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  Rat Race: New Evidence that Running is Addictive

  Intense running by rats can release brain chemicals that mimic the same sense of euphoria as opiate use.

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  How Fast Can Sprinters Go?

  Researchers estimate how fast top sprinters can go.

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  Taller Athletes Are Faster, Study Finds

  It's the new breed of 'slender' athletes that are smashing records.

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  Serious Cyclists' Sperm Suffers

  Guys who bike know about that strange numbness that occurs in places that should not go numb.

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  Study Dispels Myth of Post-Workout Fat Burn

  A recent study found this to be a myth for moderate exercisers.

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  Youth Baseball Injuries: Good and Bad News

  Acute baseball injuries are on the decline. But overuse injuries are rising.

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  Does First Goal in Hockey Raise Odds of Winning?

  Statistics suggest maybe, but other findings are even more compelling.

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  Scientists Reveal the Secret to Hockey’s Wrist Shot

  How professional hockey players get off that perfect wrist shot.

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  Race Fans Are Riskier Drivers

  Being a race fan makes you more likely to speed.

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  Sports Drinks Trumped By Cereal and Milk

  A bowl of whole-grain cereal with milk is better than designer sports drinks.

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  For Health, Recess as Good as Gym Class

  Natural short bursts of play energy contribute just as much to a healthy lifestyle as longer bouts of organized exercise.

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  Pre-Exercise Heart Rate Spike Predicts Heart Attack Risk

  Heart rate just before and during exercise and your chances of a future heart attack.

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  Kentucky Derby Horses More Fragile, But Not Faster

  Imagine trying to walk on all fours using just your big toes and your middle fingers.

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  Why NFL Draft Picks Often Fail

  Teams seek the right matrix of information that will reveal those players with true NFL potential.

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  Diversity Has No Bearing on NBA Wins

  NBA team's level of racial or ethnic diversity does not have any significant impact on its winning percentage.

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  Great Golfers' Brains Have More Gray Matter

  Expert golfers have more gray matter in their brains.

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  How Baseball Players Catch Fly Balls

  How do our eyes, brains, arms and legs combine to track and catch a fly ball?

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  Perfect Running Pace Revealed

  Each person has an optimal running pace that uses the least amount of oxygen to cover a given distance.

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  Scientists Create March Madness Formula

  Researchers devised a computerized, mathematical system to predict the final four.

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  Interactive Technology to Connect Sports Fans

  Researchers want all fans to feel more a part of the game.

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  Exercise: The Best Medicine

  Four new studies tout the benefits of exercise.