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Is mental toughness a resilient state of mind, or is a number of states - and about being in the right state at the right time? Mental Toughness is a concept that has been given a lot of attention in sport psychology in the last few years. It tends to be associated with some kind of ability to cope with pressure, or resiliency. It is something that athletes, coaches and commentators seem to recognise, but seems to be quite difficult to pin down.

Oklahoma City Thunder free agent Kevin Durant announced Monday on The Players Tribune that he will join the Golden State Warriors. Durant agreed to a two-year, $54 million deal with a player option in the second year, sources told The Vertical.

Charles Barkley is no fan of Kevin Durant joining the Warriors. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images) Kevin Durant's decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors in free agency has engendered a host of strong and loud reactions from all over the sporting world, with many pointing to the formerOklahoma City Thunder star's past public critique of those who choose to join other superstars to form super-teams rather than joining already-elite squads to pursue titles as evidence that the 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player has gone soft or lost his edge. Hall of Famer and Turner Sports NBA commentator Charles Barkley's job, primarily, is to have strong and loud reactions, and he strongly and loudly sided with those upset by Durant's decision during a Wednesday morning appearance on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike" show:

For many years, the diet to lower cholesterol has been changing. You find some diet plans stating that you should not eat eggs, butter, red meat while others say you do. Luckily, researchers have come with a list that of diet to lower cholesterol. Cholesterol diet is that which provided benefits t

South Africa sprint runner Oscar Pistorius has stated on Valentine's Day to remember his ex- sweetheart Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot and killed by Pistorius a year ago today.

Cricket lovers waiting eagerly for witnessing thrill and fascination of upcoming IPL series may miss Indian soil. Since general elections are due in May this year for which 1.2 lakh paramilitary personnel, alongside the state police force, would be called for deploying on the polling booths, so it would be challenging for the government to deploy security forces for the IPL 7 series.

AMERICAN WEIGHTLIFTING is a two hour production, Greg Everett takes a look at the sport which is wildly successful internationally but barely recognized in the United States and often times confused with everything from bodybuilding to powerlifting

The loneliest men in sports have not been making any friends lately. Both umpires and referees have been making news, despite their often repeated goal, stated by World Series rookie umpire Tom Hallion said after Game 3: "As an umpire, you never want to be involved in the outcome of the game." He added: "We like to get every play right. We're human beings, and sometimes we get them wrong." So, assuming officials want some kind of automated technical assistance, what is available?

A new study released by the Entertainment Merchants Association claims that when you're a gamer, you're a gamer all the way -- from your first headshot kill to your last dyin' day. "Once a consumer decides to play video games, they continue to play for life -- adding to the growing number of gamers worldwide," the study is quoted by IndustryGamers as stating

Obesity is one of the leading causes of premature death in the United States. This is due to the diseases that are attributed to obesity and the magnitude of these diseases. Obesity is about more than just how you look in the mirror, it is about quality of life and longevity. A simple fact that may get your attention: Those who are considered 40 percent overweight are twice as likely to die prematurely as someone who is considered to be of normal weight.

ndividuals' motivations can directly influence their performance; this is especially true in the sporting world. Reversal Theory's "Eight Motivational States" provide the foundation for the AMSP, which; "provides a great way to help athletes and coaches understand themselves and use that knowledge to achieve their best performance under pressure." - Phil Moore, Sports Psychologist.