Armor on the Field: The NFL’s Headlong Race to Build the Unbreakable Linebacker
Rob Vito is the charismatic CEO of Unequal Technologies, a Philadelphia company that manufactures military-grade Kevlar padding for sports equipment. Since 2010, Vito has been touting Kevlar as the...
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Here, in one cool chart, is everything that's caught, dunked, hit, spiked or shot in London.
View ArticleShaper’s All-Natural Boards Bring Sustainability Back to Surfing
Danny Hess is using salvaged wood and natural materials to transform how surfboards are made – and how they’re used.
View ArticleWorkshop Keeps Paralympians Rolling, Running and Competing
A team of 80 technicians from 18 countries draws from a stockpile of 15,000 spare parts to ensure the world's finest paralympians aren't sidelined by technical or mechanical problems.
View ArticleCatch a Whiff of the Big-League Lifestyle With Mizuno’s Pro Baseball Glove
It's more than just a pro-quality mitt. Whenever you feel like the glove needs an overhaul, even 10 seasons from now, you can send it to Mizuno for rebuilding.
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