Sports, explained
48 videos • 247,838 views • by Vox
From the physics of a ski slope to the politics of the World Cup — Vox dives into the world of sports.
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Why most tennis players struggle to make a living
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The pickleball craze, explained
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How FIFA corrupted the World Cup
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World Cup penalty kicks, tracked
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Why this football pass seems physically impossible
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How F1 racers turn really fast
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The world's biggest wave, explained
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The hidden reason Olympic sledding is so dangerous
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Why the Olympic monobob event is only for women
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The secret to winning a short track speed skating race
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Why ski jumpers hold their skis in a V
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How the 3-point line is breaking basketball
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How Olympic divers make the perfect tiny splash
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Why the "wolf turn" is such a big deal
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Why the 400m hurdles is one of the hardest Olympic races
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Why the world's most famous car race is in Monaco
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How tag became a professional sport
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Tony Hawk breaks down skateboarding’s legendary spots
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Why this Russian gas company sponsors soccer teams
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Why the Tour de France is so brutal
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The golf ball that made golfers too good
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How the NFL's magic yellow line works
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How NFL rule changes made linemen gigantic
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Why sports sound better in your living room
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Why do taxpayers pay billions for football stadiums?
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Why underdogs do better in hockey than basketball
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How ski warfare created biathlon
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Why women’s ice hockey has a higher concussion rate than football
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How figure skating scoring rewards risk over artistry
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Why the triple axel is such a big deal
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How figure skaters choose their music, explained with Adam Rippon
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The hidden oil patterns on bowling lanes
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Fencing, explained
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The problem with sex testing in sports
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How GPS can make you better at running
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When running was for weirdos
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Why do people run the marathon? I ran one to find out.
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Yes, race walking is an Olympic sport. Here’s how it works.
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Why Americans suck at soccer (well, the men)
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How TV gave us the classic soccer ball
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Why France produces the most World Cup players
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The incredible sport of cup stacking, explained
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The kiss cam, behind the scenes
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The new NFL extra point rule that could change football
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Baseball games are longer than ever. Here's why.
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Why March Madness is more exciting than the NBA
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Muhammad Ali's biggest fights were outside the ring
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The NFL's concussion crisis, explained
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