NFL officials take note of study proving UV light disinfects artificial turf

In October, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Johnthan Banks was diagnosed with an MRSA infection — the third Bucs player to be sidelined by the drug-resistant bacterial infection since August. A growing number of players and officials are getting serious about ...

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Youth sports study claims helmet use may not reduce concussions

Young athletes in the U.S. face a “culture of resistance” to reporting when they might have a concussion and to complying with treatment plans, which could endanger their well-being, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine and ...

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Classic Turf Co. completes Manchester High tennis courts

Classic Turf Co. announced the completion of one of their latest projects, new tennis courts for the students of Connecticut’s Manchester High School. As a company dedicated to constructing high-performance athletic courts and tracks, Classic Turf Company is proud to ...

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Dow unveils new artificial turf backing technology at K 2013

The Dow Chemical Company’s Adhesives & Functional Materials business launched its new HYPOD 1000 and HYPOD 2000 Polyolefin Dispersions for artificial turf backing in October at the K 2013 fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. These new grades combine the performance of high-molecular-weight ...

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FIFA extends turf preferred producer initative

FIFA has extended its cooperation agreements with the preferred producers of football turf for world football’s governing body. The preferred producer initiative for football turf was introduced by the FIFA quality program in 2009. In 2011, the number of FIFA ...

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