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Doping for Dollars: The Las Vegas Enhanced Games
sports4 hours ago

Doping for Dollars: The Las Vegas Enhanced Games

The inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas offered six-figure salaries and up to $1 million for a world record to athletes who used performance-enhancing drugs, with 42 sign-ups and 38 choosing PEDs. A two-month medical trial tracked effects (34 participants: 91% used testosterone, 79% HGH, 62% stimulants, 41% EPO). Backed by high-profile investors and champions of transparency, the event sparked fierce criticism from IOC/WADA who warn of health risks and undermining fair play, while delivering big payouts and rapid records—highlighted by swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev earning about $1.5 million—raising questions about the future of sport.

via NBC News|
#athletes#doping#enhanced-games
PEDs Welcome: The One-Day Las Vegas Event That Challenges Clean-Sport Norms
sports4 days ago

PEDs Welcome: The One-Day Las Vegas Event That Challenges Clean-Sport Norms

A one-day Las Vegas competition called the Enhanced Games allows supervised use of performance-enhancing drugs, pulling in 42 athletes (including Olympians) with a 12-week PED trial in Abu Dhabi where 36 participated and 34 used PEDs. The event offers a $25 million prize pool, including $250,000 per event and a $1 million bonus for world-records, prompting sharp condemnation from WADA/IOC while backers argue it creates a level playing field and bigger financial incentives for athletes.

via NBC News|
#athletes#doping#enhanced-games
NHL Follow Tracker turns who players follow into public scrutiny
technology1 month ago

NHL Follow Tracker turns who players follow into public scrutiny

A viral X account, NHL Follow Tracker, exposes which NHL players follow or unfollow on Instagram, turning private online activity into public drama after Olen Zellweger’s post. Turkish MBA student Fuat Aras built a bot to monitor hundreds of player accounts and launched a paid app, prompting teams to consider social-media education and players to rethink their online presence as privacy concerns grow.

via The New York Times|
#athletes#data-tracking#nhl
Snack Smart: 10 Easy High-Protein Picks for Athletes on the Go
wellness1 month ago

Snack Smart: 10 Easy High-Protein Picks for Athletes on the Go

GQ outlines 10 ready-to-eat, high-protein snacks (from salmon jerky to tuna with avocado) and explains protein targets for active people (about 0.8 g/kg minimum, up to 1.2–2.0 g/kg for regular or intense activity). It emphasizes variety, fiber, and balanced meals, plus timing around workouts or between meals to close the protein gap without turning snacks into meals.

via GQ|
#athletes#dietitians#high-protein
Most of the U.S. Olympic hockey team to attend the State of the Union after gold win
sports3 months ago

Most of the U.S. Olympic hockey team to attend the State of the Union after gold win

Twenty of the 25 members of the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team will attend Tuesday’s State of the Union in Washington after being invited by President Trump following their gold-medal victory, with some players opting out due to upcoming games or personal schedules. Others, including Jake Oettinger and Kyle Connor, will not attend or have limited involvement, and several players are already traveling or preparing with their NHL teams. The White House visit followed a celebratory trip, and attendance decisions are being made on a per-player basis.

via The New York Times|
#athletes#donald-trump#olympic-hockey
Vance’s Olympic Politics Comment Ignites Online Backlash
politics3 months ago

Vance’s Olympic Politics Comment Ignites Online Backlash

Vice President JD Vance drew online criticism after telling American Olympians to focus on competing and not discuss politics, arguing athletes should represent the country without engaging political debates. His remarks prompted a social media backlash, with supporters arguing athletes have long used their platforms to address issues and detractors claiming such comments stifle free expression. The piece notes responses from athletes like Hunter Hess and experts who say backlash against political speech in sports is common, but activism in sport has a long history.

via HuffPost|
#athletes#free-speech#jd-vance
Patriotism Under Pressure: US Winter Olympians Navigate Politics at Milano Cortina
sports3 months ago

Patriotism Under Pressure: US Winter Olympians Navigate Politics at Milano Cortina

US athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Games are openly balancing pride in representing the US with discomfort over domestic and international politics, after Trump attacked athletes who questioned policies. Some say wearing the flag reflects their morals rather than endorsing every policy, while others like Amber Glenn report online harassment; public figures and influencers have weighed in. The debate intersects with Italy’s immigration-enforcement backdrop, highlighting a broader tension between national identity and personal conscience in modern Olympic sport, with the USOPC pledging athlete safety.

via theguardian.com|
#athletes#online-hate#politics
Medals break during Olympic celebrations as Milan Cortina games begin
sports3 months ago

Medals break during Olympic celebrations as Milan Cortina games begin

During the opening weekend of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, multiple medals detached from their ribbons during celebrations: Breezy Johnson's gold reportedly broke as she celebrated, biathlete Justus Strelow's bronze fell to the floor, and Alysa Liu's team-event gold appeared detached from its ribbon. Organizers say they are investigating and working on a fix to ensure athletes receive perfect medals.

via NBC News|
#athletes#celebrations#medals