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The Science Behind the New York Yankees’ New “Torpedo Bat”

By: Gregory Bosworth, Journalist

These new bats are taking the sport by storm. Find out how they work and some potential pitfalls.

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History Of Lacrosse

By: Thomas Kiffney, Journalist

Lacrosse has come from a tribal game all the way to a national sport. Look into its deep roots and how it grew to the sport we now know today.

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Evolution of The Golf Ball

By: Miles Kowalewski, Journilist

The golf ball, a seemingly simple object that plays a pivotal role in the sport of golf, has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the centuries.

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The Evolution of the Rugby Ball

By: Aiden Fanueli, Journalist

The Gilbert rugby ball has experienced significant evolution since its creation in 1823.

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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...