This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s newsletter here. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist who studies nonverbal communication. She was ...

A high-five between teammates. A point toward the player who just assisted your layup. A team huddle during a stoppage of play. A rush to help a fallen teammate off the ground. A bench celebration ...

Behavioral Investigator, Vanessa Van Edwards, says the right body language can help make our travels safer, more comfortable and more rewarding too. She stopped by to share her tips. Read more ...

Liverpool's body language has come under scrutiny this season Getty Images If beating Aston Villa and Real Madrid felt like one step forward for Liverpool, then defeats to Manchester City and ...

The Athletic has live coverage of the U.S. Open men’s final featuring Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — When Carlos Alcaraz walks onto Arthur Ashe Stadium Friday afternoon for ...

We spend a lot of time perfecting our words, whether we're crafting the perfect DM, fine tuning a work email, or rehearsing how to ask for the WiFi password at the cafe without sounding too desperate.

SAN JOSE, CA — Route running is a skill. For some it’s an artform. A good route runner is often defined by how quickly they can transition in and out of cuts, their ability to make every route look ...

When most people think of intelligence, they picture a quick wit or a bookshelf stacked with classics. But according to body language experts, some of the strongest indicators of a brilliant mind ...

While body language and nonverbal communication may seem subtle and unsuspecting in conversations largely characterized by verbal language and words, they're actually a glimpse into our internal ...

SAN JOSE, CA — Route running is a skill. For some it’s an artform. A good route runner is often defined by how quickly they can transition in and out of cuts, their ability to make every route look ...