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Domestic Abuse: How to Help Someone You Think Might Be at Risk

By Alison Gregory — 2020

A common concern is feeling like you don’t know enough to respond well, but simply listening can help someone to break the silence around their situation.

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Bob Jones
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Olympic Swimmer Nathan Adrian on Testicular Cancer Diagnosis: I ‘Felt Betrayed by My Own Body’

For the first time in forever, Nathan Adrian truly has no idea if he’ll have a strong swim Friday. And at this point, it doesn’t really matter to the five-time Olympic gold medalist. He’s simply elated to be back.

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Michelle R. Martinelli
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I Was Betrayed by My Body

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Tamara O’Brien
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Mind, Body and Sport: How Being Injured Affects Mental Health

Injuries, while hopefully infrequent, are often an unavoidable part of sport participation. While most injuries can be managed with little to no disruption in sport participation and other activities of daily living, some impose a substantial physical and mental burden.

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NFL Losses Are Associated with Increased Domestic Violence

Research suggests that when NFL teams lose, domestic violence increases.

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Maclen Stanley
2020
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8 Athletes Who’ve Been Suspended for Domestic Violence

While some athletes have been suspended for less than five games, others involved in domestic disputes have been benched for as many as 100 games.

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Sharon Lynn Pruitt
2018
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The NFL’s Problem with Violence against Women: A Story of Profit and Apathy

Nearly four years after Ray Rice was caught assaulting his partner on video, the league only provides lip service to violence against women.

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Kristen Doerer
2018
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How to Overcome Depression After a Sports Injury

Ouch – that pain is more than just physical.

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Hannah Webster
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In Social Sports, It’s About Camaraderie, Not Competition

Social sports leagues, generally cater to people like Jacquelyn Keenan, who sign up on their own or with a small group of friends. Most of the leagues are gender-neutral. “You get to meet so many people,” she said. “It’s not super-competitive, and kickball is a very accessible sport.”

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Jim Rendon
2017
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When this Gay College Soccer Player Was Called a Slur by an Opponent, His Team Rallied around Him to a 5–0 Win

Couper Gunn had talked openly with his team about gay slurs and their impact on him. It impacted him that night.

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Cyd Zeigler
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