An evolutionary biologist and biological anthropologist break down why differences in human athleticism, IQ, and health can’t be explained by the concept of race.

A poet-anthropologist witnesses people of the African diaspora “riding waves across the surfable globe.”

As another college football season begins, an anthropologist explores how Black athletes navigate racism by caring for one another on and off the gridiron.

Homo sapiens has a throwing arm that sets our species apart from all others—now athletes are helping anthropologists understand this prowess.

Old ideas about gender are unfairly baked into sporting regulations and guidance. That should change.

Research shows that real differences exist in athletic capacities, on average, between men and women. But they cut both ways.

A study on team loyalty among British football fans shows that the success of the team plays an important role in how strongly supporters identify with one another.

This year’s college football season—which has continued in the U.S. despite serious risks to players—has put deep social inequalities in stark relief.

Evolutionary history can help resolve the question of why so many people desire a physical break even when their bodies need movement.