Sports

Dunlop has introduced a tennis ball called the "Abzorber" to help prevent tennis elbow. The new ball reduces shock on the arm by up to 15 percent, compared to other balls, Dunlop says. A standard-size tennis ball, the Abzorber is endorsed by the American Institute of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine. A can of three balls sells for $3.49. www.dunlopsports.com

The Summer Olympics in Sydney may be taking place on the other side of the world, but for kids watching them on television and reading about them in the newspaper, they're as captivating as if they were being played in their own hometown. Read more

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Amateur footballers who play once or twice a week risk mild brain damage caused by heading the ball, say British psychologists. Read more