Sled hockey has a home in Pittsburgh, but how accessible is it?
Sled hockey programs have empowered disabled athletes around the world, and the sport is expanding faster than ever. But the same cost issues plaguing...
Field Study
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"Field Study" is the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's podcast about the intersection of science, sports and society. Each episode looks at how scientific discoveries or fields of inquiry affect the way we play and live. Some installments start with a question tied to how athletes and trainers use science to influence their decisions. Others explore a scientific question through the ways it affects a particular aspect of sports. These stories will lend context to stat sheets, an approachable lens to lab reports and some lessons about the people behind both.
Colleges want esports recruits. But do they want the responsibility?
Many people may not consider esports a particularly dangerous activity, but esport players are vulnerable to serious health risks unique to their spor...
Can the big leagues tackle big tech?
While wearable technology and performance tracking have fundamentally changed sports betting and coaching, regulation of the industry has not kept up....
Can Western Pa. football survive concussion misinformation?
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Bill Brink set out to see whether research into head injuries has affected youth football participation in western Pe...
Trailer: Field Study season 2
Get ready for season 2 of "Field Study," a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette podcast about the intersection of science, sports and society. Each episode looks ...
Bonus Episode: Breaking Balls
In this bonus episode, host Matt Moret interviews Dr. Meredith Wills, a sports data scientist and astrophysicist who has spent the last several years ...
Caster Semenya's Marathon
What metric should decide whether women with hormonal differences can compete against other women? South African Olympic star Caster Semenya has found...
Baseballs Loaded
Most of baseball isn't uniform. Fields vary wildly in size. Some have roofs that alter game variables like wind. Differences like these have always ju...
Grunt Work
If you've ever watched a professional tennis match, there's a good chance you've heard the loud noises many players make while striking a ball. Resear...
NFL AI
The NFL has gotten tech savvy lately, even using artificial intelligence to predict the rate of player injuries or the kinds of decisions coaches will...