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In AIP Advances, researchers share a model that identifies the optimal location for bowling ball placement. Employing a system of six differential equations derived from Euler鈥檚 equations for a rotating rigid body, their model creates a plot that shows the best conditions for a strike. The model accounts for a variety factors, including the thin layer of oil applied to bowling lanes, the motion of the subtly asymmetric bowling ball, and a 鈥渕iss-room鈥� to allow for human inaccuracies.

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Robert Barrack, MD, the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at WashU Medicine, led a long-term study that showed that patients who received a Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure maintained a higher level of athletic activity years after their surgery than those who received a total hip replacement.

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Nine University of West Florida sport management students recently had the opportunity of a lifetime, traveling to San Antonio, Texas, to work the NCAA Men鈥檚 Basketball Final Four.

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Proper nutrition is crucial for enhancing athletic performance, supporting recovery and overall health. Now, a new stud...

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Cedars-Sinai sports medicine specialist Casey G. Batten, MD, has been named chief medical officer for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

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The American College of Sports Medicine庐 annual Paper of the Year selections for each of its six highly acclaimed scientific journals. The awards recognize the demonstrated scientific, scholarly significance and overall impact of an article published during the previous year.

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CLEVELAND 鈥� The Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Clinic have agreed on a 25-year extension of their partnership, lengthening the relationship to more than 55 years altogether. The extension solidifies the relationship as one of the longest continuous partnerships between a professional sports organization and a healthcare provider.

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In a recent study supported by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and the Army Research Institute, University of Notre Dame psychologist Matthew Robison documented a phenomenon in eye movement 鈥� or 鈥渙culomotor dynamics鈥� 鈥� that links a steady, focused gaze with superior levels of performance.

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Extended nails and false eyelashes are putting female basketball players at an even higher risk for eye injuries on the court and possible sight-threatening infections, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Con la llegada del clima c谩lido, son muchas las personas que est谩n ansiosas por retomar sus actividades favoritas al aire libre. Sin embargo lanzarse demasiado r谩pido o sin la preparaci贸n adecuada puede provocar distensiones, esguinces y lesiones por uso excesivo que podr铆an dejarle fuera de juego durante semanas o incluso meses.

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As the weather warms up, many are eager to get back to their favorite outdoor activities. But jumping in too fast or without proper preparation can lead to strains, sprains and overuse injuries that could sideline you for weeks or even months.

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Opening day of the Major League Baseball season begins Thursday 鈥� an event that many see as a national holiday. At the same time, many Little League players are preparing for another fun and exciting season. Youth sports have proven to benefit many children physically, mentally and socially 鈥� no matter which sport they compete in.

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ASU and GoDaddy launch Student Athlete Venture Studio

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Husker experts promote responsible gambling during March Madness

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Una pelota de golf recubierta de un nuevo pol铆mero que absorbe el agua rueda previsiblemente sobre c茅sped h煤medo y seco, y se desplaza sin complicaciones por el aire para hacer que jugar en condiciones de campo desfavorables dependa menos del azar y m谩s de la habilidad. El investigador presentar谩 sus resultados en el encuentro de primavera de 2025 de la ACS.

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A golf ball coated with a new water-absorbing polymer rolls predictably on wet and dry grass and travels smoothly through the air to make playing on unfavorable course conditions less of a game of chance and more of a game of skill. The researcher will present his results at ACS Spring 2025.

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Americans have long believed that sports are one area in society that offers kids from all backgrounds the chance to succeed to the best of their abilities. But new research suggests that this belief is largely a myth, and that success in high school and college athletics often is influenced by race and gender, as well as socioeconomic status, including family wealth and education.

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As March Madness sweeps the nation and college basketball takes center stage, a former coach鈥檚 journey off the court is proving just as inspiring as any Cinderella story on the hardwood.聽Billy Kennedy, former head coach of Texas A&M, has spent his career developing game plans, mentoring players, and leading teams through the highs and lows of competition.