The Physics of Breakdancing, a New Olympic Sport
Breakdancing will hit the global stage at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, and this physicist is excited to break down the science
The Physics of Breakdancing, a New Olympic Sport
Breakdancing will hit the global stage at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, and this physicist is excited to break down the science
AI Is Helping Referee Games in Major Sports Leagues, but Limitations Remain
Basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer leagues are starting to use AI to help call the shots
How Dangerous Are Soccer Concussions? They May Cause Lasting Damage
As the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off, repeated concussions and head injuries in the sport raise discussion about the lifelong consequences on the brain
Baseball Players Are Hitting More Home Runs—And Climate Change Is Helping
As atmospheric temperatures rise with climate change, baseballs can travel farther through the air, allowing for more home runs
Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Highlights the Violence Black Men Experience in Football
The “terrifyingly ordinary” nature of football’s violence disproportionately affects Black men
International Sports Need to Prioritize Sustainability
Events like the World Cup can emit millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide, but it doesn’t have to be that way
How Will Men’s World Cup Soccer Players Cope with Qatar Heat?
The question of how to preserve athletic performance amid extreme heat, including at the World Cup in Qatar, is pressing as climate change bites
Men’s World Cup Soccer Ball, the Al Rihla, Has the Aerodynamics of a Champion
The Al Rihla may fly more quickly through the air than previous World Cup balls
Sexist Science in Soccer Harms Women in an Epic Own Goal
As players take the pitch for the men’s World Cup, science supports their safety and equipment more than it does women’s
Video Game Players Avoid Gay Characters
A study of gamer behavior finds they shy away from gay characters, regardless of their strengths
The ‘Hot Hand’ Is a Real Basketball Phenomenon, but It Is Rare
A statistical analysis finds evidence for shooting streaks in real game situations
Winter Olympic Sites Are Melting Away because of Climate Crisis
As greenhouse gas emissions rise, more venues will face conditions that professional athletes consider unfair or unsafe