AI could revolutionize concussion care in sport—but risks remain
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping medicine, from diagnosing disease to accelerating drug discovery. Its influence is also reaching the world of sport.
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Sports medicine news
Enhanced Games: What's the issue?
The "Enhanced Games," which took place in Las Vegas from May 21–24, 2026, allow the use of performance-enhancing substances and technological equipment that are normally banned. They have been unanimously condemned by anti-doping ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Football: How to become technically good
There is no shortcut to improving technical skills in football. Natural talent is not enough to be among the very best. Without good technical skills, neither you nor your team will perform their best in football. But how ...
Jun 4, 2026
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Soccer player helps researchers analyze the biomechanics of Messi's body feint
Graduate students working in the Auburn University Biomechanical Engineering Lab recently decided to analyze—even if only vicariously—a masterpiece of anatomical misdirection engineered by the most valuable leg in the world.
Jun 4, 2026
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Addressing ACL injuries in women: Expert explains prevention and treatment
No one wants to hear the distinctive pop of an ACL tearing or rupturing, which typically means the player's season is at an end. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is located inside the knee and provides stability during ...
Jun 4, 2026
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The price of winning at all costs—well-being in high-performance sport
In high-performance sport, success is often measured in medals, rankings and results, but far less attention is paid to the human cost of achieving them. For Wayne Aquila, Master of Commerce graduate, this tension became ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Real-time calibration helps fitness trackers better match lab-tested exercise measurements
Researchers have developed an enhanced wearable motion-tracking system that could improve the accuracy of fitness trackers used to monitor exercise and training. The team provides details in an article published in the International ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Should FIFA be doing more to protect soccer players from the World Cup heat?
The most watched sporting event in the world kicks off on June 11, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. With 2026 already expected to be one of the hottest years on record, experts and players have warned that ...
Jun 2, 2026
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Competition is vital to enjoyment in children's sport, research finds
How competition is presented to children in grassroots sport has a massive impact on how much they enjoy physical activity, according to researchers at Coventry University.
Jun 2, 2026
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Honey may be the natural buzz you need to fuel your workouts
Honey has been used by humans as a natural sweetener and energy source to sustain work and physical performance for thousands of years. Recently, it has re-emerged as a natural option for fueling exercise, with some social ...
Jun 1, 2026
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