Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark

Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.

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Five players who could sign MLB's next big contract, and why it might take a while to beat Aaron Judge's $360M

Juan Soto just signed the biggest deal in MLB history, so who will be the next member of the Big Contract Club?
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This year, why not welcome the shadowy side of winter with an ancient ritual or two?. We spend much of our midwinter in joyous celebrations – of Christmas, of New Year, with friends and family, ...
The Guardian - 3d
Why some players won't get any Official World Golf Ranking points at the Hero World Challenge

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Why isn't there a chance to crown the best club in women's soccer?

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ESPN - 5d
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The Guardian - 5d
Why the rebel capture of Syria's Hama, a city with a dark history, matters

One of the darkest moments in the modern history of the Arab world happened more than four decades ago, when then-Syrian President Hafez Assad launched what came to be known as the Hama Massacre
ABC News - 5d
Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?

A new study suggests that it might. We asked experts if that’s too good to be true.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Why One of Soccer’s Hottest Prospects Left Arsenal for Manchester United

Chido Obi, who just became the Under-18 Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer, swapped London for Manchester in the summer.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same

Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.
CNBC - Dec. 3