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Researcher Evaluates How Playing Surfaces Affect Athlete Injuries

A group of University of Rhode Island students have been jumping up and down for weeks on a variety of playing surfaces in a study to evaluate how each affects athletic performance and injury potential. Disa Hatfield, URI assistant professor …

Adidas Sued Over ‘Barefoot’ Running Shoe Claims

A New York man has sued a unit of Adidas AG, claiming he was duped about the potential fitness benefits of a line of shoes designed to mimic the effect of running barefoot. In a class action lawsuit filed in …