Every four years, soccer fans around the world glue their eyes to LED screens as they watch their favorite teams compete against each other for the chance to win the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy.

This specialized golf ball looks and feels smooth, but a close examination under a standard light microscope reveals tiny crystals of absorbent silica and polymers dotting the surface. Credit: Thomas ...

If you've ever watched a batter get beaten by a ball that curved, jagged or dipped at the last moment, you've seen one of cricket's great mysteries. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...

Whether you’re stepping out onto the first tee at Atkins Golf Club or hacking out an up-and-down on the back nine, there’s one club that influences every single shot: The golf ball. And not every golf ...

How does a tennis player like Carlos Alcaraz decide where to run to return Novak Djokovic's ball by just looking at the ball's initial position? These behaviours, so common in elite athletes, are ...