Step into the world of elite tennis, and you’ll often witness players sporting extra support. Take Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, for instance. Both prodigies are either wearing kinesiology tape or knee wraps during their matches. But one player stands out with his consistent use of ankle braces. And it’s none other than the remarkable … Read more
Wednesday’s breaking news story dealt a huge blow to Arsenal supporters as well as England boss Roy Hodgson. Danny Welbeck has been ruled out of action for nine months following surgery on significant cartilage damage in his right knee. Welbeck limped off after just 24 minutes of his 15th Gunners appearance of the season against … Read more
Our quick-fire question and answer session with Bolton Wanderers striker and former England international Emile Heskey. What’s the worst injury you’ve ever suffered? I broke my metatarsal while I was at Wigan and was out for nine weeks. I’ve actually still got a screw in my foot from it, but I can’t feel it and … Read more
Whether you are pulling on your first pair of running shoes or just about to finish training for your tenth London Marathon, chances are that, two or three days after your workout, you may find yourself in some kind of pain or discomfort. This often debilitating muscle tenderness, sometimes referred to as ‘muscle fever’ is … Read more
Believe it or not, water is probably the most important natural element on the earth. Covering just over 71% of the Earthֳ surface and making up a huge 65% of the human body, the transparent fluid is vital for all forms of life here. As a result, water is, by default, the most important part … Read more
Benfica v Bayern Munich (agg 0-1) Away from the Champions League, Benfica have continued their impressive league form as Saturdayֳ 2-1 victory over Acad Coimbra became their seventh in a row; last weekֳ defeat to Bayern was, in fact, the first time they havenִ’t tasted victory since early February. They will be encouraged by only … Read more
A preview of Tuesday’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 Qualifying fixtures involving the home nations plus the Republic of Ireland, as well as a glance at Scotland, whoˡren’t in action this week. These qualifying stages involve 40 teams, split into eight groups of five, with fixtures scheduled over a year until September 2016. Each group winner … Read more
Recovery˔ime Keep tabs on your club’s sidelined starsˡnd follow their expected period of rehabilitation. Match up the general recovery time from their injuries to their estimated return date with our Premier League Injury Table. Our guide to three injured players according to our infographic: Vincent Kompany, calf Having suffered another calf injury against Dynamo Kiev, … Read more
The biggest story ahead of this year Masters Tournament centres around the non-involvement of one of golfֳ biggest names; but what exactly is keeping the four-time winner from competing for the second time in three years? Tiger Woods’ last tournament appearance was at the Wyndham Championship in August last year. He hosted, but did not … Read more
Barcelona v Atletico Madrid After Saturdayֳ El Clasico defeat Рtheir first loss in all competitions since October РBarcelona will be eyeing an immediate recovery in their quest for a sixth European title. Always favourites on home soil, they have already scored 12 goals in four Champions League encounters at Camp Nou this season Рwhich is … Read more