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Hit Or Miss: NHL Appoints Concussion Spotters

The National Hockey League has implemented a new policy for the 2015-2016 season: using “concussion spotters” at every game. Spotters will be stationed at every single game to watch the games live, and will have access to live feeds with replay capabilities. The NHL will introduce spotters for every game this season. The spotters will […]

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Derek Jeter Is Latest Athlete To Invest In A Tech Startup

We all remember Derek Jeter as the 14 time All-Star shortstop who made millions throughout his career. Instead of flying away to an island paradise, Jeter is using his money to invest in Silicon Valley businesses, something that many athletes in the modern day are now doing. In Jeter’s most recent investment, as part of […]

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How Andre Iguodala Builds Companies Off The Court And In Silicon Valley

Andre Iguodala had a busy summer. On June 16th, the Golden State Warriors were crowned NBA Champions and Iguodala earned Finals MVP honors. On July 20th, Twice, the first company in which he invested was acquired by eBay. And on August 8th, he married longtime girlfriend Christina Gutierrez. Not to mention the countless media appearances […]

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The Rugby World Cup Is At The Forefront Of Player Tracking Technology

Technology in sport is having a major impact on measuring and improving a player’s performance. Player tracking systems are one such area, as coaches working with elite teams are now insisting ‎on analysing a wide range of statistics on each player. A number of major sports have already endorsed the introduction of player tracking systems […]

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