Mental health and exercise: Does it matter whether you do it alone or in a group?

Research suggests that physical activity alone may not be as important as the reason why a person exercises in relation to mental health.

Laura Healy, The Conversation

· Jan 07, 2020 · 04:00 pm

Cricketers MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli endorse most number of brands in India: Report

The duo edges past the likes of actors Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar on the list most brand endorsements.

Scroll Staff

· Jan 07, 2020 · 11:05 am

Nick Kyrgios, Chris Lynn lead charge as tennis and cricket players support Australia bushfire relief

Many top Australian tennis and cricket players have pledged to donate cash for every ace or six they hit this summer.

Scroll Staff

· Jan 03, 2020 · 11:26 am

Myth-buster: What research says about nine common exercise misconceptions

If you don’t have much time to exercise, even as little as 50 minutes of running once a week at a pace slower than 6mph, results in important health benefits.

Julie Broderick, The Conversation

· Jan 02, 2020 · 03:30 pm

Sports diplomacy: Saudi Arabia using 'soft power' of sporting events as lever of influence

Critics say glitzy sporting events are aimed at blunting public frustration over an economic downturn and soaring youth unemployment.

AFP

· Jan 02, 2020 · 10:11 am

After becoming the first woman to win world darts match, Fallon Sherrock stuns with bullseye finish

The 25-year-old saw off world No 11 Mensur Suljovic of Austria 3-1 in a thrilling match to reach the third round of the world darts championship.

AFP

· Dec 22, 2019 · 12:46 pm

Video: Fallon Sherrock becomes first woman to beat a man at World Darts Championship

Sherrock, the former BDO Women’s World Championship runner-up, recovered from losing the opening set to beat Ted Evetts in the first-round contest.

AFP

· Dec 18, 2019 · 09:56 am

Breathe to win: How you can benefit from controlled breathing techniques that elite athletes use

Evidence indicates that adopting a regular, long-term schedule of breathing practice could help improve the body’s ability to manage stress.

David Shearer, The Conversation

· Dec 13, 2019 · 12:50 pm

I’m still Siya: Springboks skipper Kolisi wants to avoid pitfalls of fame

Kolisi, the first black captain in the Springboks’ 126-year history led his nation to the world title in Japan at the start of November.

AFP

· Dec 13, 2019 · 11:52 am

Major League Baseball to remove marijuana from banned drug list

The league said the move would come into effect in 2020 and added that marijuana will be treated the same as alcohol-related issues.

AFP

· Dec 13, 2019 · 10:09 am

SEA Games: Surfer Roger Casugay who rescued an opponent goes on to win gold

The Filipino had left from his board to help Indonesian Arip Nurhidayat, who had got into difficulty in choppy waters during longboard qualifying round.

AFP

· Dec 08, 2019 · 06:35 pm

FIFA chief Infantino recommended as International Olympic Committee member, says president Bach

Bach said Infantino will be officially put forward as a candidate, when he will have to face a vote from the over 100 current members in IOC.

AFP

· Dec 06, 2019 · 08:25 am