Category: Sports
Hacking the free throw: the science behind the most practiced shot in sports
Despite the name, free throws only seem free. Though they are one of the few, or perhaps only, opportunities in sport during which the defense steps aside, many NBA players […]
Why do left-handers excel at certain elite sports but not others?
From cricketer Wasim Akram to baseball pitcher Clayton Kershaw and table tennis star Ding Ning, the world of sport has no shortage of left-handed players. But now researchers say they’ve […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s moderate begin sparkles Ballon d’Or 2017 race
Football news: Two amusements without an objective is average for most footballers, yet for Cristiano Ronaldo it constitutes a drought. Which absolutely won’t help Ronaldo in the race to win Ballon […]
Trump in angry row with sports stars after withdrawing Warriors invitation
Donald Trump was the subject of startlingly strong abuse from major sports stars on Saturday, after he criticised NFL players protesting racial against injustice and appeared to withdraw an invitation […]
Why Playing a Sport Should Be Your New Workout
People who play a sport are more likely to stay healthy and fit as they age, according to a new study published in BMJ Open, compared to those who do other types […]
Game changers: Rio Ferdinand and the stars who swapped sports
When former footballer Paolo Maldini bowed out of his nascent tennis career after a solitary chastening afternoon on clay, he summed up the difficulties with the elegance of a man […]
New Study Shows Youth Sports Are In Big Trouble
Are we helping kids stay active? The answer is a resounding no, according to a newly released study from the Sports & Fitness Industry Associationand the Aspen Institute. While almost 45% […]
SPORTS MEDIA’S TRUMP PROBLEM IS BIGGER THAN JEMELE HILL
ESPN had a great idea when it started The Undefeated, a strong daily foray into sports, race, culture and politics. Alas, that nexus is now rancorously exemplified by ESPN’s own Jemele Hill, an […]
Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus, says Mino Raiola
Mino Raiola says he can see Juventus forward Paulo Dybala playing for Chelsea or either Manchester club in the future. Dybala was linked with a move away from Turin in […]
Sports Awards: Sport helps build teamwork and communication skills
Leading building materials supplier, Jewson, which has over 600 branches across the UK, including a branch on Humber Avenue, has pledged its support of regional sport by sponsoring the Amateur […]