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Evolution Of Futsal

By: Eric Gyamfi, Journalist

Futsal was started in 1930 when a teacher in Uruguay, Montevideo named "Juan Carlos Ceriani" created an indoor version of soccer. Once Ceriani created the sport it started gaining a lot of popularity all around the world.

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How VAR Is Changing Soccer

By: Theodore Mckenrick, Journalist

VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee. It is meant to help referees make difficult decisions, such as red cards or offside goals. Once a controversial play happens, the referees go to a small box on the side of the field, where they check VAR. The footage slows down so the referee can make a decision.

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The Evolution of American Football Pads

By: Gesean Amor, Journalist

Football Pads are protective equipment worn by players in American football. They are designed to absorb and distribute the impacts of collisions and tackles, helping to prevent injuries and saving lives.

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The History of Football Cleats

By: Gesean Amor, Journalist

How football cleats became as good as they are now.

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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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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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Parkour

By: Noah Farruggia, Journalist

Parkour (noun) - the activity or sport of moving rapidly through an area, typically in an urban environment, negotiating obstacles by running, jumping, and climbing.

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The Rise of Nike

By: Soham Kolekar, Journalist

Nike, one of the world's most recognizable brands, has a rich history that spans over half a century. Founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight as Blue Ribbon Sports, the company initially operated...

The Cricket World Cup

By: Beck Warner, Journalist

The Cricket World Cup is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated tournaments in the world of cricket. Held every four years, this international event brings together the best teams from different...

How Technology Can Help Reduce Injuries In Sports

By: Eric Ji, Journalist

With new-found technology, doctors and engineers have been able to create devices that can predict possible injuries. All of these devices provide essential information to prevent potential injuries that could ruin an athlete's careers.

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History Of Lacrosse Sticks

By: Ben Pollack, Journalist

Lacrosse is a popular sport played with a ball and a long-handled stick. The game originated in North America and has been enjoyed by indigenous communities for centuries.

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The Engineering Of Paralympic Wheelchairs

By: Danny Bullis, Journalist

"Just as football, tennis and basketball players wear different shoes on the playing field, Para athletes do likewise in wheelchair sports." says paralympic.org. Wheelchairs that are used in the Paralympics are made to fit the athletes bodies and what kind of disability or impairments that they have.

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