The popularity of soccer in the United States has grown exponentially in the past decade due to increased media exposure, demographic changes and the proliferation of social media.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2016
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Imagine watching the World Cup or the Super Bowl in 3-D in the comfort of your own home. That option may be available sooner than you think. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), optical scientist Nasser ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 30, 2015
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From events such as the Rugby World Cup to party politics, coaches, captains and party leaders are in the spotlight.
Social Sciences
Oct 22, 2015
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"In-play" football bets may prove tantalisingly tempting, but new research from the University of Stirling has highlighted a gambling advertising pattern which proves the odds fall firmly in favour of the bookmakers.
Social Sciences
Jun 2, 2015
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Some skiers are concerned they will turn into the puffy "Michelin Man" when they are not supposed to.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 22, 2014
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The issue of alcohol consumption is the latest in a long line of talking points raised by the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, according to research from Taylor & Francis. From allegations of bribery and exploitation ...
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2014
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Not surprisingly, Argentina, Brazil and Germany had the highest number of tweets during the recent World Cup, but Bosnia, Cameron and Ivory Coast saw the greatest surge in terms of percentage increase in tweets compared to ...
Computer Sciences
Aug 13, 2014
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The whistle has just been blown on one of the most thrilling events on the international sporting calendar. It took place in Brazil and pitted teams from all over the world against each other, each hoping to make it into ...
Robotics
Aug 4, 2014
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Twitter shares shot higher by some 30 percent Tuesday after its quarterly report showed surprisingly strong revenue and user growth, despite a widening loss.
Business
Jul 30, 2014
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Germany's nail-biting victory over Argentina in the World Cup final entered the record books on social media giants Twitter and Facebook.
Internet
Jul 14, 2014
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