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Italian Rugby Federation Has Technology Partner In Wattbike

The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has announced a new partnership with Wattbike, creators of a high performance stationary bike. The deal, which is initially aimed at improving players’ fitness levels, encompasses not only the Italian national rugby team, but also clubs from the country including Benetton Rugby and Zebre Rugby Club. Wattbike has provided four […]

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Colorado Study Shows Nike Shoe Makes Running 4% Easier

Sports is chock-full of seemingly unbeatable records. Joe DiMaggio’s hit streak, Cal Ripken’s consecutive-games streak and Wayne Gretzky’s 2,857 career points all represent mind-boggling figures. These are the numbers that keep us watching. An elusive mark from the running world is the 2-hour marathon. The closest anyone has come (and the current world record) was […]

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RightEye, Tobii Team Up To Improve Vision In Sports With Interactive Tests

It goes without saying that superior hand-eye coordination is essential for athletes to perform at their best. But what if their eyes aren’t working as well as they could? Consider eye-tracking technology as the solution. RightEye LLC, a company that creates vision tests and optical training games through eye-tracking technology has announced its partnership with […]

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NFL Partners With Amazon To Visualize Gameday Chip Data

The NFL is teaming up with Amazon Web Services, an Amazon company specializing in cloud-based data analytics and machine learning technologies, to uncover new ways of visualizing gameday data collected from the Zebra chips in footballs and player shoulder pads. AWS will boost the accuracy, speed, and insights provided by NFL’s Next Gen Stats platform, […]

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[Report] How To Create The Ultimate Fan Experience

In a digital-first age when sports fans are experiencing their favorite teams differently than they did in the past, team officials are constantly searching for the most efficient way to connect with the most ardent of supporters. These days, Game Day has become a total sensory experience, hitting fans at every turn in a variety […]

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