Kobe Bryant has had injury problems this season, but he and the Lakers are very active with fan engagement. (Harry How/Getty Images North America) Kobe Bryant may very well be close to the center of the NBA universe, but basketball has always been a team game. The 30 franchises that make up the league have generated a revenue pie in excess of $5 billion. The digital age has enabled this game to reach its worldwide audience anywhere, anytime. Teams can build up their own local fan base through the sundry of platforms available. Much like our #NFLTechSeries, this time SportTechie delves into the digital strategies–from web, social media, mobile apps, and any other technological connection–of each team and analyzes them,...
A few months have passed since iOS 7 rolled out, and the most opportune and forward-thinking sports apps have prioritized to update by now. theScore has been among the proactive apps to ensure their platform stays in front of this ecosystem change. Prior to the start of the NFL season, they had the foresight to completely revamp their iOS app. The user interface and introduction to a more digestible display of content were the key upgrades involved. These advancements were much-needed then and differentiated themselves from other sports apps that offer scores. Today, theScore introduces a new “Feed” feature within its customizable “My Score” tab in iOS. This feature let’s users create their own ongoing content stream in real-time, which...
Greetings from the future! The year is 2030, and sports have come a long way in the last 17 years. Allow me to elaborate.
No sense easing you into it. I might as well dive right in and let you know that human growth hormone is legal in the NFL now. Back in 2013, where you’re from, the information on HGH was still a little sketchy. For instance, your doctors weren’t sure what the negative repercussions would be on an otherwise healthy adult taking this synthetic version of something the body produces naturally in adolescence.
Ever wanted a game that plays the business side of sports? Then, the NBA General manager app might be the right fit for you. Instead of playing the role of the athletes on the court like nearly every other video game, this app allows the user to control the business and front office decisions via simulations to feel like the general manager.
The latest edition in 2K Sports esteemed basketball video game franchise, NBA 2K14, hit the shelves on October first to the delight of millions of basketball gamers worldwide. Game developer Visual Concepts repeatedly establishes the 2K series as the premier basketball simulation, and it is a popular seller on all console platforms. For the third […]
