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fromIndependent
4 days ago

Michael Verney: Debunking 'lazy narrative' around 3G surfaces as GAA move with the times

Synthetic pitches becoming more prevalent as NFL shows GAA the way forward despite worries about ACL injuries
National Football League
Environment
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Council to wrestle with artificial turf issue

Palo Alto City Council will vote to replace El Camino Park's synthetic turf amid resident safety, playability, cost, and PFAS environmental concerns.
Major League Baseball
fromMLB Trade Rumors
1 month ago

Tropicana Field On Track To Be Repaired By Opening Day

St. Petersburg expects Tropicana Field hurricane repairs — including roof, interior, and new turf — to be completed by Opening Day, with the lease extended through 2028.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Valerenga call for anti-doping changes after artificial pitch causes footballer to fail drug test

Environmental contamination of artificial pitch rubber crumb can cause inadvertent ingestion of banned stimulants, prompting calls to strengthen anti-doping regulations.
Environment
fromwww.miamiherald.com
4 months ago

Fake grass is greener but is it worse for the environment? Florida a new testing ground

Artificial turf is increasingly popular in South Florida despite concerns about its environmental and health impacts.
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