At the fourth annual Birdies for Bridges, the moment belonged to Sully: 20 years old, three years sober, and now a peer counselor at the same teen recovery program that once showed up for her. This is why we show up.
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SOBER SPORTS: This section promotes sobriety and wellness through sports and fitness. The section features articles, interviews, and personal stories from athletes and fitness enthusiasts committed to a healthier, alcohol-free lifestyle. By highlighting the benefits of sober living and the role that sports and fitness can play in achieving and maintaining sobriety, Sober Sports is changing how we think about wellness and encouraging a more positive and empowering approach to recovery.
Golf without the 19th hole. Après-ski without the hangover. Racing at nationals nine days before turning one year sober. Meet Corey Davis of Soba Golf, Ben Coombes of Soberski and electric skateboarder Bianca Criaco, the three sober athletes joining BACKSTAGE live on Oct. 6.
After losing 105 pounds in his first nine months of sobriety, Justin Kinney looked like a recovery success story. Behind the transformation, however, were no rest days, too little food and a relationship with exercise that had become increasingly compulsive. He reflects on what it took to redefine fitness, discipline and true recovery.
Bianca signed up for Australia’s national electric skateboard championship without knowing what it was, trained for two months on a board limited to 42 km/h, and came last. Nine days later she hit one year sober. She is calling it a comeback story. She is right.
Surgery, PRP and stem cell injections are increasingly discussed as options for meniscus tears, but they are not interchangeable. Here’s how the three approaches differ in evidence, invasiveness, recovery time and the types of tears they may be best suited to address.
From joint comfort to faster recovery, here is why more competitive athletes are adding marine collagen to their training routine.
Sober Curator Sports Contributor Justin Kinney started using kratom for energy, focus, and better workouts, but what looked like a legal performance edge became a dependence he never saw coming.
Giesen 0% is bringing non-alcoholic wine spritzes to Pride House LA/West Hollywood’s World Cup kickoff weekend, celebrating Pride Month, LGBTQ+ athletes, and mindful drinking in one major cultural moment.
Justin reflects on the growing normalization of alcohol at youth sporting events, from coolers near the dugout to parents joking about needing drinks to survive tournament weekends. Through the lens of recovery, he asks what children absorb when adult socializing, stress, and celebration around kids’ sports become so closely tied to drinking — and whether the culture deserves a closer look.
Sobriety is reshaping how many men think about strength, wellness, and aging. Instead of defining masculinity through toughness, silence, or pushing through discomfort, more sober men are embracing emotional honesty, preventive healthcare, fitness, stronger relationships, and sustainable routines as part of a healthier alcohol-free life.
Did you know that roughly 20% of college students meet the criteria for having an alcohol use disorder (AUD)? That’s…
The final whistle blows.The crowd begins to leave.Teammates pull off their pads.The locker room slowly empties. At some point, every…
Walk through almost any sporting event in America and you will see it. The tailgates.The postgame celebrations.The locker room jokes.The…
Everyone loves a comeback story. We celebrate them when they are finished. We share them when they are successful. We…
For many people in recovery, fitness and strength training become powerful tools for rebuilding discipline, structure, and long-term sobriety.
The tradition no one questions in professional sports is alcohol as celebration. In the National Hockey League, this is highly…
In a culture that celebrates dramatic breakthroughs, the idea of improving 1% sounds almost insignificant. It does not trend. It…
The Super Bowl is more than just a game; it’s an experience filled with camaraderie, food, and celebration. If you’re…
Skiing culture has always had a certain swagger: fresh tracks in the morning, big mountain energy all afternoon, and a…
Cycling naturally supports a sober lifestyle. The steady rhythm of the pedals, the clear air, and the sense of forward…
This episode is a not-to-miss conversation for anyone curious about how lessons from sports can enrich recovery. Hosted by Alysse…
Three days. Two nights in the parking lot. One of the hardest tee times in golf. That’s the backdrop for…
Join the Washington Recovery Alliance (WRA) and King County Recovery Coalition (KCRC) for a day of community, connection, and celebration…
In the ever-evolving world of sobriety and endurance athletics, have you ever wondered what it takes for someone to continue…
If you’re someone passionate about health, wellness, and community, and you enjoy the thrill of live sports minus the substance-use…
What is Soba Golf? It’s the Intersection of Sobriety, Wellness, and Golf. At its core, Soba Golf is a wellness company that…
Join the Washington Recovery Alliance and the King County Recovery Coalition as they return to T-Mobile Park for the 4th…
This year’s US Open is set to serve up more than just world-class tennis; it will also be a stage…
Simone Biles Ditches the Booze as She Competes for Gold in Paris When Simone Biles touched down in Paris, she…
The City of Light dazzled the world once again, not only with its breathtaking skyline and with Celine Dion’s performance…