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Feb 01, 2013
FYI: What Gives Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco His Mutant-Like Arm?
Flacco has a killer arm. What makes him--and other pro quarterbacks--so special?
Jan 31, 2013
FYI: What Is Deer Antler Spray, And Why Would A Football Player Use It?
NFL players have been accused of using deer antler spray, a banned performance enhancer with a bizarre name.
Jan 29, 2013
Football Pads And Other NFL Technology We Owe To The Military
With Super Bowl XLVII coming up Sunday, we take a look at how military tech has changed the game.
Dec 18, 2012
New Football Helmet Could Save the Sport
Athletes in the U.S. suffer 3.8 million sports-related concussions each year. While helmet makers dither with small improvements, Swedish scientists have built something that could protect us all.
Dec 01, 2012
FYI: Can Viagra Make You A Better Athlete?
The idea that Viagra helps out athletes has been around for years now, but is there a scientific consensus on it?
Oct 19, 2012
Play Backyard Football Like A Pro
Four new toys to take onto the field (and into the endzone)
Sep 18, 2012
3 Reasons Why Football Is Evil [Vintage PopSci]
A mathematics professor issued an urgent warning about football in 1894. America ignored him.
