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Encouragement in the media and sporting contexts to show mental toughness, hanging in there, show grit, dogged determination...is common. But is this always a good thing? Is there a flip-side to this emphasis of rising to all challenges, quitting being for wimps...?

"When most people think of the Winter Olympics, they usually envision snow skiing, hockey or perhaps even curling. The cold weather means snow on the ground and a real challenge to getting in and out of a hot tub. Here are some ideas we came up with for what we are calling the Hot Tub Winter Olympics."

For people who are looking for ideas and/or motivation to do more in sports and improve their sports performance, this site might be interesting.

You and your baby are now home and well. You are happy but you now want to do something about the baby fat you have gathered over the last 8 or 9 months. Don't feel daunted by the challenge, as you can lose the baby fat by following a few simple guidelines.

Easy-to-remember total body workout involving 12 simple but challenging exercises.

While most Indian fans grew up watching WWE icons like Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, and Stone Cold rock the WWE stage, some have really gone ahead and fulfilled their dreams of working for WWE. To be an Indian and make it in WWE is a huge challenge. Here are 5 Indians who were/are a part of WWE.

EPL is considered the most competitive of all national leagues. With numerous top clubs competing for the top spot and not much to separate between them, winning the EPL is a challenging task. Some of football's greatest players have failed to win the EPL, and here we present to you the best 5.

As IPL 2019 continues to generate hype, we enter Match Number 7. Royal Challengers Bangalore are scheduled to take on former champions Mumbai Indians on Thursday. While MI are coming off a win, RCB are looking to bounce back from its opening loss, as we present the match preview for the tie.

Virat Kohli is having quite a difficult time in leading Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB lie bottom in the standings and have failed to muster a single win from six matches so far. With the added pressure regarding both individual and team performances, things aren't going smoothly for the Indian skipper. Here's more.

Kings XI Punjab will be looking to extend their winning run at home when they host Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number 28 of the IPL. Punjab are fourth at the moment and come from a heart-breaking loss against Mumbai. They take on a struggling RCB, who are yet to register a single win.

#Pepperspray and such similar products are available on the internet. It is important to fathom the ways of pepper spray, mace or any other similar self-defense product.

Over the last 11 seasons of the Indian Premier League, several bowlers have dominated the proceedings. From spinners to pacers, bowling has been an integral part of teams that have won the IPL. Bowling is a challenging task in the T20s. We look at the most threatening bowler from each IPL team.

RR vs SRH: "Invincibility lies in the defence; the possibility of victory in the attack" - Sun Tzu. The SunRisers Hyderabad look unbeatable at the moment. How much is a defendable score in the IPL? At least 8 per over many teams would suggest but ask the SRH bowlers about it. They'll have a cheeky grin on their faces and nonchalantly challenge the batters' egos. That's how good they've been. SRH are currently 2nd on the league table with 5 wins under their belt. RR vs SRH will be a huge test for the home side but at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan have battered teams with fervent deftness. RR have won 3 games out of 6. Can they stop the immovable force in SRH?

After having played 4 games each, the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils find themselves in a familiar part of the table once again. The silver lining, though, is that there is still a long way to go! It is not just the losses, but also the manner of losses that have been strikingly similar for the two franchises.

Marathon running is not easy at the best of times. Running a marathon every day for 99 days is mindblowing. Throw in running barefoot and you have a distance running challenge of epic proportions. This video is about Tellman Knudson, a novice ultra marathon runner who is 33 days into a 99 day barefoot run across continental america. Hats off to the man. I really hope he makes it. He is raising money for homeless youth so please support him.

Hi Luke - can you please drop me an email: morty@sportwhine.com regarding your cycling article. Cheers

There is a good reason why the majority of pools sold in Australia are salt water chlorinated pools. They are efficient, cost effective to buy and maintain and are liked by the pool buying public for their ease of use. If any regular swimmers in your pool have skin sensitivities like eczema or other muscle related challenges, mineralising your pool is going to make a noticeable difference to your pool fun and how you feel after a swim.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah hobbled off after getting injured in his side's 2-1 win over Leicester City in a Premier League clash at Anfield. Salah was downed by Leicester's Hamza Choudhury after a strong challenge. However, a report states that he could be in line to feature against Man United.

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses in the country. The career path for becoming a CA is challenging and aspirants might have doubts regarding the course, eligibility, prospects, preparation, etc. Here are some important things to know about CA.

The opening day of the BPL 2019-20 is already in the news for all wrong reasons yet again. During a match between Chattogram Challengers and Sylhet Thunder, the latter's Krishmar Santokie was conspicuous following his massive no-ball and wide delivery, as fans have cried foul play. Here is more.