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If you are an athlete, you are your own brand - and social media is your main asset.

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Don't let a bad ump ruin your game. Instead, use respect and communication to your advantage.

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The next time your child is on the bench, don't freak out. Instead, embrace what it will teach them.

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Competition can be ugly during early childhood. How can parents of young children get them started on the right foot?

Discover how to identify if it's time to find a different coach for your child and what steps to take.

Get youth athletes headed in the right direction and keep despair at bay.

Bad coaches exhibit several common behaviours. Learn how to identify bad coaching behaviour so that you can make decisions to allow your child to better enjoy sport.

For Tatiana Kashirina and Ilya Ilyin, age, ethnicity, and nationality have no bearing on what they can accomplish.

How much recovery do athletes need, and how do we figure that out? A new study has some answers.

Major League Soccer is becoming more popular in the United States, but it faces an uphill battle in winning over the hearts of Americans. Here's why.

If you've ever watched a tennis match, you know the players make a lot of noise. A new study asks whether grunting is actually helpful, or just a waste of energy.