Justin Reid, safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, embraces doubt and uses it as motivation as the team heads into the playoffs. Reid, who has won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs, also won Chess.com's BlitzChamps title this year. Chess has become a locker room tradition for the team, providing a mental break before games. NFL Films will release a documentary about Reid's chess title, highlighting how it has become a connecting point for NFL...
Nike (NKE) stock is under scrutiny following the release of quarterly results and insights into new CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy. StockX COO and incoming CEO Greg Schwartz discusses Nike's performance on the secondary market, noting a need for change due to oversupplying and lack of innovation leading to market share losses to competitors like Puma, Asics, and Adidas. Schwartz highlights the impact on resale platform performance for brands like Hoka and ON. Full Article
American parents are experiencing high levels of stress, prompting the U.S. surgeon general to address parental mental health as a public health concern. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the top stressors faced by parents and suggests adopting a "pendulum lifestyle" to manage work-life balance effectively. Coined by Dr. Jeffrey Karp, this approach involves daily self-checks to gauge and adjust physical, emotional, and mental energy levels, allowing individuals to navigate life's challenges with compassion and resilience. Full...
Notre Dame made history by winning the first home College Football Playoff game, defeating Indiana 27-17 with key plays by Jeremiyah Love and Riley Leonard. Despite Indiana's late efforts, Notre Dame's strong performance led to a Sugar Bowl matchup against Georgia on New Year's Day in New Orleans. Full Article
St. John’s struggled with free throws in their 72-70 victory over Providence, going 11-for-26 at the line, with Ejiofor and Luis missing 11 free throws. Despite the poor performance, Coach Pitino remains confident in their abilities and attributes the misses to mental pressure. Richmond's patellar tendonitis limited his playing time, but Pitino expects him to be ready for the next game against Delaware. Full Article
In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Patriots selected cornerback Christian Gonzalez at No. 17, who has quickly become a standout player, known for his quiet demeanor and exceptional on-field performance. Despite his lack of trash talk, Gonzalez has established himself as a top corner by shutting down opposing wide receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Tyreek Hill. With aspirations of being an All-Pro player, Gonzalez is seen as a key piece in New England's push...
