Sports Around the Clock

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SIMEON LAM
KAYIU WONG
Staff Writers

As human history progresses, the future brings exciting changes and innovations. The sports world is no exception. From baseball to lacrosse and tennis to soccer, sports are constantly improving and gaining more prominence.

The dynamism and pageantry sports have is what ultimately draws in viewers and fans. For example, the endless action that college football brings is making it quickly catch up to professional baseball as America’s second most popular sport behind professional football. Soccer is proving to be a “high-demand” sport in the United States as the Major Soccer League is expanding with the additions of international players and thrilling match ups. Also, being recently dubbed as one of America’s fastest growing sports, lacrosse’s participation rate has increased 218.1 percent in the last decade because it appeals to both males and females, according to Yahoo! Sports. Moreover, the addition of golf and rugby as Olympic sports makes them both highly anticipated events for the coming 2016 summer Olympics in Rio. These sports are growing explosively and attracting more and more supporters. As the world’s attention turns to sports, popularity and worldwide enthusiasm will only continue to grow.

Throughout the years, advancements in athletic medicine, technology and equipment have improved the way sports are played. It is important that athletes are being treated with great care since they are prone to injury. According to Forbes magazine, Canadian doctors have found more efficient ways to manage concussions, one of the most common sports injuries. In other fields of technology, Major League Baseball is currently working on revising the replay system that will give managers more power in giving calls. A recent advancement in sports equipment includes a high-tech tennis racket that uses fewer cross strings to control how a racket gives off more spin, power and force. These advancements enhance how athletes can compete and prove to be gateways to each sport’s future success.

The evolution of each sport has helped the sports world thrive, improve and flourish. Empowering and entertaining fans along the way, it is only a matter of time for what is to come.