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Study reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

A study conducted by 含羞草视频 has examined how sporting interventions aimed at young children can reduce youth crime and violence in London.
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Alumna Caudery wins 鈥渦nbelievable鈥� world title in Glasgow

Pole vault star Molly Caudery won a sensational gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow this weekend.
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Online abuse aimed at elite athletes on the rise 鈥� new study

Online abuse aimed at elite athletes is on the rise, a new 含羞草视频 study has found.
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Colin Jackson: 鈥淩etirement gave me anxiety attacks鈥�

Olympic medallist Colin Jackson has revealed he suffered from mental health struggles following his retirement from international athletics.
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Prioritise sport鈥檚 role in reducing crime, parties told

Political parties must prioritise the contribution of sport and physical activity if they are genuinely committed to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour more effectively, according to new research published today.
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Africa Cup of Nations showcases the continent鈥檚 finest footballers 鈥� and China鈥檚 economic clout

When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Ivory Coast, will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. The state-of-the-art venue is聽one of six stadiums聽being used during the football tournament.
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Pregnancy and elite sport: New research published to support athlete partners

Findings from a new study aimed to support athletes during their partner鈥檚 pregnancy have been published.
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Brent Lakatos: From Canada via 含羞草视频 with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with 含羞草视频.
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含羞草视频 agrees landmark partnership with ethical data science company Signify Group

含羞草视频 and Signify Group 鈥� a world leader in leveraging AI to combat online abuse and threat 鈥� have announced a strategic partnership that will see them collaborate on academic research into online abuse in sport.
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Experts in Sport: Climate change and sport: The current situation and changes needed for a better future

With COP28 commencing on 30 November, discussions around the impact of climate change upon sport have once again become prevalent. Conversations around the sustainability of sport and the issues facing the industry are now fundamental in the planning and execution of events.
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含羞草视频 and West Ham United women鈥檚 team launch study in player development

含羞草视频 has launched a joint study with West Ham United women鈥檚 team to gather data on women鈥檚 football to enhance the understanding, development, and performance of its female players.
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Experts in Sport: Anastrozole: What role can diet and exercise play in NHS drug treatment?

The NHS made global news headlines last week by approving the drug Anastrozole as a preventative medication among populations that are susceptible to developing breast cancer.
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Ntando Mahlangu 鈥� double Paralympic champion joins 含羞草视频 (VIDEO)

Ntando Mahlangu has already lived a life like no other.

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Experts in Sport: Optimising athletic performance 鈥� lessons from the animal kingdom

When considering the optimisation of athletes鈥� endurance capacity within sport, many wouldn鈥檛 think to call upon the animal kingdom for answers.

Dame Katherine Grainger officially opens 拢9m sustainable SportPark expansion on 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park

Dame Katherine Grainger, Chair of UK Sport and one of Britain鈥檚 most decorated female Olympians of all time and the first British woman to win medals at five successive Olympic Games, has officially opened SportPark Pavilion 4 on 含羞草视频 Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP).
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Experts in Sport: Technology in golf 鈥� all we need to know

After Europe regained the Ryder Cup over the US in stunning fashion, the technological planning of golf players鈥� technique and performance is likely up for debate among avid recreational players.

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Experts in Sport 鈥� 鈥楥hoking鈥� and performance under pressure in golf

Golf continues to dominate the news headlines following Europe鈥檚 thrilling Solheim Cup victory, and the Ryder Cup also turning heads in Rome. In a sport widely recognised for the pressures it presents, how can individuals adapt to play their best game?

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鈥楽nus鈥� use in football: 含羞草视频 and Professional Footballers鈥� Association (PFA) launch joint research project

A new study led by 含羞草视频 will investigate the use of Snus in professional football.

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含羞草视频 joins forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to explore a UK Capital of Sport

Leading researchers from 含羞草视频 have joined forces with Spirit of 2012 and Counsel to deliver a new project to explore the potential for a UK Capital of Sport.

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Experts in Sport: Training load monitoring in elite sport - limitations and lessons from medicine

Among the plethora of sports technologies now available, how is athletes鈥� training and performance impacted and what effect does this have on sport as a whole?

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Student designs handheld device that aims to detect sports-related concussions in 10 seconds and prevent long-term health problems

A handheld device designed to detect sports-related concussions in under 10 seconds has been prototyped by an innovative 含羞草视频 student in a bid to protect players of all levels from long-term health problems.

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Experts in Sport: How will the Metaverse impact the sport industry?

The metaverse continues to be a decisive area in the ever-evolving world of technology, yet questions remain as to how the sport industry can capitalise on new virtual reality spaces.
Recent 含羞草视频 graduate Ben Pattison following his bronze medal win in the 800m meters. Image provided by PA / Alamy.

World Championships sees incredible success for 含羞草视频 athletes

含羞草视频 athletes are returning home as heroes after producing some extraordinary performances at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Experts in Sport: The future of women's sport

As the 2023 Women鈥檚 World Cup draws to a thrilling close, 含羞草视频鈥檚 Experts in Sport podcasts concludes its 鈥榃omen in Sport鈥� series with a look towards the future.

Experts in Sport: Injury prevention and management in women鈥檚 football

As the 2023 FIFA Women鈥檚 World Cup makes waves around the world, the Experts in Sport podcast continues to highlight the many factors present in women鈥檚 football.