A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak

Squeaky shoes are part of the symphony of a basketball game, when rubber soles rasp against the hardwood floors as players ...

Automated Ball-Strike system fully explained & Garrett Stubbs gives catcher's POV on ABS

Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman explain the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System with help from MLB catcher Garrett Stubbs.
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Short-game expert details the keys to hitting from fried-egg lie

A fried-egg lie is one of the most difficult shots in golf - but it doesn't have to be. Parker McLachlin (aka the Short Game Chef) explains. The post Short-game expert details the keys to hitting from ...

What to expect with MLB's ABS system, and how Dodgers will navigate it

The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System will become a part of MLB this season starting with this weekend's spring training games.
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Squeak! The surprising new physics of why basketball games are so noisy

A new study explains why basketball shoes make a high-pitched squeaking noise when they rub against the hardwood. The ridges on the sole hold the key ...