Sports & Recreation

After 18 years of playing professional soccer, Tony Sanneh retired from the sport in 2010. But “retired” is hardly a word that describes this world soccer great. A native of St. Paul, Minn., he established The Sanneh Foundation, a nonprofit organization, in 2003; its purpose is to provide positive environments – including soccer clinics and camps – for urban youth in America. We caught up with Sanneh by phone to find out more about his projects and passions.

Although we tend to think we are happiest in our leisure hours – most satisfied when we are relaxed with absolutely nothing to ponder – the truth is quite the opposite.

At 21, Alex Puccio is already one of the world’s best competitive climbers. Her specialty: Bouldering. Which means hanging on, no matter what.

For world-champion snowboarder Hannah Teter, competition and compassion go hand in hand.

Apolo Ohno has used hard work, perseverance and cutting-edge training techniques to become one of the fastest skaters in the world.

Via ferrata (Italian for “iron way”) is a mountain-climbing method that lets less experienced climbers enjoy views and adrenaline rushes usually reserved for the pros.

Your complete guide to training for a sprint triathlon.

Retired NFL running back Eddie George is focused on a bigger game these days – building better communities, and helping others lead healthier lives.

We tell our kids to play fair, to be team players. But are we practicing what we preach?

What you need to know about how to prepare for your first sprint triathlon from the sport’s most respected expert.

When your workouts are lagging, nothing can get you charged up quite like registering for a really big race.

Retiring from the game and becoming a mother haven’t slowed soccer superstar Julie Foudy, who continues to advocate for women in sports.

You can learn a lot from mistakes — but they don’t have to be your own! Here’s how you can sidestep common pitfalls of first-time triathletes.

Three-time world karate champion Elisa Au blazes trails for future generations and sets the karate world on fire.

At 41, Dara Torres is one of the fastest swimmers in the world – and she’s set to become the only female swimmer from the United States to compete in four Olympic Games.