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Released: 8-Nov-2024 6:10 AM EST
Michigan Fan Saved After Wife Recognizes Stroke at Football Game
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A fan who suffered a stroke while cheering at a University of Michigan football game is celebrating a full recovery thanks to a comprehensive response that began with his wife.

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Newswise: Professor Étienne Ghys Unveils the Intricacies of Soccer Ball Design
Released: 31-Oct-2024 10:45 PM EDT
Professor Étienne Ghys Unveils the Intricacies of Soccer Ball Design
Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study, City University of Hong Kong

Professor Étienne Ghys, Permanent Secretary of the French Academy of Sciences and Emeritus Research Director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), delivered a thought-provoking HKIAS Distinguished Lecture on "Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics" on 30 October 2024 at City University of Hong Kong.

Released: 22-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: WNBA Players Opt Out of Collective Bargaining Agreement with WNBA
George Washington University

The Women's National Basketball Players Association announced its opting out of its collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA. ...

Newswise: Get a Grip: The Best Thumb Position for Disc Launch Speed and Spin Rate
18-Oct-2024 10:35 AM EDT
Get a Grip: The Best Thumb Position for Disc Launch Speed and Spin Rate
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Disc golf is a sport growing in popularity, but there hasn’t been much research into the best techniques – until now. Researchers and disc golf enthusiasts have determined the best thumb position on a disc to maximize angular and translational speeds.

Newswise: The Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympic Games....again
Released: 9-Oct-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympic Games....again
University of Utah

University of Utah political science professor Matthew Burbank’s research explores why cities pursue hosting Olympic Games despite the high costs and uncertain economic returns, as well as the opposition to these bids. His expertise offers valuable insights into how Salt Lake City has preserved its Olympic legacy, making it a prime candidate for the 2034 Winter Games and how these elements fit into the broader Olympics trends of successful bids.

Newswise: AFL Women Must ‘Carb Up’ to Maximise Footy Performance
Released: 1-Oct-2024 12:05 AM EDT
AFL Women Must ‘Carb Up’ to Maximise Footy Performance
University of South Australia

Pasta, breads, rice, and cereals, they’re the carb-loaded foods that fuel our bodies for high-intensity exercise and sports. So as the 2024 footy season kicks off, making sure AFLW athletes get enough of the good stuff is key for peak performance.

   
Released: 30-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Reflecting on NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo’s Legacy
George Washington University

Dikembe Mutombo – basketball Hall of Famer and global ambassador of the game – passed away Monday from brain cancer at the age of 58. ...

Newswise: Investigation Exposing Huge Surge of Gambling Marketing at Start of Premier League Season Prompts Urgent Call to Kick ‘Out of Control’ Industry Into Touch
25-Sep-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Investigation Exposing Huge Surge of Gambling Marketing at Start of Premier League Season Prompts Urgent Call to Kick ‘Out of Control’ Industry Into Touch
University of Bristol

New research reveals gambling messages during the opening weekend of this season’s football Premier League have almost trebled since last year, putting fans including children at risk.

Released: 25-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Supporting Orthopedic Research Through Sport
RUSH

When it comes to improving health care and finding new, effective ways to treat patients, it takes a village. A village that both leads and supports research. And that’s the driving force behind the eighth annual Chicago Sports Summit. Hosted by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, the Summit brings together leaders from across Chicago’s dynamic sports scene.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Return to Play After Injury -- What Athletes and Families Should Know
Released: 25-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
The Medical Minute: Return to Play After Injury -- What Athletes and Families Should Know
Penn State Health

Concussions, meniscus tears and ankle sprains can happen to any athlete. But not every athlete has an army of sports medicine experts behind them. Four Penn State Health experts discuss common sports injuries among athletes and what you can do to prevent them.

Newswise: Terry Named NFL’s Senior Director of Research
Released: 25-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Terry Named NFL’s Senior Director of Research
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Douglas Terry, PhD, a neuropsychologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will work with the National Football League (NFL) as the Senior Director of Research.

Released: 24-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Professor Leads Charge to Change Policy Regarding Sports Safety in Florida High Schools
University of Florida

The statewide policy clarifies expectations for heat safety modifications during sports, promotes communication and secure documentation for health-related information, and sets the minimum standard for access to health care services at events.

   
Released: 24-Sep-2024 6:05 AM EDT
New Study Delves Into the Decision-Making of Football Players During a Game
University of Portsmouth

New research from the University of Portsmouth in England has provided a unique insight into football players' thought processes, and the results could help other players improve their game.

Newswise: Researchers Say Colleges Barred From Throwing Money at Student-Athletes Are Offering Them Multimillion-Dollar Coaches Instead
Released: 23-Sep-2024 12:45 PM EDT
Researchers Say Colleges Barred From Throwing Money at Student-Athletes Are Offering Them Multimillion-Dollar Coaches Instead
West Virginia University

Research from Brad Humphreys and Jane Ruseski, economics professors at the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics, has revealed college football coaches’ paychecks influence the quality of the players they’re able to recruit.

Released: 20-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Increasing the Number of Youth in Sports Could Improve Health, Save $80B
Michigan State University

A first-of-its-kind study suggests increasing the percentage of youth in the United States who participate in sports to meet a Healthy People 2030 goal could save the nation $80 billion in direct medical costs and productivity losses and deliver more than 1.8 million more quality years of life to Americans.

 
Released: 20-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: WNBA Expansion Team Headed to Portland for 2026
George Washington University

As the WNBA regular season comes to a close, there’s a lot of excitement for what’s in store for the league over the next few years. ...

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Released: 20-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Cedars-Sinai Named Official Medical Provider for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai has announced a partnership with the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games to serve as the Official Medical Provider for the 2028 Games, providing the highest-quality care for athletes, coaches, team personnel and visitors who travel across the world for the competitions in Los Angeles.



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