any Final Four test

UCLA women's basketball team defeated Duke 70-58, showcasing resilience and toughness on their way to the Final Four.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

UCLA gymnasts say remaining calm, confident key to their push for a national title

UCLA women's gymnastics team aims for NCAA championship with calm, confidence, and commitment after winning the Big Ten tournament.
Boston Bruins
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: UCLA women prove they're tough enough to handle any Final Four test

UCLA women's basketball team defeated Duke 70-58, showcasing resilience and toughness on their way to the Final Four.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

UCLA gymnasts say remaining calm, confident key to their push for a national title

UCLA women's gymnastics team aims for NCAA championship with calm, confidence, and commitment after winning the Big Ten tournament.
#mohamed-salah
fromBBC
6 days ago
Liverpool FC

More than the Score - From Salah to LeBron: How do fans cope when their favourites leave? - BBC Sounds

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool after nine years, marking the end of an era for the club and its fans.
Liverpool FC
fromGoal
1 week ago

Mohamed Salah to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo? Jurgen Klopp backs Liverpool legend to play into his 40s after Reds exit announcement | Goal.com US

Mohamed Salah's elite professionalism may allow him to play at a high level into his 40s, according to Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool FC
fromBBC
6 days ago

More than the Score - From Salah to LeBron: How do fans cope when their favourites leave? - BBC Sounds

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool after nine years, marking the end of an era for the club and its fans.
Liverpool FC
fromGoal
1 week ago

Mohamed Salah to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo? Jurgen Klopp backs Liverpool legend to play into his 40s after Reds exit announcement | Goal.com US

Mohamed Salah's elite professionalism may allow him to play at a high level into his 40s, according to Jurgen Klopp.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
6 days ago

Barcelona give superstar forward special leave for mental recovery after recent setback | Barca Universal

Barcelona allows Raphinha time off to recover mentally and physically from injury, recognizing the emotional toll of his disrupted season.
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Alex Fitzpatrick rallies from 6-shot deficit to win Indian Open

"It's great to join my brother Matt as a winner. It can be hard sometimes when you're constantly chasing someone's accolades but luckily it's my brother, so it's not horrific. It's extremely nice to join him in the winners' ranks and hopefully I can continue to push on."
Poker
Running
fromiRunFar
2 days ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
Skiing
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Luke McCann is recovering from a challenging period, striving to improve his race times in the 800m and 1500m events.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
Medicine
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Never Taking 'No' for an Answer Can Change the World

Persistence transforms rejected ideas into undeniable proof, leading to significant cultural and economic shifts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

Getting out of bed felt hard. Playing felt impossible: I look back at those periods and I don't really know how I found the strength to get through' Kim Little's incredible journey to overcome adversity and lead Arsenal to Champions League glory

Kim Little credits support from others for overcoming depression during her career, emphasizing resilience and the importance of showing up for her team.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
Mindfulness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Michael Jordan, 63, credits one trait for making him great: 'It keeps me young'

Michael Jordan feels 'cursed' by his competitive mindset, which drives him in all aspects of life, including his post-NBA career.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 week ago

Gimenez sheds light on recovery, pressure and Allegri's advice after making return

Santiago Gimenez returned to play for AC Milan after a long injury absence and aims to contribute to the team's success.
#champions-league-comeback
Barcelona
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Champions League's biggest comebacks: Barcelona, Liverpool more

Sporting CP overcame a 3-0 aggregate deficit to eliminate Bodo/Glimt 5-3, achieving one of the greatest Champions League comebacks by winning the second leg 5-0.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

Trincao: Sporting believed in Champions League comeback from very first minute - Soccer News

Sporting CP overcame a 3-0 first-leg deficit to defeat Bodo/Glimt 5-3 on aggregate and reach the Champions League quarter-finals through belief and superior intensity.
Barcelona
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Champions League's biggest comebacks: Barcelona, Liverpool more

Sporting CP overcame a 3-0 aggregate deficit to eliminate Bodo/Glimt 5-3, achieving one of the greatest Champions League comebacks by winning the second leg 5-0.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

Trincao: Sporting believed in Champions League comeback from very first minute - Soccer News

Sporting CP overcame a 3-0 first-leg deficit to defeat Bodo/Glimt 5-3 on aggregate and reach the Champions League quarter-finals through belief and superior intensity.
Running
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Adam Gemili retires: I missed an Olympic medal in the time it takes to blink'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, supported by donations, while highlighting the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Gary Woodland wins Houston Open after brain surgery and PTSD struggles: Today was a good day'

Gary Woodland won the Houston Open, overcoming brain surgery and PTSD, inspiring others to keep fighting through struggles.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why Leaders Who Prioritize Mental Resilience Win in the Long Run

Leadership credibility requires internal alignment between culture, systems, and external messaging, with emotional resilience serving as an operational advantage rather than optional workplace benefit.
Women
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

There's a valuable leadership lesson in this viral March Madness moment

Building strong relationships and understanding team motivation are essential for effective coaching.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

USC views its comeback win over Clemson as a key, culture-building moment

USC Trojans achieved a significant overtime victory against Clemson, showcasing resilience and teamwork despite challenges faced this season.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs archive, 1981

Inge Simonsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian, officially won the first London marathon in 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds yesterday, the fastest time recorded in Britain for 11 years, watched by an estimated 100,000 people.
Running
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Responding to Mistakes With a Flexible Mind

Mistakes are inevitable in sports and performance; psychological flexibility enables learning and continued improvement rather than dwelling on errors.
Washington Nationals
fromRiggo's Rag
2 weeks ago

Chris Paul could have walked away from Commanders but chose the fight instead

Chris Paul re-signed with the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal, prioritizing the opportunity to compete alongside Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil over pursuing longer-term contracts elsewhere.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Teen sensations are meant to be one in a million so why does it feel as if prodigies are taking over? | Emma John

Recent years have seen a surge of young athletes achieving remarkable success in various sports, showcasing their exceptional talent at early ages.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The crippling 'success paradox' that makes even winners fear failure

Most Americans feel successful yet simultaneously believe they're falling behind peers in at least one major life area, creating a success paradox that experts warn can hinder progress.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

These Paralympians inspire their workplace colleagues to pursue richer lives outside the office

Oyuna Uranchimeg balances a full-time administrative role at University of St. Thomas with competing as a Paralympian in wheelchair curling for Team USA.
English Premier League
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

Quiz! Can you name every club to have come back from two goals down and won a Champions League tie?

European football history demonstrates that teams can overcome significant first-leg deficits, with Sporting recently knocking out Bodo/Glimt 5-3 on aggregate after trailing.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'It's an opportunity to write our names in history'

Northern Ireland faces Italy in a World Cup play-off semi-final on 26 March, with qualification representing the team's greatest achievement in 40 years.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The smartest people you know use failure as a tool to improve

Wisdom is a continuous practice of noticing mistakes and learning from them, not a final destination achieved through experience alone.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Tottenham players can either 'cry or fight' - Tudor

Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor urges players to fight rather than surrender as the club faces relegation danger after four consecutive defeats.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

Former All-Star righty set to make long-awaited return to mound this afternoon

Josiah Gray returns to MLB action in spring training after Tommy John surgery, seeking to earn a rotation spot with the Nationals and prove himself as a long-term starting option.
#2026-winter-olympics
Major League Baseball
fromDefector
1 month ago

A Season For Hope | Defector

Science and art coexist in baseball: spring training celebrates human narratives and images, while analytics enter during games to deepen understanding rather than erase beauty.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Review: GOAT' does everything right as an inspirational sports movie

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While it might not be the slam-dunk everyone aimed for, GOAT, a bustling animated venture that's co-produced by the Warriors Stephen Curry (who also voices a giraffe) and hails from the the Unanimous Media company he co-founded, succeeds where it needs to as family entertainment for aspiring athletes. They're the target audience and they'll eat this up.
Film
#youth-sports
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was bullied in school for being different. At 16, I hit a crashing point': the awkward kid who became the world's strongest man

Tom Stoltman transformed from a shy, autistic, bullied teenager into a 180kg professional strongman through disciplined training, strict eating, routine, and brotherly support.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Olympic skill can boost your job performance

Elite performers manage attention and energy to minimize "thoughtload"—the cognitive, emotional, and energy taxes that undermine performance—thereby improving execution under pressure.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The systems that build star performers

If you were asked to build a future bestselling author, how would you go about it? Chances are, you'd start young, scouting for early signs of promise. You'd probably reinforce that raw talent right away, sending your protégé to writing workshops and private tutors. You might line their shelves with Pulitzer winners, assign the classics, fast-track an English degree - tracing a path right up to the gates of publishing.
Science
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Disaster Derailed His Career - But Taught Him 1 Key Lesson

Michael Palmer, CEO of McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, didn't plan to take over one of California's most beloved ice cream brands. After years of flying around the country running branding programs for major companies, Palmer was already questioning what the next chapter of his career might look like. Then, out of nowhere, his house burned down in a massive wildfire near Santa Barbara.
Business
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
Environment
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

George Pakenham Is a Study in Perseverance Against All Odds

George 'Skip' Pakenham overcame severe childhood stuttering to become an environmental advocate and role model for perseverance, inspired by wilderness experiences and New York activism.
Women
fromDefector
1 month ago

Team USA's Gold Is Sweeter For The Struggle | Defector

The U.S. women's Olympic hockey team needed a dramatic, hard-fought win over Canada to give their dominant run meaningful historical and emotional context.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Are We So Obsessed with High Performance?

Performance pursuit is driven by biological needs for safety and belonging, reinforced by hierarchical social systems and modern rewards that make belonging conditional on achievement.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Anthony Joshua's Nigeria car crash motivated me to return: Tyson Fury

I was on holiday with my family in Thailand for Christmas just to get away from the rain. I was sick of the rain, it was depressing me, and then I hear all about the bad news that's gone on and I thought, You know what, life is very, very short and very precious and very fragile and anything can happen at any given moment.
World news
fromDefector
1 month ago

This Backward Guy Medaled | Defector

Dual moguls is new to the Olympics this year. It's head-to-head heats, with skiers facing moguls, gates, and jumps-and being judged, head-to-head, on each element for a combined score. In the men's medal rounds today, Japan's Ikuma Horishima (pictured above, sort of) had a disastrous run in his round-of-16 showdown, and somehow ended up facing the wrong way. That's an odd and very specific sort of adversity to overcome, but he did it.
Skiing
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
2 months ago

The Good Team Always Wins, With Jeremy Gordon | Defector

Rich Paul–Max Kellerman podcast controversy, intergenerational basketball perspectives rooted in Michael Jordan, Angel Reese cameo in Kathryn Bigelow's film, and a unified theory of basketball.
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

MMA 2025 Year in Review: Comeback of the Year

It's hard not to pick Jiri Procházka's comeback knockout over Rountree Jr. when you consider how brutal those first two rounds were. Rountree appeared to be cruising to a clear decision win, but a brilliantly timed combination flipped the entire fight on its head, giving the former champion one of the year's most dramatic finishes.
MMA
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It felt amazing to be on the start line again': the rugby pro who became paralysed and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

A car crash left a former professional rugby player paralysed from the chest down, necessitating tracheostomy, extensive rehabilitation, identity adjustment, and relearning basic daily tasks.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Fernando Mendoza Was Unstoppable | Defector

But after a pair of blowouts to get them to the championship, the finale put a bright spotlight on their ability of execute in the clutch. Just one dumb slip-up could have cost them their fairytale ending, but everything went right in the big moments, all the way through to the Carson Beck interception that sealed the win.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

When my college football career ended, I hit rock bottom. Losing over 100 pounds helped me get my life back on track.

When my D1 college football career ended, I didn't just lose the game. I lost my identity. Football had structured my entire life: my schedule, my body, my purpose. When that structure disappeared, I didn't know who I was anymore. I had been living what I now recognize as a lukewarm lifestyle, doing just enough to get by, but not anchored in anything solid. Without football, there was nothing left to lean on.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Before You Quit, Try Letting Go of Non-Negotiable Grit

When immediate desire for relief outpaces perceived goal value, people are likeliest to quit; moment-to-moment motivation, not fixed grit, determines endurance.
Running
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

7 Lessons in Mental Toughness From a World Champion Triathlete

Hayden Wilde rose from early defeats to win Olympic medals and the T100 World Tour through learning from elite athletes, disciplined training, and sustained perseverance.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Seek Daily Improvement Instead of Perfect Performance

Perfectionism creates stress and pressure that degrades performance, and unrealistic expectations from coaches, parents, and peers harm young performers.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Super Bowl Mentality

After 18 weeks of the NFL regular season, the moment is almost here. The Super Bowl represents the pinnacle of pressure. For the athletes that take the field, it's the moment they've been waiting for. The culmination of years of preparation for that one game. There is little margin for error and the moment is unforgiving. Yet, the psychological demands of Super Bowl game day aren't as unique as we think.
Mental health
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'That's the sadness I still have with me... I can't talk about it' - Dara O Cinneide looking for redemption in Croke Park

An Ghaeltacht aim to exorcise memories of their 2004 All-Ireland final defeat by beating Glenullin in today's All-Ireland intermediate final.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Success Is the Ultimate Revenge

Prioritize personal and professional growth after a breakup instead of seeking revenge, as success-focused self-improvement improves mental health and outcomes.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Celebrating the most remarkable almost-one-club players in football | The Knowledge

Players closest to being one-club men are ranked by the percentage of career appearances made for a single club, excluding non-league and special-event matches.
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