Basketball
Basketball articles: training, recovery, nutrition and gear for basketball players at every level. For rules, leagues, injuries and the full guide, see our Basketball section.
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Best Basketball Shoes for Ankle Support 2026: 7 Picks
Seven mid-top, high-top and lockdown basketball shoes compared, plus what research really says about high-tops versus ankle braces.
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Best Mental Training Tools for Athletes 2026: 7 Picks
The best mental training tools for athletes in 2026: sport-psychology books, a performance journal, HeartMath and Muse biofeedback, and Headspace compared.
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Best Speed Training Equipment 2026: 8 Picks for Every Athlete
The best speed and agility training equipment for 2026: ladders, hurdles, chutes, harnesses, sleds, vests, sprint timing and reaction lights compared.
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Best Recovery Shoes 2026: 6 Picks for Every Athlete
The best recovery shoes for 2026: OOFOS, HOKA, KANE and Crocs slides, sandals and slip-ons compared by foam, footbed, sizing and price.
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Best Compression Boots 2026: Normatec, JetBoots and Cheaper Picks
The best compression boots for 2026: Normatec 3 and Elite, Therabody JetBoots, FIT KING, REATHLETE and Normatec Go compared by pressure, zones,…
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Best Massage Guns 2026: 7 Picks for Every Athlete
The best massage guns for 2026: Theragun, Hypervolt, Ekrin and RENPHO compared by power, weight, battery, noise and price, plus Theragun vs…
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Best Knee Sleeves 2026: 6 Picks for Squats, CrossFit & Running
The best knee sleeves for 2026: SBD, Rehband, Stoic, Nordic Lifting and Bauerfeind compared by thickness, length, fit, federation rules and price.
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Best Ankle Brace for Athletes 2026: 6 Picks for Every Sport
The best ankle braces for athletes in 2026: ASO, Zamst, Active Ankle, McDavid, Bauerfeind and Shock Doctor compared by support, fit and…
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Athlete Recovery Routine: A Simple Daily Plan That Works
A simple, research-based athlete recovery routine: cool-down, food, fluids, soft-tissue work, sleep and easy days, with a sample week and the gear…
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Best GPS Tracker for Team Sports 2026: 5 Picks for Players
The best GPS trackers for team sports in 2026: STATSports, Catapult One, Playermaker and Garmin compared for soccer, football, rugby and lacrosse.