Racket

Racket is a piece of sports equipment, typically strung with a cord, used to strike a ball in games like tennis and squash. It can also refer to an illegal scheme or operation, such as one involving fraud or extortion.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its use in a viral video showcasing extreme physical flexibility, its role in a Wimbledon tennis match, and its mention in a legal case involving malware and racketeering.

Latest on Racket

• Kashmir's 'Rubber Boy' twists head 180 degrees and squeezes entire body through tennis racket
• Peak Design’s modular Field Bracket has a finder tag built-in
• 'Racket and heart' as Djokovic tames Auger-Aliassime to return to Wimbledon semis
• Microsoft uses AI to link two malware operations in racketeering suit
• Biglaw’s Partner Pay Revolution Has A Losers’ Bracket

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