Failures on sports' biggest stages provide unique glimpse into how to overcome adversity Updated 27 mins ago Athletes confront failure as often as success during competition. High-profile mistakes, like Simone Biles' "twisties" or Bill Buckner's infamous error, are reminders of this reality. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering mishandling a crucial play that led to his team's elimination from the MLB playoffs brings these mistakes back into the spotlight. Experts say overcoming such failures isn't easy. Sports psychologists emphasize mental preparation and coping strategies. Techniques like "release, reset, refocus" help athletes move past mistakes. It's also helpful, they say, that there's growing acceptance of mental strategies in sports, underscoring their importance in perfor

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