The Best Articles in Sports
The most useful articles and videos in Sports from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Sports Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Sports by Refind users in 2024 so far.
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Barbados intentionally scored an own goal to help them win by two thanks to a weird golden…
Barbados needed to win by two, but they were only up one. So instead of scoring in the traditional way they intentionally kicked in an own goal to get to ext...
This Ball is Impossible to Hit
I think next season's rules will include some revisions. Welcome to your LEAST BORING SUMMER EVER! Come join me at Camp CrunchLabs all summer long- http://ca...
Epic 211-shot badminton rally delights fans in Malaysia
The world No 11 Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan survived a 211-shot marathon rally in their round-of-16 encounter against Japan's Rena Miyaura and Ayako ...
Qatar's World Cup legacy
The FT looks at what the football World Cup means for the country, and what will happen to the stadium infrastructure and the future of the Fifa tournament.#...
5 Times Messi Destroyed Whole Real Madrid Team Alone ►Single Handedly◄
The Five Times Messi Took On The Whole Real Madrid Team Alone And Left Them in Dust Single Handedly !!VIDEO CHAPTERS:0:00 - Like a King0:15 - The Run Throug...
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Serena Williams Has Invested In 14 Companies That Have Gone On To Reach Unicorn Status, A Value…
Serena Williams’ legacy extends far beyond her greatness on the tennis court. Following her retirement in September 2022, Williams focused more of her attention on the investment arena. With over a…
What’s The Optimal Marathon Taper Length?
A 2021 studySmyth, B., & Lawlor, A. (2021). Longer Disciplined Tapers Improve Marathon Performance for Recreational Runners. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3.…
A long read about NBA shot data
I used to play basketball and I do a lot of data analysis and mapping, but I haven't actually blogged about it before, so here I am. Scroll ...
Move over, marathons: the ultra-endurance sports that are redefining fitness
Why do people put themselves through ultra-long distance swims, runs and cycle rides? Plus our guide to the top ultra sports events worldwide
How English soccer sidelines Black coaches
England’s iconic soccer leagues are powered by Black talent. But when it comes to coaching, former players say they face the same discrimination they did on the pitch.
Short Articles
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Lessons from sports psychology research
Scientists are probing the head games that influence athletic performance, from coaching to coping with pressure
Michael Oher on what “The Blind Side” didn’t show
“Sometimes I look back and think, ‘Wow, you were a warrior to go through what you went through,’” legendary Ravens’ tackle Michael Oher tells us. And after hearing his painful yet inspirational life…
Where is The Line Between Athlete and Influencer?
As running brands invest in social media influencers and professional athletes, runners face new opportunities and challenges
What Happened to Baseball Jerseys?
Fans are doomed to keep paying more for merchandise they want less.
This Is the Coolest Unsanctioned Running Race in the Country
Forget stuffy, competitive running races. Take the Bridge is an underground race series that’s all about breaking rules and doing things your own way.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Sports.
Courtney Dauwalter: Step inside the 'pain cave', where rules are remade
Courtney Dauwalter used to teach biology. Now her ultrarunning achievements are challenging centuries-old ideas about the differences in physical capabilities between men and women.
Inside Apple’s Plan to Change the Way We Watch Sports
Longtime Apple executive Eddy Cue happens to be an enormous sports fan. And with Apple entering the wild west of broadcasting live sports, he’s ready to shake up the way we watch games on TV—with a…
“I Shall Not Be Moved”: Inside a New York City Sumo Wrestling Club
Slowly but surely, sumo wrestling is growing in America. Meet the men finding meaning in the ancient art of pushing each other around.
Poison, Bribes, and Murder in the Seedy Underbelly of 90s Heavyweight Boxing
Tim “Doc” Anderson is in prison for killing the promoter he says poisoned him.
So, you want to buy a sports team? Here’s how
Any old billionaire can buy planes and yachts. The real prize now is something rarer: a sports team. But landing one is impossible. Unless you know who to call
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The Polarizing Popularity of Pickleball
Pickleball is exploding in popularity and where there's potential, there are also serious problems. Producer Cat Sposato takes a closer look at the sport.
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