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National Basketball Players Association Launches Player-Specific App

Yesterday, the National Basketball Player’s Association (NBPA) officially announced a player-specific app. This will be the first of its kind, and it is the latest in the NBPA’s efforts to keep the players informed of all happenings regarding the NBPA. The Sportsblog.com developed the app, which allows members to watch video messages from union leaders, […]

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Carmelo Anthony Showing He’s a Force On and Off the Court

With regards to consumers of technology, we are only in awe of the newest gizmos and gadgets if they’re actually useful. A level of comprehension that developers may lose out on, amidst the rigors of researching, designing, and manufacturing new devices, is just how valuable their product may actually prove to be (ahem, Google Glass). […]

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Jersey Cams to Debut in Euroleague Basketball

What if we could see Dr. J amaze the world with his gravity defying lay-up from his perspective? Or Michael Jordan’s crossover on Byron Russell at eye level for the game-winner in the NBA Finals? Even Vince Carter soaring over you from 7-footer Frederic Weis’ perspective in the 2000 Olympics? FirstV1sion, a Spain-based company has […]

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Social Media Gives Professional Athletes Powerful Platform

2014 was filled with superstar athletes speaking out on major social issues. From LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Derrick Rose wearing the “I Can’t Breathe” shirts, to the St. Louis Rams “hands up” gesture to acknowledge the events in Ferguson, athletes are taking on a stronger presence than just being athletes, but are now being advocates. In […]

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