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Premier League and FA join Prince William to roll out suicide prevention model
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Premier League and FA join Prince William to roll out suicide prevention model

British sport authorities launch the 'On Your Side' mental health protocol at …

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Extreme summer heat is breaking elite athletes, and sports bodies are failing
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Extreme summer heat is breaking elite athletes, and sports bodies are failing

As European football kicks off, extreme summer heat is tricking natural brain …

2 months, 1 week ago
World Cup Final halftime spectacle masks thin medical reality
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World Cup Final halftime spectacle masks thin medical reality

A deep dive into the physical toll of World Cup halftime productions …

3 months ago
World Cup Final operations under fire as New York air quality hits critical lows
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World Cup Final operations under fire as New York air quality hits critical lows

Wildfires and logistical gridlock in New York pose severe risks to player …

3 months, 1 week ago
World Cup injury report: Medical assessments and personnel availability
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World Cup injury report: Medical assessments and personnel availability

Medical staff are managing a high volume of fatigue and soft tissue …

3 months, 1 week ago
Why Arsenal are rebuilding their medical department after winning the league
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Why Arsenal are rebuilding their medical department after winning the league

Sam Wilson's exit marks the latest change in a complete overhaul of …

3 months, 3 weeks ago
Heat stress and fatigue dictate World Cup rotation strategies
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Heat stress and fatigue dictate World Cup rotation strategies

As the World Cup group stage concludes, high-intensity scheduling and inconsistent pitch …

4 months ago
World Cup injury crisis: Midfielders are dropping ahead of the second round
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World Cup injury crisis: Midfielders are dropping ahead of the second round

A deep dive into the physical toll impacting World Cup squads and …

4 months ago
The World Cup's officiating mess is becoming a physical liability
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The World Cup's officiating mess is becoming a physical liability

Inconsistent officiating is wreaking havoc on player fitness standards as the tournament …

4 months ago
World Cup 2026: Why stoppage time is wrecking player fitness
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World Cup 2026: Why stoppage time is wrecking player fitness

World Cup 2026 is seeing an injury spike driven by extended stoppage …

4 months ago
World Cup travel hurdles threaten Iran's squad stability
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World Cup travel hurdles threaten Iran's squad stability

Geopolitical travel restrictions are threatening the health and physical readiness of the …

4 months ago
Iran’s World Cup logistics are a disaster before kickoff
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Iran’s World Cup logistics are a disaster before kickoff

Iran is lodging a formal complaint with FIFA over a restrictive 24-hour …

4 months ago
Chaos at Mexico City opener: Injury crisis looms after wild red card fest
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Chaos at Mexico City opener: Injury crisis looms after wild red card fest

The 2026 World Cup opener featured three red cards and an immediate …

4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's title exacts a massive physical toll on Declan Rice
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Arsenal's title exacts a massive physical toll on Declan Rice

Declan Rice survived Arsenal's 22-year title drought, but the brutal workload has …

5 months ago
Why the Hull vs Middlesbrough playoff final is a medical disaster
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Why the Hull vs Middlesbrough playoff final is a medical disaster

Behind the Bank Holiday TV spectacle lies a grim physical reality for …

5 months ago
West Ham survival hopes wrecked by brutal injury in Newcastle loss
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West Ham survival hopes wrecked by brutal injury in Newcastle loss

West Ham's 3-1 defeat to Newcastle did more than push them toward …

5 months, 1 week ago
Injury crisis looms for World Cup favorites as club calendars overlap
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Injury crisis looms for World Cup favorites as club calendars overlap

Elite squads face a high risk of muscle fatigue and soft-tissue injury …

5 months, 2 weeks ago
Leicester City faces the end of an era as Jamie Vardy’s calf finally gives out
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Leicester City faces the end of an era as Jamie Vardy’s calf finally gives out

Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy has suffered a Grade 2b soleus tear …

5 months, 3 weeks ago
Bayern Munich win 35th title as physical toll of the season comes into focus
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Bayern Munich win 35th title as physical toll of the season comes into focus

Bayern Munich secured their 35th German top-flight title with bizarre cockatoo T-shirts, …

6 months ago
Chris Wood is back but Nottingham Forest are playing a dangerous game
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Chris Wood is back but Nottingham Forest are playing a dangerous game

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood has finally returned from a debilitating knee …

6 months, 1 week ago
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