The science of sports

An orthopedic surgeon explains what it's like to support USA Basketball at the Olympics.

The Paris Olympics welcome the strongest, fastest and sharpest athletes in the world. But to what extent does age raise or lessen their chances of gold?

Even among the world's most elite gymnasts, American Simone Biles, now competing in her third Olympic Games, is a standout.

The world's strongest lifters on record won acclaim for hoisting thousands of pounds into the air at one time. Could they ever go heavier?

It's hard to compare sports head-to-head, but some stand out in terms of their risk of causing injury or death.

Physically, athletes might reach a point where they can no longer beat sports records — however, innovative techniques and sportswear breakthroughs could potentially help athletes perform better in the future.

Olympic-level sporting takes a lot of energy. But which event is the most energetically costly?

Many people are familiar with the sharp pain that can strike beneath your rib cage during exercise. But what causes it?

Cancer researcher Iñigo San Millán is also a coach to Tadej Pogačar, a favorite to win this year's Tour de France. In this interview, San Millán discusses his work in both arenas.

Researchers say they've identified a kind of fat that plays a major role in aging and can be controlled with short-term exercise.