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03/07/2010 World Cup ball designed by a Dutch woman

The ball: one is specially designed for each major footballing event. Its technical properties and appearance are weighed and considered to the nth...

11/06/2010 Science lifts lid on some of football's myths

Experts in biomechanics, physics, nutrition and psychology shed light on some of the great game's riddles and rumours.

22/02/2010 Olympic dreams under flags of convenience

This year’s Winter Olympics is a platform for athletes who have switched allegiance to compete in the limelight: a Canadian ice hockey player for...

15/02/2010 The Glasgow district where death comes early

In Calton, eastern Glasgow, men can expect on average to die at 53 compared with the British national average of 77.

15/01/2010 Danger on the Swiss slopes: One thousand injured a day

Skiers The Swiss council for accident prevention has announced that about 1,000 people are injured in winter sports accidents in Switzerland every day.

12/01/2010 Yoga in the UK: a beginner's guide

Practising yoga Don't know your asana from your elbow? Here's a short introduction to yoga by Julie Knight, plus some tips on finding where to do yoga in...

12/01/2010 Introducing Fitness & Sports in the UK

Cyclists racing Here's a short introduction to Expatica's Fitness & Sports section for the UK.

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