#athlete-authorship

[ follow ]
#sports
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Relationships

Men who say "we" when referring to their favorite sports team aren't delusional - they've found one of the last remaining places in adult life where belonging is unconditional, identity is shared without negotiation, and nobody asks them to explain why it matters so much - Silicon Canals

Running
fromPsychology Today
6 hours ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Men who say "we" when referring to their favorite sports team aren't delusional - they've found one of the last remaining places in adult life where belonging is unconditional, identity is shared without negotiation, and nobody asks them to explain why it matters so much - Silicon Canals

Men's identification with their sports teams fosters a sense of community and identity without the need for qualifications or conditions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

The Power of Negative Thinking for Athletic Performance

Imagery focused on negative possibilities can enhance performance and emotional regulation in challenging situations.
#nba
Brooklyn Nets
fromDefector
4 days ago

Do You Know These Men? | Defector

The Pacers defeated the Nets 123-94 in a game marked by poor team performance and a lack of recognizable players.
Brooklyn Nets
fromDefector
4 days ago

Do You Know These Men? | Defector

The Pacers defeated the Nets 123-94 in a game marked by poor team performance and a lack of recognizable players.
#para-athlete
Women
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

The German who recovered from a stroke to seal Olympic first

Kathrin Marchand, a para-athlete, returned to rowing after a stroke, embracing her new reality and competing at an elite level again.
fromCbsnews
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn-based taekwondo para athlete overcomes tragedy, homelessness to fight for gold

Women
fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

The German who recovered from a stroke to seal Olympic first

Kathrin Marchand, a para-athlete, returned to rowing after a stroke, embracing her new reality and competing at an elite level again.
fromCbsnews
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn-based taekwondo para athlete overcomes tragedy, homelessness to fight for gold

fromEsquire
14 hours ago

Eileen Gu Is Staying on Top

Eileen Gu is a two-time Olympian and six-time medalist in freestyle skiing, officially recognized as the best in history in her sport, earning $23 million last year in endorsements.
Women in technology
#grief
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
10 hours ago

How Storytelling Informs Relationships

Complexity involves understanding interdependence and multiple perspectives, essential for resolving conflicts and nurturing relationships.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

'I wasn't mature enough for Scotland, now I can make my gran proud'

Miri Taylor, a former England youth international, chose to represent Scotland, honoring her grandmother, after feeling ready for international competition.
LA Lakers
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

How Jerry West found catharsis by speaking openly before his death in 'The Logo'

Jerry West's legacy includes being an NBA icon, a key architect of championship teams, and a figure battling personal struggles.
#personal-branding
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Why Your Personal Brand Matters More Than Your Resume

Focus on one specific problem to define your personal brand and build a memorable reputation.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Social media marketing

5 Storytelling Tricks to Build a Personal Brand No One Overlooks

Use storytelling, creativity, and strategic imagination to build a distinctive personal brand that attracts attention, fosters authentic connections and drives audience growth.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Grief, Storytelling, and Identity

The concept album is a response to the brutal murder of Breedlove's father and stepmother at the hands of his stepbrother. The frame—the first song and the last—of the album is about the murders and their aftermath. But this is not a true crime record.
Music production
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
fromAnOther
4 days ago

Agon, a Strange Trip into the Lives of Athletes

Bertelli describes 'Agon' as a hybrid of documentary, drama, and video game aesthetics, aiming to capture the feeling of scrolling through YouTube with its fast and slow pacing.
Film
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

I was a world champion athlete as a teenager, but I wasn't allowed to do GCSE PE'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of inclusive sports and representation for individuals with disabilities.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a kind of exhaustion that has nothing to do with how much you did today and everything to do with how many versions of yourself you performed. The tiredness isn't physical. It's the weight of translation between who you are privately and who each room requires you to become. - Silicon Canals

Exhaustion often stems from the cognitive load of managing multiple identities rather than just physical effort or workload.
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
Podcast
fromDefector
5 days ago

A Post-Tournament Prospect Prospectus, With David Roth | Defector

David Roth shares insights on college basketball and draft prospects, highlighting specific players and intriguing archetypes.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'We don't really want to be playing in this competition. Sometimes in life you've got to take your medicine' - Ronan O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara aims to disrupt Ulster's Challenge Cup resurgence during La Rochelle's quarter-final match.
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

On Memoir by Blake Morrison review lessons in life writing from a master

Life writing encompasses personal and collective experiences, requiring careful navigation of emotions and events.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gladiator Jodie Ounsley looks back: There weren't many girls like me at school. I always liked bashing into people'

Jodie Ounsley is a pioneering athlete, the first deaf female rugby player for England, and a competitor on the BBC's Gladiators revival.
#olympics
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
Books
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Do You See Yourself in a Story?

Comic books have evolved into a serious medium for exploring trauma and psychological depth, exemplified by works like Maus.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Too hot to handle? Why it's time for straight male authors to rediscover sex

Straight male writers often avoid writing about sex, fearing it may seem exploitative or gratuitous, unlike their female counterparts.
Writing
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

You come back different': how rugby players change after motherhood

England's Women's Six Nations team will miss players due to maternity, highlighting the challenges and transformations athletes face after childbirth.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
#transgender-athletes
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
Exercise
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

The Personal Trainers Trusted by Olympians and Hollywood Stars

Experienced personal trainers help clients achieve fitness goals through individualized training programs that address both physical and mental aspects of performance.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Ghostwriting Is Good, Actually

Ghostwriting, when done by humans, can provide valuable support to authors and help share unique perspectives.
Skiing
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'My stock has fallen off a cliff. I didn't realise how bad that would be. It's an ego hit but I just have to get on with'

Luke McCann is recovering from a challenging period, striving to improve his race times in the 800m and 1500m events.
San Francisco
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Who Told Scott Ostler He Was Allowed To Retire? | Defector

Two prominent Bay Area sportswriters died recently, and acclaimed columnist Scott Ostler is retiring after a distinguished career spanning over fifty years.
Golden State Warriors
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr wins Oscar for work on documentary short

Steve Kerr won an Oscar as executive producer of documentary short 'All the Empty Rooms,' which honors families who memorialized children's bedrooms after mass shootings.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Teen sensations are meant to be one in a million so why does it feel as if prodigies are taking over? | Emma John

Recent years have seen a surge of young athletes achieving remarkable success in various sports, showcasing their exceptional talent at early ages.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Bob Costas Supports Olympic Committee Banning Trans Athletes from Women's Events: Common Sense Is Not Transphobic'

Bob Costas supports the IOC's decision to ban transgender athletes from women's sports, emphasizing common sense and respect for all individuals.
Running
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

'It's nice because financially, I know I'm not scrimping' - Kate O'Connor no longer going under radar against world's best

Kate O'Connor, now a full-time athlete after completing university, aims to compete against pentathlon champion Anna Hall at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, building on her successful 2025 season.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Shift That Happens When You Write a Non-Fiction Book

Writing a book transforms tacit knowledge into explicit frameworks, forcing experts to articulate intuitions they've developed through experience into clear, communicable ideas.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'It's an opportunity to write our names in history'

Northern Ireland faces Italy in a World Cup play-off semi-final on 26 March, with qualification representing the team's greatest achievement in 40 years.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Lindsey Vonn says she will retire on her own terms: Please stop telling me what I should do'

Lindsey Vonn, 41, will decide her skiing future independently after recovering from a serious Olympic crash, rejecting external pressure about retirement.
Books
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Galaxy great Landon Donovan reveals his inner struggles in unconventional memoir

Landon Donovan's memoir reveals his struggles with mental health and the personal costs of fame, beyond his soccer achievements.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 months ago

10 gay sports romances that will quench your Heated Rivalry thirst - Queerty

HBO Max's Heated Rivalry sparked mainstream interest in gay sports romance, leading to increased demand for similar queer romance stories centered on athletic settings and characters.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These Paralympians inspire their workplace colleagues to pursue richer lives outside the office

Oyuna Uranchimeg balances a full-time administrative role at University of St. Thomas with competing as a Paralympian in wheelchair curling for Team USA.
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 month ago

Would the Person You Were When You First Started Cycling Be Proud of the Cyclist You've Become?

Consistent cycling practice over decades transforms physical capability and mental resilience, proving that repetition and adaptation matter more than initial talent or genetics.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A lost generation of female footballers: When I got in my kit aged 46 I started crying'

Women's football participation has grown 24% since 2019 to 16.6 million players, with FIFA targeting 60 million registered players by next year, while older generations missed opportunities due to historical bans and lack of access.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

At my college back in the day, just as Title IX was being passed, the male athletes were given steak dinners at the cafe the night before big games, especially football, but basketball, and baseball too, but none for female teams. I was a walk-on to our softball team my freshman year, and also worked in the cafeteria to help pay tuition.
Higher education
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What We Expect Athletes to Say Now

Federal immigration-enforcement violence and street tensions cast a heavy mood over Timberwolves games, affecting player focus, fan atmosphere, and prompting public protest.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
#2026-winter-olympics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Not bowled over by male sports chat | Brief letters

Frustration with male sporting analogies; football-terrace chants mock nationality; calls for secular alternatives to blessings and exclamations; questions about reallocating extra exercise minutes.
Running
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Social media often shows athletes as the leanest version of themselves, but that's not always the best'

Emma Moore, a Galway 800m runner, overcame RED syndrome caused by unintentional under-fuelling during her first year at DCU and is now rebuilding her competitive form.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

You're Way More Than an Athlete

Youth athletes often undergo longer, more continuous organized training than professional athletes, increasing risk of overuse injuries, burnout, and psychological harm.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm About to Be a Professional Athlete-With the Paycheck to Go With It. My Dad Claims I "Owe" Him.

Adult athletes do not owe parents repayment for normal child-rearing; establish firm financial boundaries and legal protections before receiving professional earnings.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is Sports Fandom Play?

In this playoff season, I try to shut my eyes to products featured in commercial time-outs. You've seen them? The cryptic medicines to treat unspecified ailments? The pickup trucks and beer brands that signal ruggedness and romantic success. Or more tempting, the gooey-delectable double-cheese-pepperoni pizzas with yet more cheese stuffed in the crust. But one other caught my ear for novel English usage. Namely, the new infinitive "to fan."
Marketing
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Top Contender Reveals UFC Forced Him to Prove Mexican Family History

Anthony Hernandez says the UFC required proof of Mexican heritage before allowing him to represent Mexico and criticized a lack of special treatment.
Major League Baseball
fromDefector
1 month ago

A Season For Hope | Defector

Science and art coexist in baseball: spring training celebrates human narratives and images, while analytics enter during games to deepen understanding rather than erase beauty.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It felt amazing to be on the start line again': the rugby pro who became paralysed and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

A car crash left a former professional rugby player paralysed from the chest down, necessitating tracheostomy, extensive rehabilitation, identity adjustment, and relearning basic daily tasks.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Review: GOAT' does everything right as an inspirational sports movie

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While it might not be the slam-dunk everyone aimed for, GOAT, a bustling animated venture that's co-produced by the Warriors Stephen Curry (who also voices a giraffe) and hails from the the Unanimous Media company he co-founded, succeeds where it needs to as family entertainment for aspiring athletes. They're the target audience and they'll eat this up.
Film
World news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Pain and Glory of My Football Life

Independent, reader-funded journalism holds powerful actors accountable, centers marginalized communities, exposes distortions, and advances progressive ideas to drive political change.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Paul Kimmage: It's the small pictures that really make you think

In 2005, I gave an interview to The Sunday Times, in the UK, and was accurately described as having "severed all ties" with the sport. The reporter, Paul Kimmage, asked why I'd chosen imposed exile, and I told him, "For the last five or six years, the most important thing in my life has been my family. It was nothing against tennis; tennis was my love and passion, but after 30-odd years of it, I needed a break."
UK news
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate

U.S. Olympic skiers called for de-escalation and respect amid domestic unrest, while one athlete's remark provoked sharp criticism from conservative leaders.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Olympic athletes push their bodies to the limit. Should we?

"We have a golden retriever, and so I walk her three or four miles a day, and I do a weight training class twice a week," says Brown, 62, of Arlington, Va. She knows muscle mass will decline without regular strength training. "We have a fun group with a personal trainer and we call ourselves the Beastie Girls," she says, describing how her group helps her stick with it. She also plays tennis and golf.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Joy of Six: stories of love in sport

The older I get, the more profoundly I appreciate that, when I'm writing about sport, I'm also writing about love. This makes perfect sense given these are mankind's two greatest inventions and the stuff we can least do without, but there's more to it than that: sport and love are both expressions of identity, creativity and devotion, pursued because they are right but also because it's impossible not to.
Running
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After years of trauma, Amber Glenn and other U.S. stars are grateful skating is changing

Amber Glenn, at 26, becomes the oldest U.S. women's singles Olympic skater since 1928, signaling a shift toward older competitors and greater athlete well-being.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

When my college football career ended, I hit rock bottom. Losing over 100 pounds helped me get my life back on track.

When my D1 college football career ended, I didn't just lose the game. I lost my identity. Football had structured my entire life: my schedule, my body, my purpose. When that structure disappeared, I didn't know who I was anymore. I had been living what I now recognize as a lukewarm lifestyle, doing just enough to get by, but not anchored in anything solid. Without football, there was nothing left to lean on.
Mental health
[ Load more ]