Sumo to hold second-ever event outside of Japan, returning to London after 34 years Posted January 7, 2025 Sumo wrestling will return to London for the first time in 34 years in 2025 as the historic Royal Albert Hall hosts a Grand Sumo Tournament next October—just the second official e…
Michigan State engineering prof, student design helmet inserts to help drown out crowd noise for QBs Posted December 22, 2024 The sight was a common one for Andrew Kolpacki. For many a Sunday, he would watch the National Football League (NFL) games on TV and see quarterbacks (QBs) putting their hands on …
The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds Posted November 18, 2024 The rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million to teams across Europe’s leading leagues last season, according to a report. At a time…
Wimbledon tennis tournament replaces line judges with technology in break with tradition Posted November 11, 2024 Wimbledon is replacing line judges with electronic line-calling, the latest step into the modern age by the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament. The All England Club announced …
FIFA teams up with UN health agency for campaign to educate world soccer about concussion Posted October 19, 2024 FIFA teamed up with the World Health Organization (WHO) for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries. …
Germany’s first hobby horsing championship gallops through Frankfurt Posted October 12, 2024 Germany's first hobby horsing championship got underway in Frankfurt, with hundreds of young riders competing in time jumping, style jumping and …
Tennis attire is everywhere. Credit the pandemic, social media and pickleball Posted October 5, 2024 While tennis fans savor the last matches of the U.S. Open, a subset of spectators and TV viewers have watched the year's final Grand Slam tournament as a source o…
Hong Kong hits back at Italy’s protest against fencer Cheung’s win with posts on pineapple pizza Posted September 1, 2024 Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long’s victory over Italy’s Filippo Macchi at the Paris Olympics has sparked an exchange of insults on social media, with Cheung’s supporters celebratin…
Cutting-edge technology on show at Euro 2024 is changing the face of soccer Posted July 26, 2024 From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to…
FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diploma Posted June 30, 2024 World Cup and Champions League winners are learning about the soccer industry at FIFA alongside club founders and front-office leaders. All were teammates in the …