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The Survival Of Sports Photography In Our Digital Times

Muhammad Ali knocking out Sonny Liston. Willie Mays’ over the shoulder catch.  Brandi Chastain’s moment of joy after netting a World Cup winning penalty kick. “The Catch” by San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dwight Clark. Michael Jordan hanging in the air while dunking from the free throw line. If you’re an average sports fan, chances are you know […]

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A Drone That Follows And Records Footage Of Action Sports Athletes

FLYPRO, a drone company based in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley of China, recently released XEagle, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), that includes advanced flight control systems, visual positioning systems and obstacle avoidance. FLYPRO’s target market are people who enjoy outdoor activities and action sports. The XEagle includes a smart watch design to control the device […]

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Customized 3D Printed Jerseys Will Soon Be A Christmas List Tradition

Want to wear a customized Christmas jersey that you 3D-printed at home right before the game between 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers? Well you can’t. At least not yet. Today’s 3D printing is inaccessible to the masses because printers are expensive – tens of thousands of dollars – and the […]

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UEFA To Decide On Goal-Line Technology In January

After its successful introduction to professional football in the English Premier League, the French Ligue 1, Bundesliga and last year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil, goal-line technology’s immediate future in Europe’s continental competitions will be decided by as early as next month. Get The Latest Soccer Technology News In Your Inbox! So far, the technology […]

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