$2.45 million Amount Oklahoma University spent helping its athletes in 2007 $1.67 million ...more

February 1, 2009

Not so long ago, the high school coach was considered the authority figure in most sports, but that influence is giving way. With college recruiters focusing more on production in summer Amateur Athletic Union tournaments, these independent coaches have emerged as key figures in basketball. ...more

December 14, 2008

Obesity rates in U.S. women seem to be staying level, and the rate in men may be hitting a plateau now, too, according to a new government report released Wednesday. ...more

November 29, 2007

Eating a cucumber, whose flesh can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside air temperature, is a healthful way to cool down. ...more

September 26, 2007