There was a lot to look at during the US Open this week—a few greats attempting to reclaim their titles (go Coco!), so-fast-you-can’t-see-’em serves, and surprising celebrity sightings (um, how’s it going, Alec Baldwin?). And in keeping tradition with previous US Open tournaments (and tennis’s long, fashion-centric history in general), players hit the court serving […]
When you’re watching the medal ceremonies at the Paralympics, you might notice that some of the podiums are a little more filled than others. That’s because for several sports, the athletes aren’t the only ones up there: Paralympic guides also make the podium—and receive medals—in a bunch of events. And for good reason. Guides are […]
Many elite athletes plan their pregnancies around huge events like the Paralympics or Olympics. But Grinham and her partner Christopher Greenan chose to pursue having a baby now even though she knew it might mean she’d be far along by the time she got to Paris, she told Times Radio. “Quite frankly, I wasn’t going […]
Our personal favorite is the Tiem Slipstream: It won a 2024 Sneaker Award because of its cross-trainer-like sole and recessed cleat, which makes it ideal for hybrid classes where you’re getting on and off the bike to work out. If you’re looking for a more stylish option, check out Nike’s sleek SuperRep shoes (they’re one […]
Chances are you’ve either played or witnessed others enjoying bocce at the park: While it may look deceptively simple, it’s a sport that requires dexterity, concentration, and oftentimes teamwork. All that and more will be on display in Paris, where athletes will be contesting boccia—the indoor Paralympic version of the outdoor game. It’s one of […]
With the release of Challengers this summer, many of us fell in love with the tennis-core fashion trend—and the preppy style isn’t going away any time soon. Now, with the US Open in full swing, there’s no better time to step up your tennis wardrobe. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a dozen tennis […]
We associate cracking and snapping sounds with breaking, so it’s understandable that a noisy knee might give you pause or make you wonder, “Why does my knee pop?” Unfortunately, there’s no single definitive answer. Knee popping is very common and occurs for a number of reasons, ranging from relatively benign to potentially concerning. To help […]
Aoki, who was born with a nerve disorder and can’t feel his hands or feet, was already playing wheelchair basketball at a facility called the Courage Center in Minnesota when he saw the movie at age 15. “I was, like ‘Oh my God—they’re crashing into each other, they’re talking trash. This looks amazing—I want to […]
It finally happened: Like half the world, I dove into the pickleball craze. If you’d asked me a few years ago if I’d ever play, I’d probably have rolled my eyes, but now—a year into learning the sport—I consider myself a full convert. The most crucial element to leveling up your pickleball game (after acquiring […]
The devices they use, also called tappers, are typically homemade; there’s no standard kind. American Anastasia Pagonis, for example, cuts up a pool noodle, covers it with tape, and attaches it to the end of a pole, as she demonstrates in her Instagram reel. Others have used fishing poles or a cane with a tennis […]