Tag: Sport
The psychology of retirement: why do so many athletes struggle to call time?
Many athletes ‘live the dream’ during their careers but retirement often doesn’t come easy – what can be done to better prepare them?
Despair after four years of pressure: how do Olympians deal with disappointment?
Athletes can spend four years preparing for an Olympic or Paralympic games. For those who don’t achieve their goals, the disappointment can be crushing.
Why does the Olympics have an ‘AI agenda’ and what does it mean for the future of sport?
AI is finding applications across sport, from talent spotting and training to gymnastics judging and injury rehab.
From challenges to innovations, what lessons can Brisbane learn from the Paris Olympics?
As world sports fans zero in on Paris ahead of the Olympics, what should Brisbane’s games organisers look to learn ahead of the 2032 event?
Does sports participation boom during (or before, or after) the Olympics?
In sports-mad Australia, the Olympics are always a huge deal. But does this interest result in increased sports participation?
Why ‘Team Australia’ needs a new sports diplomacy game plan as other countries gain an edge
The Albanese government has announced a new sports diplomacy strategy but what is it, and why is it needed?
Does the AFL ban on skinfold testing avoid fat shaming – or has footy ‘gone soft’?
Skinfold tests were once a staple of AFL fitness assessments, but are now banned for junior athletes. Is this a sign footballers have ‘gone soft’, or is there good reason for it?
Are 2 mid-career AFL retirements a sign Australian athletes are taking brain health more seriously?
For decades, some sports have fostered a win-at-all-costs culture, with concussion often an afterthought. But there are signs that attitude is changing.
What does Steve Smith’s Stateside signing mean for cricket in the US – and Australia?
Steve Smith is the latest signing for the second season of Major League Cricket in the US. It’s another intriguing shift in the global cricket landscape.
Why cocaine is considered performance-enhancing for athletes, and why it matters when the athlete took it
The AFL has had several cocaine-centred controversies recently, but why is the drug considered performance enhancing?
Protection racket or fair medical model? Why the AFL’s illicit drugs policy is a necessary duty of care
The confidential, medical nature of the AFL’s illicit drug policy has triggered critics – is the policy working, and how can it be improved?
What happens to F1 drivers’ bodies, and what sort of training do they do?
Formula 1 drivers endure a barrage of physical and psychological demands - but what exactly do their bodies go through during a race?
Can AI improve football teams’ success from corner kicks? Liverpool and others are betting it can
A new AI system may improve soccer tactics in 90% of corner kicks – but is it ready for the big leagues?
Devil in the details: breaking down the branding of the AFL’s newest team
The AFL’s newest team, the Tasmania Devils, launched on Monday night, drawing on its rich football history in a blaze of myrtle green, primrose yellow and rose red.
Sam Kerr’s racially aggravated harassment charge puts Football Australia in a tricky place
While Sam Kerr is entitled to the presumption of innocence as she prepares for her trial almost a year away, Football Australia’s challenges are more immediate.
