LAS VEGAS — Utilizing new technology is a “very high priority” for the NCAA, according to the organization’s leader. GeekWire met with NCAA President Mark Emmert last week at CES, the giant tech event in Las Vegas, after he spoke on a panel hosted by Turner Sports that included NBA Commissioner David Stern, former NBA star Grant Hill, and WNBA legend Sue Bird. We talked to Emmert, who was previously president at the University of Washington — he also earned his bachelor’s from the Seattle-based university — about how the NCAA thinks about and uses technology. He said the non-profit association, which… Read More
The 2016-17 college football season ends tonight with what should be an exciting battle and a rematch of last year’s title with Alabama looking to defend its championship against Clemson. ESPN will broadcast the 5 p.m. PT game, and those looking for an online stream can head to WatchESPN. You will need a log-in from your cable provider, but there are a few workarounds for those who want to watch for free. One option is to use DISH Network’s Sling TV, a streaming service that carries ESPN. You can sign up today and get a 7-day free trial. You can do… Read More
The NBA will live stream a game on Facebook for the first time, but only to users in India. The league announced today that it will stream the Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors game this Sunday for free on its Facebook page, as well as those of the Kings and Warriors. The stream will utilize a new product called “Mobile View,” which the NBA rolled out this season for NBA League Pass subscribers and gives users a zoomed-in, tighter shot of the game optimized for smaller screens. The league uses new cameras installed in NBA arenas and a designated producer. One reason for the… Read More
LAS VEGAS — There are tons of big-name sports stars at CES this week checking out the giant technology expo for the first time as more and more players take interest in the tech world. This isn’t the first CES rodeo for NFL-star-turned-entrepreneur Warren Moon, though. GeekWire met up with the Hall of Fame quarterback and current Seattle Seahawks radio analyst at CES on Friday before Moon spoke on a panel hosted by SFIA about fan engagement and how data is being used today in sports at all levels. Moon is a CES veteran of sorts, having first attended the show many years ago… Read More
LAS VEGAS — “Why is a sports brand at CES?” That’s the question that Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank asked a packed session at the Consumer Electronics Show on Friday. It was an appropriate question. And while some in the crowd may have wondered why this former college football player turned apparel and footwear entrepreneur was hanging with the geeks, make no mistake that Under Armour very much views itself as a company fueled by innovation. In other words, it’s not just a T-shirt company. At least not anymore. That became apparently clear during Plank’s remarks, where he… Read More
