The applications of Twitter technologies is “limitless,” according to Andrew Barge, Sports Partnerships Manager. With the recent launch of Periscope 360 video, the UFC became one of the first sports leagues or properties to incorporate the broadcasting experience into its digital strategy, live streaming weigh-ins for UFC 207 earlier this week from Las Vegas. It received nearly […]
Serena Williams, one of the most popular and decorated tennis players in the world, said yes. And she announced her engagement on Reddit. Williams posted a cartoon version of her now-fiance and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian down on one knee with a diamond and a cartoon character of herself holding out her hand. The caption for the […]
A year after its launch, Dutch innovation program Sport eXperience has found some initial success in helping guide sports startups and early-stage companies at the intersection of sports and technology. In the past year, the organization has held three separate workshops for young entrepreneurs as they look to refine their product or company, develop a clear […]
Jared Coreau is the Detroit Red Wings’ starting goaltender for the foreseeable future and picked up his first NHL win Friday in place of an injured Jimmy Howard. Coreau’s preparation leading up to his Dec. 3, NHL debut involved the use of the Dynavision D2 neuro-cognitive sports training device. “We just call it vision training,” […]
More and more, people are understanding the risks of heading a ball during soccer games. New virtual reality games are allowing users to experience the fun of heading, virtually, without actually putting himself or herself at risk of concussion. Hat Trick Header is a virtual reality game created by No-pact, where users can play through […]