Distance runner breaks national record with a negative-split strategy
Coaches say the pacing plan, not raw speed, is what finally broke a decade-old mark.
The mid-range shot is quietly making a comeback
After a decade of three-point obsession, a handful of contenders are betting on the pull-up jumper again.
Why more players are switching to heavier string setups
A shift toward thicker gauges and lower tension is changing how the modern serve is built.
Underwater dolphin kicks are getting longer — here's why
Federations are watching the 15-meter rule closely as underwater phases keep stretching.
Aero gains are now coming from the rider, not just the bike
Wind-tunnel time once reserved for equipment is being spent on rider position instead.
The southpaw advantage is bigger than ever at the amateur level
Orthodox fighters are struggling more than usual against left-handed opponents this season.
How tire degradation models are changing race strategy
Teams are now making pit calls off live wear predictions instead of lap-time trends alone.
Scoring changes are rewarding difficulty over execution again
Coaches say the pendulum has swung back toward risk after years of favoring clean execution.
Set-piece coaches are becoming their own coaching specialty
Clubs are hiring dedicated staff whose only job is corners, free kicks and throw-ins.
Ski jumpers are getting lighter — and federations are worried
A new wave of scrutiny is targeting how far athletes are pushing weight-to-height ratios.