This story appears in ESPN The Magazine's October 31 NBA Preview Issue. Subscribe today! IN 2007, WHILE trapping on a press, Davidson sophomore Stephen Curry took an elbow in the kisser from The ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Seemingly always hanging out of his mouth during games, Stephen Curry's mouthguard turned into a speedy projectile during Game 6 of the NBA Finals when the usually even-tempered ...

If you watched the Super Bowl LII earlier this month, you'll recall a moment in the second quarter when Patriots quarterback Tom Brady found Brandin Cooks wide open for a beautiful, 23-yard completion ...

Safety precautions are one of the most crucial parts of competing, whether it be the shin guards on MLS players or the elbow pads on NFL athletes. Measures to ensure security are integral to ...

Even someone who has never seen a minute of an NBA game would be transfixed watching Stephen Curry play basketball—but maybe not because of his otherworldly shooting or because the league’s most ...

Okay, but the way Curry “wears” his would not have helped him in this scenario either. In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel back in 2015 (I told you, this is a long-time habit that ain’t bein’ broken any ...

Stephen Curry has become the NBA's most iconic 3-point shooter during his career, but as much as his shooting stroke stands out, it's often a piece of equipment with which people associate him. That ...

A mouthguard, or night guard, is a removable oral device that covers your teeth. The device is worn to separate your top teeth from your bottom teeth while sleeping. This can reduce teeth grinding or ...

There are a few types of mouthguards. The best option for you will depend on your reason for using a mouthguard. Some types are better suited for sports, while others are more effective for managing ...

Correspondence to Dr Brent E Hagel, Department of Paediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada; brent.hagel{at}albertahealthservices.ca Background ...

MADISON, Wis. -- The mouthguards that some college football players are wearing this season have a dual purpose. Not only does the equipment provide the obvious protection for teeth and jaws, it also ...

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