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The Mystery of the Sports Gene

February 16, 2025

The idea that genes could predict who will be the next big sports star has been a hot topic. The ACTN3 gene, with its specific variant called CT, has been under the microscope. The thought is that this variant might give someone an edge in speed or strength. But hold on, just because someone has th

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Hockey and Basketball Showdowns: St. Cloud's Big Night

February 16, 2025

The night of February 14th was a thrilling one for sports fans in the St. Cloud area. The ice was hot with intense hockey matches and the basketball courts were alive with exciting games. The women's hockey team from the College of St. Benedict pulled off an impressive victory. They defeated Au

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Collier's Big Win: A New Era for Women's Basketball

February 15, 2025

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Napheesa Collier, a standout player from the Minnesota Lynx, secured a massive $200, 000 prize by winning the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament. This victory marked a historic moment, as it was the largest single-day payout in women's basketball history.

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Porsche's Front-Engine Revolution

February 15, 2025

Porsche, a brand known for its rear-engine sports cars, has also made quite a few models with engines up front. This shift wasn't just about performance; it was a big change in the company's leadership. In the early days, Porsche was run by two powerful families: the Porsches and the Piëchs. The fa

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Tiredness in Indoor Sports: What's Going On?

February 15, 2025

Indoor court-based team sports are tough. They demand a lot from athletes. Unlike outdoor sports, these indoor games have smaller fields, harder surfaces, and more frequent matches. This makes the fatigue response different. It's important to study this separately. Researchers dug through l

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Robots Join the Court: NBA's New AI Teammates

February 15, 2025

Imagine this: The NBA's top players are now practicing with robots. These aren't your average robots, though. They're advanced AI machines designed to make practices more efficient and effective. The Golden State Warriors are already using three different types of robots during their training sessio

education

Ping Pong in PE: A New Way to Measure It

February 14, 2025

Ever wondered how teachers feel about teaching table tennis in PE classes? A group of experts and teachers worked together to create a questionnaire called the "Racquet Sports Attitude Scale (RSAS). " This tool is designed to see how teachers view and use table tennis in their classes. The RSAS has

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Tom Brady's Big Bet on Sports Collectibles

February 14, 2025

Tom Brady, the legendary NFL quarterback, is making waves in the sports collectibles world. He's not just dipping his toes; he's diving in with a significant 50% stake in CardVault. This isn't your average athlete endorsement deal. Brady is taking control, aiming to shape the market's future. The sp

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Snowball Showdown in the Mountains

February 14, 2025

Imagine this: over 120 teams gathered in a snowy mountain city in Japan, ready for a massive snowball fight. This wasn't just any snowball fight; it was the 35th annual Koide International Snowball Fight in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The city is about 112 miles northwest of Tokyo, deep in Japan's "

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Racquetball Showdown in Vernon: Who Made the Team?

February 13, 2025

In the small town of Vernon, something big was happening. The Roster Sports Club was buzzing with excitement as the best racquetball players from all over Canada gathered for a major event. These athletes were competing for a chance to represent Canada in upcoming international tournaments. The even