Banter and bragging rights. They surround the greatest of rivalries. But when tragedy strikes, even Major League Baseball’s biggest rivalries are set aside for the greater good. For fans of the defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants and the current NL West leading Los Angeles Dodgers, however, there has been more than banter. Back […]
(Vanity Fair) Attending a sporting event has traditionally been a very exciting activity for millions of fans around the country. But lately the combination of increasing ticket prices and rapidly improving television technology has led many fans to re-evaluate their weekend plans and stay at home to watch their favorite teams. This ‘stay at home movement’ has caused many franchises to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to renovate their existing stadium or in some cases completely relocate and build an entirely new stadium (See the 49ers). Stadiums, arenas and ballparks are becoming more user friendly than ever before in an attempt to woo fans back in to the stands. Strong WiFi connections, enormous video display boards, and engaging social media...
For a sport that has been so resistant to changes within the game, Major League Baseball has been surprisingly receptive to changes coming around the game – specifically how it’s enjoyed by fans. MLB has embraced social media as a method for driving fan engagement and new interest in the sport. Through its award winning […]
Sports enthusiasts are a demanding bunch. They want to see their team win, they want scores and highlights as they happen, and they want to track their fantasy teams in real-time. Thankfully, the revamped Thuuz sports app has arrived and just in time for football season. With a plethora of technology on the market, second […]
As covered throughout SportTechie’s #NFLTechSeries, more and more teams are starting to take the appropriate measures to replicate the home experience at the stadium. Going to a football game isn’t as fun without top internet reception from one’s cell phone carrier, which is a complete non-issue at the comfort of one’s living room. Online accessibility is an invariable necessity in today’s multitasking age. The ability to receive news as it happens is one of the leading drivers behind mobile usage.
