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15 Jul 2026

Robot umpires cut famous batters' advantage

A University of Michigan study found that South Korea’s KBO league saw a smaller advantage for famous hitters after it introduced the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System in 2024. The change did not appear for star pitchers.

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14 Jul 2026

NFL players more likely to die from brain diseases

A study of nearly 20,000 NFL players found a fourfold increase in deaths from neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and ALS. Risk was higher for longer careers and for certain playing positions.

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25 Jun 2026

The Physics Behind World Cup Play

An expert explains how physics appears in World Cup moments like powerful shots, bending corner kicks and spectacular saves. He highlights three factors—forces, momentum and air pressure—and links sport to classroom science.

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27 May 2026

Study: Youth sports, schools and an unequal club system

A University of Georgia study finds that linking youth sports with the school system helped create an expensive, unequal market of private clubs. Families often pay large sums and many young players face time, travel and language barriers.

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13 May 2026

Oxytocin rises in soccer contests among the Tsimane

Researchers from the University of Zurich measured oxytocin during soccer tournaments with the Indigenous Tsimane in the Bolivian Amazon. Levels rose most against familiar rivals and also rose versus outsiders; changes appeared in men but not women.

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20 Mar 2026

Green clay tennis courts remove carbon from the air

A new study finds that green clay tennis courts made with basalt rock can remove carbon dioxide from the air. Researchers analysed thousands of courts in the United States and estimated net carbon removal and timelines.

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17 Mar 2026

March Madness and the illusion of control

Fans fill March Madness brackets and often think their choices control outcomes. Albert Cohen of Michigan State University says skill matters but luck still shapes results; his comments were published on Futurity.

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16 Feb 2026

How Data Is Changing the 2026 Winter Olympics

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, teams and researchers use data science, computer vision and wearable tech to study performance. These tools shape training, help broadcasters explain results, and raise questions about fairness and access.

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6 Feb 2026

How the Super Bowl trademark affects retailers

The phrase "Super Bowl" is a protected trademark. This protection changes how stores advertise and run promotions: many avoid the exact name and must balance possible sales gains against legal risks, which also affects consumers.

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8 Dec 2025

Reducing Injuries in Winter Sports

Winter sports have extra risks from cold, slick surfaces and sharp equipment. Skiing and snowboarding cause most injuries, and experts advise proper equipment, regular warmups, knowing personal fitness, and careful recovery to reduce harm.

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29 Nov 2025

Jamaica wins historic bobsled gold while recovering from Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica is recovering from Hurricane Melissa, with deaths, missing people and damage. In Whistler on November 22–23, Jamaica won one gold and two bronze bobsled medals, including a first-ever four-man gold.

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12 Oct 2025

Kokpar returns to Kazakhstan with changed rules

The traditional horseback game kokpar is returning in Kazakhstan with some rules changed for safety. Clubs, social media and cultural tourism are growing interest, while organisers and experts warn about injuries and funding challenges.

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20 Sept 2025

Caribbean athletes shine at 2025 World Championships in Tokyo

The 2025 World Athletics Championships ran in Tokyo from September 13 to 21. Caribbean athletes won many medals, including farewells and comebacks from stars such as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Keshorn Walcott and Jereem Richards.

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