What is an ultramarathon? An ultramarathon is a sporting event that is longer than the traditional marathon distance of 26.219 miles. This is a grueling event, as are most endurance sports. I ran a lot while in the Army and I’ve trained and competed in triathlons, but even they fail in comparison to an ultramarathon. […]
The NFL Combine is where more than 300 of the top college football players, who are preparing for the NFL draft, perform physical tests for evaluation by NFL coaches, general managers, and scouts. It has been announced that during the combine’s physical examinations, a CARESTREAM DRX-1 detector will be used with the X-ray system currently […]
For centuries now, humans the world over have admired the bravery and power of warriors, both fictional and real. We stand in awe of those quick to ignore their own safety and fling themselves headlong into danger. That is why football today remains one of the premier sports in America. It pits some of the […]
Through the past decade, more and more focus has been put on head injuries in football. With rule changes in the NFL and NCAA to youth football participation numbers dropping, some fear that it could be light’s out for America’s game. But before it becomes too late, companies are looking to new technologies to make […]
(Inside Science) – When game time rolls around, athletes must produce the best possible performance no matter when the competition starts or when they prefer to rise and shine. But according to a new study, researchers may underestimate the importance of athletes’ body clocks to their performance levels. It’s well known that people and animals […]
