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 …
Jolly hockey sticks on a unicycle—Australia’s hockey championships Posted June 25, 2024 Most people would find just getting on top of a unicycle challenging, let alone actually maneuvering it. However, some athletes are not only doin…
DC lawmakers and pro footballers team up to support soccer in tenth Congressional game Posted June 11, 2024 Democrats and Republicans from Congress teamed up with professional footballers to raise money for youth soccer programs during the tenth edition of the Congressional Soccer Match…
Sword fighting offers hope for youth in Nairobi’s poorest areas Posted May 1, 2024 Fencing offers a ray of hope to young people living in Nairobi’s poorest neighborhoods. This is not just a hobby for them: it's a force for good in their lives. Fencing has helped…