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Virtual Worlds Can Be As Fulfilling As Real Life (Op-Ed)
By Michael Kasumovic published
Step aside Olympians – the new sporting pursuit of choice may soon be professional gaming.
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Peering Inside the World Cup's Brazuca Ball
By Nikhil Gupta published
The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on Earth, and this year's Brazuca soccer ball is a marvel of engineering.
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World Cup Soccer Ball Is Nice and Stable, Study Finds
By Stephanie Pappas published
After controversy over the unstable soccer ball used in the last World Cup, players should find this year's version a breeze. New research suggests that the Adidas Brazuca has a stable flight path.
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Keeping Your Eyes On The Ball May Be Essential
By Jessica Orwig published
Eye-tracking rig confirms that players must watch the ball to catch it.
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With 2.5 Million Injuries, Youth Basketball is a Contact Sport (Op-Ed)
By Lara McKenzie published
While many people don't consider basketball a contact sport, 2.5 million student basketball players were treated for injuries between 2005 and 2001.
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Stadium Acoustics Pump Up the Volume
By Brian Owens published
At sports venues designed to maximize crowd atmosphere, beware of hearing loss.
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