The Long Road to Full Speed

When sports returns from the hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the desire to rush back to game action will be inevitable. But even for athletes who don't contract coronavirus in the interim, their health and fitness will be a huge concern for leagues and team medical personnel upon their return. Sports Illustrated contributor Brian Burnsed shares what he learned during an investigative deep dive into the health and medical practices necessary to keep athletes safe in the short and long term.