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40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be?

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) In soccer, memorable goals are generally linked to the players who scored them. Few can be recalled without mention of the individual – or even the team – involved. Yet, two goals in one game 40 years ago have attained that status. One is known universally as the “Hand

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) Today’s fans may associate baseball research with cutting edge analytics. But long before data-driven tools like Statcast and FanGraphs, university students were conducting research about baseball. About three years ago, I came across a 1988 article published by the Society for American Baseball Research. Written

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) As one of the most popular celebrities in the world, Taylor Swift has already endured her share of AI-related abuse. Fake nudes of the singer have spread widely online. Her voice and likeness have also been used to create fabricated political messages and bogus product endorsements.

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) Ahead of the 1994 World Cup – the first staged in the United States – players were asked to do something they never had before: sign a fair play declaration. The document, in which the soccer stars of the day pledged to respect the rules and opponents, was part

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026, won’t mark the end of his career. But as a scholar of political satire, I think it offers a chance to reflect on the lasting impact of his comedy, which has

As goes CBS Radio News, so goes the idea that news media should serve the public interest

As goes CBS Radio News, so goes the idea that news media should serve the public interest

(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) When CBS Radio News goes silent on May 22, 2026, Americans will lose access to news programming they’ve tuned into from their living rooms, kitchens and cars for nearly a century. The once-bipartisan idea that the nation’s media should exist to serve democracy continues

Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers

Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have a happy personal life. What have you been doing wrong? Can this test be trusted? Dozens of companies are marketing