Sports

Ready to Hit the Trails?

The Trails Trail running sounds like a simple practice. In essence, it is a sport that requires only determination, a pair of good-fitting shoes, and exercise attire—but there are nuances and learning curves. Consider how a foot lands on uneven…

Where Bruises Are Badges

The wheels are cleaned, the helmets are on, the floor is marked with an oval track. The war paint is streaked, the skates are laced, the opponents take their places. It’s a summer Saturday, and the Tallahassee Roller Derby is…

It's Reckoning Time

In the world of soccer, athletic success is often dictated by the circumstances of your home address. That’s a realization that Ashlee Fontes, PhD, had when she played for the wildly successful and popular women’s soccer team at Florida State…

He's Got Next

After almost a decade as an assistant coach in the NBA, former Florida State University point guard Luke Loucks has returned to his alma mater to replace Leonard Hamilton, his legendary former coach, who retired at the end of the…