Dateline Rice for June 4, 2018 (Weekend Edition)
NBC’s compilation of scenes from 2018 commencement ceremonies includes video of Rice graduates at 1:51 and fireworks over Lovett Hall at 4:10. read more
View ArticleFeeding America and the Great American Milk Drive Help Pour More Milk for...
One out of two kids ages 9 and up fall short on calcium, vitamin D and potassium – essential nutrients they need to grow strong.1 And when school lets out for summer, that risk may be even greater for...
View ArticleHills, MacDonald, White honoured at U SPORTS Awards
MacDonald took home the Jean-Marie De Koninck Coaching Excellence Award, while Hills earned the Fred Sgambati Media Award and White was honoured with the Austin-Matthews Award at the awards ceremony,...
View ArticleA future without refs? FIFA takes one step closer with video assistant...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —Whether fans like it or not, FIFA is joining most other professional sports by embracing instant replay to review calls made on the field during the 2018 World Cup. read more
View ArticleFrance wins the World Cup ... according to FIFA18!
What if we could really predict the victories of the biggest sporting events? read more
View ArticleWorld Cup: Playing fair on and off the pitch
Everything I know about morality and the obligations of men, I owe it to football,” Albert Camus famously wrote, and perhaps he was onto something. As the World Cup kicks off in Russia there are surely...
View ArticleTeam UQ set for historic Nationals event
A 50-strong team of student-athletes is primed to represent The University of Queensland in three sports at the first UniSport Nationals Div 2 event on the Gold Coast. read more
View ArticleUSAID and Coca-Cola work with Ohio States Global Water Institute to improve...
Global Water Institute has developed the Sustainable Village Water Systems model to develop sustainable and appropriately sized wells. read more
View ArticleGenerations For Peace Celebrates the Power of Sport at Amman Olympic Day Event
July 2018 – Amman/Jordan: Generations For Peace joined its partners, the Jordan Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia, on Saturday to celebrate Olympic Day, welcoming hundreds of youth to...
View ArticleAmerican Cancer Society and National Football League Award $3.2 Million in...
ATLANTA, July 12, 2018 / -USNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society (ACS) and National Football League (NFL) have awarded $3.2 million in grant funding to 32 health systems to address disparities in...
View ArticleFootball fever continues with Dysons annual ten-hour match for dementia research
On July 14, the annual event will be back for its fifth year at a new venue, the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground, in Royal Wootton Bassett. The day will see six teams of Dyson people competing against each...
View ArticleMilitary personnel show brain changes similar to those in retired football...
In these brain scans from the UCLA research, colors toward the red end of the scale indicate a higher concentration of the tracer used to determine the presence of abnormal proteins. read more
View ArticlePurdue Neurotrauma Group available to discuss efforts to make football safer...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With football training camps beginning and the safety of the sport – namely, the effect it has on concussions and CTE – being debated around the country, members of the Purdue...
View ArticleNBC Sports Playmaker Media Powers 4.37 Billion Live Streaming Minutes
g. Playmaker Media, NBC Sports Digital’s technology service providing end-to-end video delivery for media companies in need of best-in-class live streaming and VOD solutions, has powered NBC Sports...
View ArticleEEOC Sues Fanatics Retail Group for Race Discrimination, Harassment and...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Fanatics Retail Group, Inc. violated federal law by subjecting employees to racial discrimination, harassment and retaliatory failure to promote, the U.S. Equal Employment...
View ArticleIn Marvel video, UCLA scientists explain principles behind the superpowers of...
Rita Blaik demonstrates the science behind the Wasp’s suit to Marvel University host John Urschel. read more
View ArticleDont let fear of concussions keep kids out of sports
The benefits from participating in team sports as a teenager outweighs the costs of leading a sedentary life, even considering the risks of concussion or other injuries.read more
View ArticleSEC Charges NFL Player and Former Investment Banker With Insider Trading
The SEC alleges that after meeting at a party, Mychal Kendricks began receiving illegal tips from Damilare Sonoiki, an analyst at an investment bank who had access to confidential, nonpublic...
View ArticleESPN and eBay Make Sports Fandom Shopper Friendly on ESPN.com
Today, ESPN and eBay announced that consumers will soon be able to celebrate their favorite athletes and teams by making eBay’s sports equipment, fashion apparel, memorabilia, and collectibles more...
View ArticleNFL and Intel Outfit Super Bowl LIII Host Mercedes-Benz Stadium with Intel...
The Intel True View production team virtually re-creates a selected clip in 3D from an ideal vantage point or player's perspective. After 38 5K ultra-high definition cameras capture a play, the...
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