Feature Channels: Sports

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A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports – but particularly among more privileged, educated families.

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Rival sports streaming service FuboTV sued the media companies, alleging antitrust practices that they claimed would hinder competition and drive up prices for consumers ...

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Cleveland Clinic and Sports Data Labs, Inc. (SDL) are partnering with the goal of creating the largest compilation of sports health data, which will be used to develop new technology-driven tools and services.

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In Physics of Fluids, researchers have started to unravel the mysteries of how near-horizontal bowling in cricket leads to such tough-to-hit balls. The team employed a wake survey rake device made of multiple tubes designed to capture the pressure downstream of the ball and examined the flow dynamics of cricket balls rotating up to 2,500 rpm in a wind tunnel. The group found that low-pressure zones expanded and intensified near the ball when spinning, while these zones shifted and diminished downstream. At higher spin rates, the low-pressure zone begins to change to a persistent bilobed shape. The results lend support to the theory that these newer bowling techniques tap into the Magnus effect.

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Young football players who sustained a head-to-ground concussion practicing or playing games on natural grass experienced more symptoms – and significantly higher severity – than those who suffered concussions on artificial turf, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.

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A global spectacle, the Olympics often brings promises of economic prosperity to host cities.However, the financial outcomes can be double-edged. While some cities experience a lucrative boost in tourism and infrastructure, others struggle with massive debts and underutilized facilities.In the Q&A below, Michael Clark, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, discusses the real costs and benefits that come with the grandeur of the Games.

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En el equipo femenino del Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT), pasaba las mañanas y las tardes deslizándose por el río Charles de Boston. En su casa de Puerto Rico, durante las vacaciones universitarias, perfeccionó su técnica de remo en las aguas familiares de la isla.

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As part of the women’s crew team at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), she spent mornings and evenings gliding down Boston’s Charles River. At home in Puerto Rico during college breaks, she perfected her rowing technique in the island’s familiar waters.

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An expert weighs in on an athlete’s eyesight

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Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Nina Lightdale-Miric, MD, is leading a new prospective study that is evaluating whether adaptive rock climbing helps improve arm function and self-esteem for children with upper limb differences. The study, which began enrolling patients in June, is funded by a two-year grant from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA).

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Body paint, mismatched socks, hidden knick-knacks — what do they have in common when chasing glory on the biggest stage?  In the competitive world of sports, where every move matters, athletes often turn to rituals and superstitions to find comfort and boost confidence.  These unique habits can also extend to fans.

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Netherlands beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde was met with a mixed crowd during his Olympic debut this week due to the fact that he is a convicted rapist. ...

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As the Olympics draw inspiration and wonder into how athletes manage to achieve such a high level of success and skill, a new podcast series is serving up useful insights into what it takes to optimise performance in sports.

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