Real Madrid’s initial impression of the Video Assistant Referee system that FIFA is testing can be summed up by midfielder Luka Modric’s reaction. “No es bueno,” Modric told reporters in Spanish after Real Madrid’s 2-0 win against Club America in a FIFA Club World Cup semifinal Thursday. Not good was the opinion even after a Cristiano Ronaldo goal […]
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced Wednesday they had reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement pending ratification, and reportedly, the new deal will make progress in addressing wearable technology. The two sides agreed to form an advisory committee on how the league will use wearable technology and the data […]
The San Jose Earthquakes have introduced a new Innovation Advisory Board which is designed to advise the team executives on new and emerging technology trends that can improve the fan experience, increase brand awareness, improve player performance and deliver potential corporate partnerships to the club. The board is made up of eight Silicon Valley residents […]
Video replay technology was used to award a penalty kick for the first time in FIFA competition on Wednesday at the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. The tournament is the site of FIFA’s first live trial of the Video Assistant Referee, enabling the referee on the field to review video footage on a pitchside […]
The following interview is part of our ongoing Expert Series that asks C-level professionals, team presidents, league executives, athletic directors and other sports influencers about their latest thoughts and insights on new technologies impacting the sports industry. Name: Michael Kelly Company: College Football Playoff Position: Chief Operating Officer Michael Kelly was selected as the Chief Operating Officer of […]
