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Fed up with World Cup goals called offside for a stray toe or two? A Canadian soccer trial could fix that
Marginal offside calls, aided by technology, have been widely criticized in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for sucking the immediacy, momentum and joy out of soccer. But the Canadian Premier League believes it's at the forefront of a solution, as it trials what has been called the "daylight" offside rule in a bid to give more impetus to goal scorers.
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Fed up with World Cup goals called offside for a stray toe or two? A Canadian soccer trial could fix that
Marginal offside calls, aided by technology, have been widely criticized in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for sucking the immediacy, momentum and joy out of soccer. But the Canadian Premier League believes it's at the forefront of a solution, as it trials what has been called the "daylight" offside rule in a bid to give more impetus to goal scorers.
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Fed up with World Cup goals called offside for a stray toe or two? A Canadian soccer trial could fix that
Marginal offside calls, aided by technology, have been widely criticized in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for sucking the immediacy, momentum and joy out of soccer. But the Canadian Premier League believes it's at the forefront of a solution, as it trials what has been called the "daylight" offside rule in a bid to give more impetus to goal scorers.
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Catching a FIFA World Cup match ball may feel like the ultimate souvenir, but fans are expected to return it almost immediately. Here's why FIFA insists on getting every ball back, and how cutting-edge technology inside the official match ball plays a major role.
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FIFA World Cup: Why can't fans keep match balls?
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Fed up with World Cup goals called offside for a stray toe or two? A Canadian soccer trial could fix that
Marginal offside calls, aided by technology, have been widely criticized in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for sucking the immediacy, momentum and joy out of soccer. But the Canadian Premier League believes it's at the forefront of a solution, as it trials what has been called the "daylight" offside rule in a bid to give more impetus to goal scorers.
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FIFA World Cup: Why can't fans keep match balls?
Catching a FIFA World Cup match ball may feel like the ultimate souvenir, but fans are expected to return it almost immediately. Here's why FIFA insists on getting every ball back, and how cutting-edge technology inside the official match ball plays a major role.
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Desalination: The Critical Global Technology That Needs Nuclear Power
The world faces freshwater and clean water crises, not only in poor nations, making desalination a critical technology. Its energy needs make nuclear a superior option.
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The Hollywood Bowl uses AI in its major sound upgrade
A new speaker array, an immersive surround system and machine-learning vocal isolation technology are transforming the experience at one of the world's most beloved concert venues.
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