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A brief primer on mitochondria

Over the years we’ve heard more and more about mitochondria's vital role in athletic endeavors.
But I think to appreciate how truly important mitochondria are, we really need to take a closer look at these mysterious little biological machines.
Thus, let’s explore two simple questions: What exactly is mitochond ... (full story)

Colts RT Braden Smith continues to find coping techniques for his mental health struggles

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith felt the dark thoughts creeping back into his mind before a recnt game.
This time, though, he won the battle.
After missing Indy's final five games last season because of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder that led him to contemplate suicide, the former ... (full story)

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

MIAMI (AP) — As a new NBA season just opened, coach Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers received their annual briefing on the do's and don'ts of gambling.
Betting in casinos is generally allowed. Betting on other sports, provided it is legal, is also allowed.
Betting on NBA basketball is not.
For veterans of the s ... (full story)

Chronic muscle cramping

I just returned from a long bike ride sporting some crazy sore legs, and the funny thing is that they aren’t sore as a result of the distance I covered - about two hundred miles - but more from the cramping I endured on the first day of cycling.
Now I’ve always had cramping issues, and I do mean bad cramping issues. ... (full story)

What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls

WASHINGTON (AP) — As legalized sports betting expands, recent polling suggests that Americans have become increasingly critical of its role in U.S. society and sports — although they're more tolerant of it for professional sports.
Betting scandals have multiplied since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 struck d ... (full story)