Help me find video clips that capture athleticism at its most poetic. [more inside]
posted by woodway on Aug 13, 2009 - 38 answers

How are American parenting practices unique? [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Jun 18, 2009 - 30 answers

I've heard that there is a way, a method, of WALKING, that is more efficient, and more productive, than others. I love walking long distances; and am curious if I could find a better way. Any ideas?
posted by ebesan on Apr 30, 2009 - 24 answers

Discovering athletics late. Looking for a reliable source for health, diet, exercise advise and ENCOURAGEMENT. This is for a middle-aged male, me. Some ideas to get me up and moving. What athletics are available outside of a gym?
posted by ebesan on Apr 7, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the highest ever jump done from standing? And how do people train to jump extremely high in martial arts and other jumping disciplines?
posted by Not Supplied on Feb 2, 2009 - 10 answers

What exactly is wrong with this Spanish advertisement in which the Spanish basketball teams are slanting their eyes so as to appear stereotypically Asian? [more inside]
posted by Third on Aug 20, 2008 - 53 answers

After looking at this map, I'm curious as to why South Asian and Middle Eastern countries are vastly underrepresented in the Olympic games. What exactly are the economic, political, religious, or cultural factors that play into this?
posted by Christ, what an asshole on Aug 18, 2008 - 18 answers

Olympic beach volleyball uniforms: Why are the women wearing bikinis? [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 on Aug 9, 2008 - 39 answers

Is there a sports summary website? Where I can get quickly and simply up to date on any team? [more inside]
posted by Towelie on Jun 24, 2008 - 4 answers

HigherEdFilter: Who proposed that US college athletes should get scholarships that they could use after their sports career ends? [more inside]
posted by brianogilvie on Mar 30, 2008 - 4 answers

I have a show tomorrow night, I know nothing about sports, and I need to mod a hoodie. Help with funny/edgy names and numbers. [more inside]
posted by sourwookie on Mar 7, 2008 - 24 answers

Is anyone aware of facilities similar to AC Milan's Milan Lab? [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Sep 25, 2007 - 3 answers

How can I be a good soccer coach for a team of first graders? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Aug 21, 2007 - 17 answers

What does "XXL Athletics" represent on t-shirts? [more inside]
posted by davey_darling on Mar 26, 2007 - 10 answers

How does one increase foot speed? My 12 year old son inherited his lack of foot speed from me. He's thin, skinny and a little below average height. This is not a weight issue, he is just slow. (All of which is subject to change when puberty kicks in full gear) In the meantime, are there exercises or drills he could do to increase his speed? He plays baseball and he fences - being a bit quicker would be a benefit in both.
posted by COD on Oct 26, 2006 - 31 answers

Which sport's athletes have the highest and lowest average IQ? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Jan 9, 2006 - 34 answers

Are bicyclists athletes? [more inside]
posted by Fat Guy on Aug 29, 2005 - 58 answers

What to do about a student who plagiarized a paper for athletic eligibility? [More inside, because that question by itself is a no brainer.] [more inside]
posted by ferociouskitty on Apr 19, 2004 - 36 answers