July 7, 2021

Japan to Declare State of Emergency 16 Days Ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Officials from the Japanese government, the International Olympic Committee, and Tokyo organizers will meet Thursday or Friday to discuss how to proceed with spectators at the Games. Women's Running

July 7, 2021

SoulCycle Thrives As People Return ‘In Droves’

Equinox’s SoulCycle is reaping the benefits of renewed interest in in-person fitness experiences. In May, the company said New York’s new membership sales had increased 55%. By then, all fitness centers nationwide had reached 83% of their January 2020 traffic levels. Front Office News

July 7, 2021

Fitbits Detect Lasting Changes After Covid-19

Some people recovering from a coronavirus infection had an elevated heart rate for months, according to a new study. NYT

July 6, 2021

Tokyo 2020 ask fans to stay away from marathons and race walking in Sapporo

Organizers claimed that the move was necessary in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections. Sapporo is the capital of Japan's northernmost island Hokkaido, which remains under state of emergency measures because of coronavirus. Inside the Games

July 6, 2021

Boilermaker Road Race to require vaccination proof

The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will have a capacity of 12,000 and the Utica National 5K will have a capacity of 4,000. All registered runners must be vaccinated by September 22nd, 2021 in order to participate. Road Race Management

July 5, 2021

Soul Cap: Afro swimming cap Olympic rejection could be reconsidered after backlash

Soul Cap, which makes caps to fit over and protect dreadlocks, afros, weaves, braids, and thick and curly hair, said FINA, the water sports world governing body, had told them the hats aren't suitable because they don't follow "the natural form of the head". The comments sparked criticism from many...

July 5, 2021

What’s Next for Peloton After a Rocky, Record-Setting Year

Peloton has beaten earnings estimates every quarter of 2021 so far. However, product issues and a crowded market pose new threats. Front Office Sports

July 2, 2021

Is marijuana a performance-enhancing drug? The best evidence says no

Weed isn't going to help you win the Olympic Gold. One of America’s top sprinters, Sha’Carri Richardson, won the women’s 100-meter event at the U.S. track and field trials in June. She was set to make her Olympic debut in Tokyo this month, but tested positive for marijuana following her...

July 1, 2021

Ridepanda receives $3.75 million in financing from four investors

E-commerce company Ridepanda announced it received a combined $3.75 million in financing from investors to help meet demand for its electric vehicles, which include e-bikes. In addition to e-bikes, Ridepanda offers e-mopeds and e-scooters with financing, extended warranties, and customer services, including assembly at home or at a nearby shop. BRAIN

July 1, 2021

Rwandan marathon runner thrown off Tokyo 2020 team for breaking COVID-19 rules

Rwandan marathon runner Félicien Muhitira has been thrown off the country's team for the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo after breaching COVID-19 rules at a training camp. The Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) said Muhitira had left the camp in at a hotel in Nyamata without the permission...