Derrick Rose: ACL Tear
In the realm of professional basketball, few stories resonate as profoundly as Derrick Rose's journey through adversity, particularly his battle with an ACL injury. The trajectory of Rose's career was forever altered by this pivotal moment, marking not only a physical setback but also a testament to resilience, determination, and the human spirit. In this article, we delve into the specifics of Rose's ACL injury, the arduous rehabilitation process he endured, and other valuable insights garnered from his remarkable journey.
Kevin McHale: Broken Foot
On March 11, in a game against the Phoenix Suns, Celtic’s power forward Kevin McHale was stepped on, resulting in a broken navicular in his right foot. The injury set the stage for his impressive display of toughness as he continued to play through the injury during the 1987 NBA playoffs. Despite the recommendation for surgery, which would have sidelined him for at least a month, McHale chose to continue playing, contributing to the Boston Celtics' playoff run. Because the team's physician couldn't definitively advise against playing, the seven-time All-Star opted to compete in 21 of the 23 postseason games, even with a potentially career-ending injury.
Serena Williams’ Battle With Anxiety
Serena Williams is widely regarded as one of, if not the best female tennis players of all time. However, with the success and fame came struggles with anxiety. In this article, Nathan breaks down her experience.
Kelvin Kiptum
The running world is reeling from the untimely death of marathon star Kelvin Kiptum this past week. In light of his passing, in this article, Aaron details his training and his legacy, specifically, his chase for the sub 2-hour marathon.
Kevin Ware Compound Tibia Fracture (Viewer discretion advised)
When people think of Kevin Ware, often, one of the first things that come to mind is his gruesome leg injury he suffered in his college days. After landing on his leg, Ware suffered a compound open tibial fracture that stunned the nation. Here’s Jathan to break down his story.
Athlete Interview: Austen Arbuthnot
In this article, Ziad interviews athlete Austen Arbuthnot, a track member who overcame an enervating distal hip flexor strain and led an inspiring road to recovery.
Athlete Interview: Emma Samvelian
Emma Samvelian, a dedicated member of the track and field team for the past 4 years, recently has had some hamstring related injuries. In this article, Matthew breaks down what her experience has been like.
Shohei Ohtani Case Study
Shohei Ohtani has become a household name for baseball fans all across the globe. However, in the past 5 seasons, he’s suffered 2 UCL tears. In this article, Nathan breaks down what Ohtani has gone through.
Athlete Interview: Ziad Al-Zubair
Ziad Al-Zubair, an Arcadia High School junior suffered a case of Achilles Tendinitis right before the start of his season. Read on to see how he conquered this challenge by stepping through the pain.
Athlete Interview: Taylor Tan
Taylor Tan, a wrestling champion from San Marino recently suffered a major setback in the form of an ACL Tear. In this article, Aayan and Taylor break down his entire experience.
Damar Hamlin Commotio Cordis
By now, many of you have probably seen the Damar Hamlin incident. However, do you know what the cause of it was? Here’s Emma to break it down.
Usain Bolt World Championships 2017 Hamstring Tear Case Study
Usain Bolt is probably one of the greatest sprinters the world has ever seen. He is by far the most decorated male sprinter in the history of track and field. However, despite his accolades, Bolt did not get the story book ending he was looking for as he pulled up with a hamstring tear in his final race. Here’s Matthew with more.
Klay Thompson ACL Tear Case Study
For many athletes, an ACL Tear is a major injury. This was especially the case of Klay Thompson who tore his ACL during the NBA finals leaving sidelined for the rest of the series and part of the next season. In this article, Jathan walks us through Thompson’s injury and its impact on his career.
Athlete Interview: Josh Singh
Josh Singh, a current senior at Arcadia High School is a member of the varsity cross country team. Despite his impressive performances, Singh has had to battle through a variety of injuries, including an IT Band injury. Read on to find out.
Deanna Chen: Adjusting to New Coaches
Switching coaches can be stressful to say the least. Now imagine that situation when you’re a senior who’s already dealing with the stress of college apps and other things. All that piled together with the next expectations and uncertainty of having a new coach can be stressful. Read how Deanna Chen had to adjust to her new surroundings.
David Beckham Case Study
David Beckham is considered one of the greats of football. But did you know that Beckham tore his Achilles tendon? How did Beckham tear his Achilles and how did he return from this devastating injury? Nathan answers these questions in this article.
Athlete Interview: Alyssa Bang
Meet Alyssa Bang, a high school junior who suffered a hand fracture this past season. How was she able to push past this major setback? Would advice does she have for anyone in a similar situation? Read on to find out.
Kaylee Escoffie-Vilchis: Navigating Sports During and Post-Covid
What was it like for athletes to navigate COVID-19? How have their experiences changed as a whole? Find out more as Yong-Lin interviews Kaylee about her track experience.
Athlete Interview: Emma Chen
How can sprained ankles adversely impact athletes, and how important is rest? In this article, Bradley breaks down the experience of Emma Chen and how her sprained ankle turned into much more.