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AstroTurf Leads Innovation in Player Safety and Sustainability for Modern Sport

Artificial turf technology is evolving towards carbon neutrality and sustainability using bio-based materials from sugar cane.

fromWIRED

Cloning Came to Polo. Then Things Got Truly Uncivilized

Adolfo Cambiaso, a top polo player, is utilizing biotechnology to revolutionize horse breeding in the sport.

fromCyclingnews

Pro Bike: Biniam Girmay's Cube Litening in sprint mode

Biniam Girmay is a groundbreaking cyclist known for his sprinting talent and fan loyalty, marking significant achievements in the Tour de France.

Miami

fromVulture

How to Watch (and Get Really, Really Into) Banana Ball

Banana Ball transforms baseball into a fast-paced, entertaining sport with unique rules and performances by the Savannah Bananas.

fromMail Online

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Futuristic technologies powering Wimbledon 2025, revealed

Wimbledon 2025 introduces AI line judges, replacing human officials for the first time in history.

Women in technology

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

inside NIKE's sports research lab, faith kipyegon's four-minute mile takes shape

NIKE's collaboration with Faith Kipyegon aims for a sub-four-minute mile using advanced performance research.

PUMA Unveils Official Premier League Match Ball with the Launch of the 'Have a Ball' Campaign | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

PUMA has officially stepped into one of football's biggest arenas with the unveiling of the Orbita Ultimate PL, the new official match ball for the 2025/26 Premier League season.

English Premier League

Soccer (FIFA)

Is the future of soccer in new, chaotic tournaments fueled by viral moments and celebrities?

The Baller League represents a new trend in alternative soccer formats, merging entertainment with sport.

These new tournaments, including the Baller League, emphasize smaller teams and unique gameplay, attracting diverse audiences.

New Olympics-Style Games Will Let Contestants Dope Up on as Many Steroids and Drugs as They Want

The Enhanced Games encourages the use of performance-enhancing drugs in a competitive sporting event, claiming to innovate the future of athletics.

US Elections

fromwww.dw.com

Trump-backed 'Olympics on drugs' closer to becoming reality DW 03/19/2025

The Enhanced Games, promoting drug use in sports, gained momentum after Trump's election win, attracting substantial investment and interest.

MMA

fromFuturism

New Olympics-Style Games Will Let Contestants Dope Up on as Many Steroids and Drugs as They Want

The Enhanced Games encourages the use of performance-enhancing drugs in a competitive sporting event, claiming to innovate the future of athletics.

US Elections

fromwww.dw.com

Trump-backed 'Olympics on drugs' closer to becoming reality DW 03/19/2025

The Enhanced Games, promoting drug use in sports, gained momentum after Trump's election win, attracting substantial investment and interest.

more#enhanced-games

#womens-football

Soccer (FIFA)

Smoke cannons, rolling subs and goals aplenty: welcome to World Sevens football

fromwww.bbc.com

Soccer (FIFA)

Global women's seven-a-side football series to start in May

Soccer (FIFA)

Smoke cannons, rolling subs and goals aplenty: welcome to World Sevens football

fromwww.bbc.com

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Soccer (FIFA)

Global women's seven-a-side football series to start in May

more#womens-football

Artificial intelligence

Meet the Acemate: The First AI-Powered Tennis Robot That Rallies Back | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Acemate is the first tennis robot that simulates real match scenarios, enhancing training through advanced AI and mobility.

fromCyclingnews

'We're here to tear it down and rebuild it from scratch' - Formula Fixed indoor short track racing series charts path for US launch

"This is a format that is broadcast-friendly, spectator-first, and built to create viral moments through a competitive setup that never stands still," said Clare Grady, who also serves as the general manager of the Bay Breakers pro.

Bicycling

Boston Red Sox

fromMLB Trade Rumors

The Rawlings Icon was named the Bat Bros' "Youth Bat of the Year"! (Sponsored)

The 2025 Rawlings Icon bat combines innovative technology with performance, making it a premier choice for youth athletes.

A $15m jockeys racing league would relegate real stars to supporting role

A new international jockeys' league is launching in 2026 with leading riders to attract a younger audience for horse racing.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Sperm races: The latest brainchild of American millionaires

Turning health into sport Zhu laments in the company's manifesto that although male fertility is in sharp decline, no one is talking about it. Sperm motility...

OMG science

Miami Marlins

fromstupidDOPE

New Era and adidas Launch New Official On-Field Caps for Top NCAA Baseball Teams | stupidDOPE

New Era and adidas unveil official caps for NCAA baseball programs, enhancing player experience and fan culture.

The partnership merges tradition with innovation in collegiate sports gear.

fromWIRED

Meet the Trio of Tech Startups Bringing Live Sports to Blind Fans

Instead of quickly becoming yesterday's news like most others, those videos gave the founders the same idea: to create a device that would change how visually impaired people watch sport forever.

Wearables

fromWho What Wear

Inside the League Where Athletes Track Recovery With Samsung's Galaxy Ring

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is a wellness innovation that helps athletes optimize their performance by tracking sleep and recovery, redefining how sports training is approached.

Wearables

#cycling

Bicycling

Gargantuan chainrings, $1,300 hubs, and prototype tyres that barely fit: Paris-Roubaix men's tech gallery

Tadej PogaÄar's performance and tech innovations highlighted the intense and competitive atmosphere of the Paris-Roubaix cycling race.

Bicycling

Tadej Pogacar wins his first race of 2025: We take a closer look at the striking new bike he did it on

Tadej PogaÄar showcased advanced equipment during his UAE Tour victory, emphasizing the significance of innovative gear in elite cycling performance.

Bicycling

Gargantuan chainrings, $1,300 hubs, and prototype tyres that barely fit: Paris-Roubaix men's tech gallery

Bicycling

Tadej Pogacar wins his first race of 2025: We take a closer look at the striking new bike he did it on

Tadej PogaÄar showcased advanced equipment during his UAE Tour victory, emphasizing the significance of innovative gear in elite cycling performance.

Major League Baseball

Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins believes torpedo bats could lead to higher batting averages

fromIntelligencer

New York Yankees

Are the Yankees Cheating or Just Good?

New York Yankees

MIT-educated physicist reveals the secret to Yankees' success with torpedo bats he created

Major League Baseball

What is a torpedo bat? How much does it help hitters? Inside MLB's next big thing

Atlanta Braves

fromwww.mercurynews.com

SF Giants' Birdsong learned his signature pitch on TikTok and it could make him elite'

Hayden Birdsong's kick change pitch, learned via TikTok, significantly elevated his baseball performance and potential.

Major League Baseball

fromFast Company

MLB tests robot umpires during spring training. Here's what to know

Automated Ball-Strike System being tested in MLB may assist umpires but won't replace them, using a challenge system for call verification in 2024.

Major League Baseball

Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins believes torpedo bats could lead to higher batting averages

New York Yankees

fromIntelligencer

Are the Yankees Cheating or Just Good?

Cheating scandals capture public attention in baseball more than individual player achievements.

New York Yankees

MIT-educated physicist reveals the secret to Yankees' success with torpedo bats he created

Major League Baseball

What is a torpedo bat? How much does it help hitters? Inside MLB's next big thing

Aaron Leanhardt innovates bat design to improve hitters' performance against dominant pitching in Major League Baseball.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Atlanta Braves

SF Giants' Birdsong learned his signature pitch on TikTok and it could make him elite'

Major League Baseball

fromFast Company

MLB tests robot umpires during spring training. Here's what to know

Automated Ball-Strike System being tested in MLB may assist umpires but won't replace them, using a challenge system for call verification in 2024.

more#baseball

fromEngadget

The Premier League will speed up offside calls with optical tracking tech starting next week

The Premier League will implement semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) to speed up offside calls in live matches starting April 12.

fromwww.npr.org

How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain

The introduction of the torpedo bat has sparked excitement in MLB due to its innovative design, enhancing player performance.

#nfl

fromDefector

Typography

Banning The Tush Push Is A Chickenshit Idea | Defector

National Football League

fromThe Verge

NFL swaps first-down chains for Sony's 8K cameras

The NFL will use Sony's Hawk-Eye cameras to streamline measurement of first downs this season using advanced technology.

fromDefector

Typography

Banning The Tush Push Is A Chickenshit Idea | Defector

National Football League

fromThe Verge

NFL swaps first-down chains for Sony's 8K cameras

The NFL will use Sony's Hawk-Eye cameras to streamline measurement of first downs this season using advanced technology.

more#nfl

fromwww.npr.org

Nine home runs for the Yankees lead to questions about their new bats

Yankees debut new innovative bat, resulting in record home runs during their game against the Brewers.

Exclusive | Marlins to buck longstanding MLB norm with how pitchers prepare for games

Marlins implement 'Live Pitch Design Sessions' for starter preparation, moving away from traditional bullpen days.

LA Lakers

fromLos Angeles Times

Boys' basketball coach of the year: Stephen Singleton of Eastvale Roosevelt

Stephen Singleton showcases exceptional coaching versatility by winning a state title without a traditional big man.

Washington Wizards

fromwww.nytimes.com

Here are four ways Unrivaled could change the WNBA

Breanna Stewart co-founded Unrivaled, a new professional women's basketball league, aiming to retain players in the US and elevate their experiences.

Soccer (FIFA)

SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup

SoFi Stadium is testing new grass field technology for the Concacaf Nations League, paving the way for enhanced experiences at the World Cup 2026.

MMA

TKO, Saudis join forces for new boxing promotion

A new boxing promotion has been launched by HE Turki Alalshikh, TKO, UFC, and WWE, aimed at developing global boxing talent.

Liverpool FC

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match-worn shirts

Brentford introduces microchips in match shirts to confirm authenticity against counterfeits, marking a groundbreaking move in football merchandise.

The initiative targets the rising problem of counterfeit football kits and aims to secure the value of match-worn shirts.

Wearables

onecourt's haptic device lets the visually impaired watch live sports using their fingertips

OneCourt's haptic device enables visually impaired individuals to experience live sports using real-time vibrations that simulate the game's action.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95

Dick Button revolutionized figure skating as a champion, innovator, and influencer who profoundly impacted the sport and its community.

7 months ago

Forget Nicolas Jover and set-piece coaches, bring on the directors of vibes | Max Rushden

In 2012, an infamous free-kick by SC Weiz's Kevin Steiner illustrates not just a comedy of errors on the pitch, but a significant shift in football's tactical evolution and experimentation around set-pieces that has intensified over the last decade.

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