The NFL is taking a closer look at the surfaces its games are played on, trying to create a more consistent playing field across all stadiums. But young athletes across the country shift between grass ...

Most athletes play ping-pong to whet their competitive instincts or kill time, but what if it could improve performance?

Is it to be the “best?" Or is it to just enjoy the experience? “Dad, according to Mom, asked the parents in our group not to worry about how good we were, or weren’t,” writes author Harvey Araton, ...

More than three decades after she burst on to the tennis scene, Venus Williams is still playing at the top level. She’s not the only one. So why are we seeing elite athletes carrying on into their ...

All forms of exercise help you live longer, but some activities come with extra benefits. By Simar Bajaj Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to lengthen your life. Research consistently ...

ESCONDIDO — Like many mothers in Southern California, Paula Gartin put her twin son and daughter, Mikey and Maddy, into youth sports leagues as soon as they were old enough. For years, they loved ...