wicket wolf

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freelance editor, Radio Cricket podcast producer; «googles like a robot ninja master» (says Jarrod Kimber) - they/them #cricket #kabaddi #buzkashi #archery #barebow #darts #snooker #BarBilliards #BalearicSling #MartialArts
For those in the UK, a reminder that Channel 5 is showing the World Cup final between India and Australia. India were put in and are currently 162-4 from 32 overs. #CWC2023

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Study identifies top three genes responsible for traumatic brain injury complications (no mice or monkeys were harmed in the making) https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-genes-responsible-traumatic-brain-injury.html #ChronicTraumaticEncephalopathy #concussion #TraumaticBrainInjury #RNA

Study identifies the top three genes responsible for traumatic brain injury complications

The severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been underscored in the last decade as doctors seek to understand its role in neurological diseases like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive and fatal brain disorder caused by repeated head injury that gained notoriety for its markedness among NFL pros including Mike Webster and Aaron Hernandez.

Medical Xpress
While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool

Fifteen years ago, Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics wearing a high-tech swimsuit with a catchy name, the Speedo LZR Racer.

Tech Xplore

Second Semi-Final - South Africa v Australia Report Card, featuring little pigs, balloon rubbing, 213 and more mature approaches #CWC23

https://newsletter.liebcricket.com/p/second-semi-final-south-africa-v

No paywall on this one. Read away!

Second Semi-Final - South Africa v Australia Report Card

Featuring little pigs, balloon rubbing, 213 and more mature approaches

The comedy writing of Dan Liebke
Australia beat South Africa in low-scoring thriller to reach 2023 Cricket World Cup final against India - Eurosport

Australia reached the Cricket World Cup final after beating South Africa in a low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens.

Eurosport

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Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury, concussion specialist explains https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-brains-remarkable-ability-rewire-injury.html #concussion #PostConcussiveSyndrome #neuroplasticity

Brains have a remarkable ability to rewire themselves following injury, concussion specialist explains

High-profile sports like football and soccer have brought greater attention in recent years to concussions—the mildest form of traumatic brain injury.

Medical Xpress
Criminalization prevents steroid users from seeking help, research finds https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-criminalization-steroid-users.html #AnabolicAndrogenicSteroid #BodyBuilding
Criminalization prevents steroid users from seeking help, research finds

New research from Griffith University's School of Applied Psychology has investigated the effect criminalization of Anabolic–Androgenic Steroid (AAS) use has on users' ability to seek help.

Medical Xpress

your move, cricket

High-tech soccer ball unveiled for Euro 2024 promises more accurate offside decisions https://techxplore.com/news/2023-11-high-tech-soccer-ball-unveiled-euro.html #football #Fussballliebe #VAR #WouldYUouLikeChipsWithThat

High-tech soccer ball unveiled for Euro 2024 promises more accurate offside decisions

A high-tech soccer ball that helps with more accurate offside decisions will make its European Championship debut next year in Germany after being used at the 2022 World Cup.

Tech Xplore
Virat Kohli hits record 50th ODI ton, Mohammed Shami takes seven as India beat New Zealand to reach World Cup final - Eurosport

India powered into the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup with a dominant win over New Zealand in Mumbai.

Eurosport