News Feature Channel: Sports

Hss Appoints Daphne A. Scott, Md, Chief of Primary Sports Medicine

Hospital for Special Surgery — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:10:22 EST

HSS Appoints Daphne A. Scott, MD, Chief of Primary Sports Medicine

New Digital Dome launches in Joburg

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:55:21 EST

After major refurbishments, the old Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the state-of-the-art Wits Anglo American Digital Dome.

Raise the Roof: How to Reduce Badminton Birdie Drift

American Institute of Physics (AIP) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST

The airflow from an indoor badminton court's HVAC system and cross ventilation can affect the path of a birdie and have a significant role in play, but research published in Physics of Fluids proposes that different roof configurations could help mitigate wind drift. The authors recommend that important badminton games be played on courts with a barrel roof and a ventilation opening. The team modeled the airflow in a barrel roof stadium with different ventilation opening directions and tested this against a simulation of a flat roof to understand the roof effects.

Michigan Fan Saved After Wife Recognizes Stroke at Football Game

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:10:16 EST

A fan who suffered a stroke while cheering at a University of Michigan football game is celebrating a full recovery thanks to a comprehensive response that began with his wife.

Professor Etienne Ghys Unveils the Intricacies of Soccer Ball Design

Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:45:33 EST

Professor Etienne Ghys, Permanent Secretary of the French Academy of Sciences and Emeritus Research Director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), delivered a thought-provoking HKIAS Distinguished Lecture on "Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics" on 30 October 2024 at City University of Hong Kong.

Expert Available: WNBA Players Opt Out of Collective Bargaining Agreement with WNBA

George Washington University — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:57 EST

The Women's National Basketball Players Association announced its opting out of its collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA. ...

Get a Grip: The Best Thumb Position for Disc Launch Speed and Spin Rate

American Institute of Physics (AIP) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

Disc golf is a sport growing in popularity, but there hasn't been much research into the best techniques - until now. Researchers and disc golf enthusiasts have determined the best thumb position on a disc to maximize angular and translational speeds.

Detroit Lions Aidan Hutchinson Tibia Break Against Dallas Cowboys

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:20:16 EST

The Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympic Games....again

University of Utah — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:05:29 EST

University of Utah political science professor Matthew Burbank's research explores why cities pursue hosting Olympic Games despite the high costs and uncertain economic returns, as well as the opposition to these bids. His expertise offers valuable insights into how Salt Lake City has preserved its Olympic legacy, making it a prime candidate for the 2034 Winter Games and how these elements fit into the broader Olympics trends of successful bids.

AFL Women Must 'Carb Up' to Maximise Footy Performance

University of South Australia — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:05:03 EST

Pasta, breads, rice, and cereals, they're the carb-loaded foods that fuel our bodies for high-intensity exercise and sports. So as the 2024 footy season kicks off, making sure AFLW athletes get enough of the good stuff is key for peak performance.

Dikembe Mutombo Brain Cancer - U-Mich Neurosurgeon Available to Talk Brain Tumors

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:05:16 EST

Expert Available: Reflecting on NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo's Legacy

George Washington University — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:51 EST

Dikembe Mutombo - basketball Hall of Famer and global ambassador of the game - passed away Monday from brain cancer at the age of 58. ...

Investigation Exposing Huge Surge of Gambling Marketing at Start of Premier League Season Prompts Urgent Call to Kick 'Out of Control' Industry Into Touch

University of Bristol — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:00:00 EST

New research reveals gambling messages during the opening weekend of this season's football Premier League have almost trebled since last year, putting fans including children at risk.

Supporting Orthopedic Research Through Sport

RUSH — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:05:43 EST

When it comes to improving health care and finding new, effective ways to treat patients, it takes a village. A village that both leads and supports research. And that's the driving force behind the eighth annual Chicago Sports Summit. Hosted by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, the Summit brings together leaders from across Chicago's dynamic sports scene.

The Medical Minute: Return to Play After Injury -- What Athletes and Families Should Know

Penn State Health — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:05:28 EST

Concussions, meniscus tears and ankle sprains can happen to any athlete. But not every athlete has an army of sports medicine experts behind them. Four Penn State Health experts discuss common sports injuries among athletes and what you can do to prevent them.

Terry Named NFL's Senior Director of Research

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:05:08 EST

Douglas Terry, PhD, a neuropsychologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will work with the National Football League (NFL) as the Senior Director of Research.

Professor Leads Charge to Change Policy Regarding Sports Safety in Florida High Schools

University of Florida — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:05:20 EST

The statewide policy clarifies expectations for heat safety modifications during sports, promotes communication and secure documentation for health-related information, and sets the minimum standard for access to health care services at events.

New Study Delves Into the Decision-Making of Football Players During a Game

University of Portsmouth — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:05:33 EST

New research from the University of Portsmouth in England has provided a unique insight into football players' thought processes, and the results could help other players improve their game.

Researchers Say Colleges Barred From Throwing Money at Student-Athletes Are Offering Them Multimillion-Dollar Coaches Instead

West Virginia University — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:45:06 EST

Research from Brad Humphreys and Jane Ruseski, economics professors at the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics, has revealed college football coaches' paychecks influence the quality of the players they're able to recruit.

Increasing the Number of Youth in Sports Could Improve Health, Save $80B

Michigan State University — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:05:11 EST

A first-of-its-kind study suggests increasing the percentage of youth in the United States who participate in sports to meet a Healthy People 2030 goal could save the nation $80 billion in direct medical costs and productivity losses and deliver more than 1.8 million more quality years of life to Americans.