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UNAMID Helps Promotes Peace And Development Though Sports And Culture
Under the theme “Together for Peace and Development in Darfur,” UNAMID supported the Al Taylia Sports Club in celebrating the Club’s Golden Jubilee this past weekend in El Fasher, North Darfur.
Heads Up Kobe Bryant! Research Shows That Trying for Another 3-pointer is a Mistake
Basketball fans everywhere recognize the following scenario: Their favorite player scores a three-point shot. A short time later he regains control of the ball. But does the fact that he scored the last time make him more likely to try another three-pointer?...
European Commission Awards Grants to Support Initiatives Aimed At Tackling Violence And Intolerance in Sport
The European Commission has awarded grants to support initiatives aimed at tackling violence and intolerance in sport, and to strengthen the way sport is run in Europe.
Virginia Tech Biomedical Engineers Announce Child Football Helmet Study
Virginia Tech has released results from the first study ever to instrument child football helmets. Youth football helmets are currently designed to the same standards as adult helmets, even though little is known about how child football players impact...
European Parliament Approves New Rules to Control Exports of Civilian-use Firearms, Such As Sports And Hunting Weapons
New rules to control exports of civilian-use firearms, such as sports and hunting weapons, were approved by the European Parliament on Thursday. These rules had already been informally agreed with the Council. Parliament wants to guarantee maximum safety,...
Cameroon’s Ex-goalkeeper Appointed Sports Ministry Football Consultant
The former goalkeeper of the ‘Indomitable Lions’ (Cameroon’s national football squad), Joseph Antoine Bell, has been appointed as consultant in charge of football matters at his country’s Sports ministry, official sources told APA on Friday.
Target And Minnesota Timberwolves Extend Arena Partnership
Target Corp. and the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with AEG Facilities, have announced they have extended the Target Center naming rights partnership through 2014. The three-year extension allows the parties to gain a better understanding of the potential...
Sir Chris Hoy, Kelly Brook And 55,000 Londoners Participate As the Mayor of London’s Sky Ride Returns to the Capital
Over 55,000 people joined actress and model Kelly Brook, multiple world and Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy and the Mayor of London’s Director of Environment Kulveer Ranger for the Mayor of London’s Sky Ride Central London. Many more came out to watch...
