Sports coaches return to India ready to boost athletes' chances of success
The group has now returned to India, where they will put into practice all they learned about combining coaching and sports science techniques. read more
View ArticlePowell wins Australias first medal at Rio Paralympics
Canberra cyclist Sue Powell opened the Australia’s 2016 Paralympic Games medal tally when she claimed silver in the C4 3000m individual pursuit on the Rio Velodrome. read more
View ArticleFormer Alberta premier saw public life as a 'noble calling'
Jim Prentice, former premier of Alberta and a distinguished University of Alberta alumnus, will be remembered for his career as a dedicated politician and a strong believer in public service. read more
View ArticleA chance to meet the University of Birmingham's Olympic heroes
Have you ever wanted to find out what it takes to be an Olympic hero? People across the Midlands now have the chance to meet the University of Birmingham’s Rio 2016 champions and ask them about their...
View ArticleMANITOBA WELCOMES THE WORLD TO NHL HERITAGE CLASSIC
Manitoba’s unique beauty and unrivaled hospitality will be showcased this weekend as Winnipeg welcomes NHL and NHL alumni hockey to the ice at Investors Group Field and as visitors from across Canada...
View ArticleWarburton shortlisted for prestigious 2016 Sports Aid One-to-Watch Award
Great Britain wheelchair basketballer Gregg Warburton is one of the 10 athletes on the shortlist for this year’s SportsAid One-to-Watch Award. read more
View ArticleNBC Sports Celebrates Legacy Of NHL Coverage As League Marks Centennial
NBC’s contributions to the 'Rugged Frozen Terpsichore' of the NHL date back to 1940, when an NBC affiliate provided its first-ever telecast of an NHL game, featuring the Montreal Canadiens and New York...
View ArticleBiomarker in blood may help predict recovery time for sports concussions
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that the blood protein tau could be an important new clinical biomarker to better identify athletes who need more recovery time before safely...
View ArticleParalympic gold medallist Cox nominated for prestigious awards
Kadeena Cox has been recognised for an extraordinary 2016, with two nominations at the British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards (BEDSA). read more
View ArticleHockey homophobia in decline among next generation
Young male players more open to LGBTQ equality despite dressing-room culture, says UAlberta researcher. read more
View ArticleStudy reveals surprising link between athletics and addiction
Work-hard, play-hard culture may put elite athletes at higher risk of substance abuse, researcher finds. read more
View ArticleOPINION: Getting cut from teams can end kids' participation in sports
Competitive sports offer physical, social and emotional benefits for kids, but it can cut the other way when kids feel rejected. read more
View ArticlePrinceton men win inaugural Ivy League basketball tournament, head to NCAA...
The Princeton men's basketball team won the first Ivy League championship tournament Sunday, earning an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament. The Tigers, seeded 12th in the NCAA West bracket, will...
View ArticleKadeena Cox wins Sportswoman of the Year at 2017 British Ethnic Diversity...
Kadeena Cox has seen her success in 2017 recognised at the British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards winning Sportswoman of the Year. read more
View ArticlePandas hockey wins unparalleled eighth national title
Rookie defender scores in double overtime to give Alberta its first national championship since 2010. read more
View ArticleMandi Schwartz Marrow Donor Drive Adds 462 Potential Life Savers
Yale women's ice hockey players assist potential donors. read more
View ArticleUniversity of Birmingham Sport & Fitness to open on 22 May
The University of Birmingham’s new £55million Sport & Fitness club will be opened on Monday 22 May. University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness presents the city’s first 50m pool, as well as an...
View ArticlePragmatic progress on budget repair, but a long way to go
Treasurer Scott Morrison has made genuine progress on budget repair. After spending years denying the government had a revenue problem, the Treasurer has decided on a revenue solution. read more
View ArticleUniversity of Birmingham Sport & Fitness now open
The University of Birmingham’s new £55million Sport & Fitness club opened on Monday 22 May. University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness presents the city’s first 50m pool, as well as an extensive...
View ArticleIndian sports coaches return to Birmingham to boost performance
Sports coaches from India have teamed up again with experts at the University of Birmingham to learn how latest research and training techniques can help to boost athletes’ performance. read more
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