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Stories about sports outside of LJMS, professional sports, high school sports, stories about LJMS students playing football outside the school.

How VAR Technology Could Change Basketball Forever

How VAR Technology Could Change Basketball Forever

By: Daniel D'mello, Journalist
If the NBA implemented Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology into the game, it could significantly enhance how the game is officiated by increasing fairness and accuracy in decision-making. Many sports such as soccer and tennis have already adapted this technology
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person wearing pair of black toe Air Jordan 1s

The History of the Basketball Shoe

By: Alistair Ramthun, Journalist
Many basketball players, young and old, amateur and professional, wear basketball shoes. But how have they changed and improved?
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The Greatest Air Jordans of All Time

The Greatest Air Jordan’s of All Time

By: Daniel D'mello, Journalist
The Air Jordan 1, the most iconic sneaker of all time, was created in 1984 by Nike for a rookie Michael Jordan. Designed by Peter B. Moore, it seperated itself from the traditional white basketball shoe with bold black and red colors, which defied the NBA's rules for uniforms, stating that shoes had to be at least 51% white.
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Wilson’s Airless Basketball – The Future Of The Game

By: Daniel D'mello, Journalist
This product made by Wilson is a one of a kind invention. Instead of using regular pressurized air to produce the bounce, that has to constantly be pumped up again, the Airless Basketball relies on the flexibility of the ball to make it bounce just like a regular basketball
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Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

By: Diego Martinez, journalist
Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player and a model. Some people have the opinion that Ronaldo is the best player in the world, but others say the best player in the world is Messi.
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man on running field

Why Runners Are Getting Better Over Time

By: Alistair Ramthun, Journalist
How is it that less than a decade ago nobody could get a sub four minute mile, but now over a thousand people have done it? What is the science behind runners getting faster over time?
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Jan 16, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The Intuit Dome is seen from an aerial view while under construction. The arena will the future home of the LA Clippers and site of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Intuit Dome

By: Salar Nasimov, Journalist
The Intuit Dome, the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers, represents a significant advancement in stadium technology and design. This state of the art facility will improve the fan experience and set new standards for the sports industry.
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Ozil Bounce

Ozil Bounce

By: Diego Martinez, Journalist
The ozil bounce is a soccer pass/shot not used by many players. When kicked with this technique, the ball will have a bounce from the ground.
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The History Of Scouting In American football

By: Jacob Bloom, Journalist
Each year, the NFL holds a draft of eligible college players for teams to select player to be on their team.  The NFL has held this draft for decades, but recently NFL have used more data to make sure they get the best players from college.
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Engineering of a Vertical Jump

Engineering of a Vertical Jump

By: Alistair Ramthun, Journalist
Basketball players young and old amateur and professional all want to solve the problem of a limited vertical jump. But what is the science behind improving your vertical jump?
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The Story of Josh Dobbs: The Passtronaut

The Story of Josh Dobbs: The Passtronaut

By: Marek Solow, Journalist
Josh Dobbs is both a professional NFL football player and a NASA employee. He has recently made a name for himself in the football world, having big games and informing the world about his career.
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The Story of ESPN: The most famous sports only network

The Story of ESPN: The most famous sports only network

By: Cristian Reinaga Claros, Journalist
ESPN is a cable sports network founded in 1979 by Bill Rasmussen, who was formerly an employee of the New England Whalers (now known as the Carolina Hurricanes). ESPN began with the network's most well-known program, "SportsCenter," debuting with the network on September 7, 1979.
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