athletes

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Coaches flout regulations against enticing student athletes to transfer to stack their teams with stars with little consequence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In the Slate Plus episode: What athletes pay for better performance.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

According to Danso, the findings could have important real-world applications for athletes, coaches, and people trying to stay physically active.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Those at risk include adults 65 and older, infants, athletes, outdoor workers, those with chronic diseases and people without access to effective cooling, the weather service said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The sculptor watched the athletes contending in the games and he felt that nothing he could imagine would be as beautiful as those strong young bodies.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton