The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has partnered with Fujitsu to implement a system for judging artistic gymnastic competitions by 2020. The partnership will see the two organizations work together to capture accurate, real-time judging data for such competitions. The technology will support the judges in their scoring to come to a more accurate judgment by capturing […]
Former boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko has some ideas for his sport. After retiring this year, perhaps to focus on his namesake consulting business, Klitschko participated in a Web Summit conversation and discussed how boxing can use technology to make itself more transparent and less prone to the controversies that often surround it. He focused on […]
Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park training facility will see a bit of a change, as the Football Association has formed a partnership with manufacturer LG Electronics to enhance hospitality areas and other spaces throughout the venues with digital screens. LG will also be the official digital screen partner of the England men’s teams. “Our […]
Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal joins the SportTechie Podcast with Bram Weinstein to discuss writing about sports for the Wall Street Journal’s audience. Plus, Jason’s take on the most important issues the NFL must address in the coming years and why pro wrestling is great for families. That and more on the SportTechie […]
DraftKings will now try its hand at live streaming sports. The daily fantasy sports giant announced Tuesday that users will be able to live stream select EuroLeague Basketball games through its app, marking the company’s inaugural foray into the streaming world. Starting in 2018, users in the U.S. and Canada will have access to one […]
