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05.17.08
The Score

Inside Sharapova's Hydration Experiment

Our ace reporter sleuths out the secret electrolyte formula that keeps Maria swinging
By Brett Zarda Posted 03.17.2008 at 6:34 pm 0 Comments

Over the years, researchers at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) have tested hundreds of elite and recreational athletes to better understand hydration. A few months back they stepped on court to analyze the sweat of the world’s fifth ranked women’s tennis player, Maria Sharapova. Tiger Woods went through a similar regimen in creating his own custom Gatorade formula, with fancy flavors set to launch this month. Ongoing tests on NFL and NHL players offer similar personalized suggestions on what to drink and when.

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U.S. Open Instant Replay: Total Accuracy, Major Fun

The new Hawk-Eye Tennis Officiating System is bringing high drama and high tech to the tradition-bound tournament
By Jackson Lynch Posted 09.06.2006 at 2:00 am 0 Comments

For a closer look at how the Hawk-Eye works, launch the photo gallery by clicking 'View Photos' at left.

Its accuracy may be based on a complex computer-generated algorithm, but the Hawk-Eye Tennis Officiating System is ratcheting up the human drama at this year's U.S. Open. Rather than simply relying on officials to make line calls, the entire crowd now acts as referee, hollering "Challenge!" after controversial judgements.

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