Elite physical achievement is what draws our undivided attention to professional sports.
Bryk worked in scouting and player development for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the San Diego Padres and, for the last 11 years, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
One of my mentors told me, “Unexplained syncope (passing out) is ominous and should be investigated.”
Deshawndre Washington, who won a high school state title at Public League power Morgan Park, now is one of the nation's top junior college pla…
Deshawndre Washington, who won a high school state title at Public League power Morgan Park, now is one of the nation's top junior college pla…
Play football, hockey, and/or soccer long enough and your chances of developing a neurodegenerative condition, such as chronic traumatic encep…
Nothing against teenagers, but in college basketball, the clock has turned back to the days when older was better.
Bob Tengstrand's coaching career is defined not by the titles he's won but by the relationships he's forged.
The Cubs and White Sox have already made malodorous medically related news even before breaking camp in Arizona.
The Q-collar is a device actually shaped like a C that is worn around the neck and supposedly offers some level of protection to the brain dur…
A year ago at this time, sports at all levels were shutting down. As months passed and professional teams faced bankruptcy, the pressure to re…
Once symptoms (pain and a bulge or lump to one side or the other, where groin meets abdomen) appear, though, general surgeon Carlos Gonzalez, …
In the wake of Tiger Woods suffering multiple bone and soft tissue injuries to his right lower leg and foot, the primary goal will be to walk …
“The one thing that I really wanted to do when I got here was just trying to get our kids to understand what that means to put on our uniform,…
Regardless of age, level of play or skill, quick and aggressive rehabilitation, after suffering a strained calf, is far better than taking a “…
A local doctor, and former podiatrist for Notre Dame athletics, believe there's no reason to worry in Patrick Mahomes' health moving forward.
Drake's win over Loyola aids a possible at-large bid conversation for the NCAA Tournament. The importance of the win extends to the Region, too.
“When I’m supposed to go, God will take me, and that’ll be it, you know?” she said.
Sports medicine takes a look at how different levels are limiting hits to the head and concussions.
For the 12th straight Super Bowl, the point spread is 5 points or fewer, leaving us totally used to an expectation for competitive games.
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For those who are counting, this is surgery number five to Woods’ low back. It had been nearly four years since the previous one.
“Rob’s a team guy and a hard worker. He’s a guy who really worked hard to get back."
South Holland native and former Cubs and White Sox pitcher Steve Trout remembers the Cubs Convention memories of recent years.
After sitting out the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hessville Little League plans to return to play this year.
“It’s a cool feeling to be a marked person and somebody (the defense) has to worry about, but personally nobody likes being a decoy."
Just before the season started, the league updated its concussion protocol. The document lists observable signs as indicative of concussion, i…
It's ridiculous. It's an accomplishment to play 14 seasons just as a starter in the NFL, and Brady is playing for a shot at the Super Bowl for…
