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Philadelphia Eagles Bring Panasonic’s Wi-Fi To Lincoln Financial Field

The Philadelphia Eagles have, perhaps more than any other team in football, taken steps to make their home turf, Lincoln Financial Field, as eco-friendly and technologically current as possible. Wind turbines tower over the end zone stands, and solar panels line the stadium’s southern facade and upper deck overhangs. Starting this season, Panasonic will fill […]

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Buffalo Sabres Fans Can Now Use WaitTime At KeyBank Center

When the puck drops on the Buffalo Sabres’ season Thursday, fans at KeyBank Center will have more time to watch players such as Jack Eichel and Evander Kane — because they’ll spend less time waiting on line to use the restroom or grab a bite to eat. As part of an overhaul of the MyOneBuffalo […]

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Canon Virtual Camera System Enables Fans To Watch From Any 3D Angle

Canon, which manufactures cameras that are used to capture sports photography and video throughout the world, is embracing the future of sports video — a completely immersive, 3D experience. The camera giant has announced the Free Viewpoint Video System, which will provide fans at home with the ability to view a game from multiple angles by […]

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Melbourne Cricket Club Wants Fans To Share Their Solar Electricity

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) wants more than moral support from fans — it wants their energy. To be clear, they want their solar energy via a new, Australian-first energy-sharing initiative. Customers of EnergyAustralia, Melbourne Cricket Ground’s (MCG) electricity partner, are being asked to share their excess solar electricity. It will be used to power light towers, scoreboard […]

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San Francisco 49ers’ ampm Store Features Augmented Reality Cups

When fans attend a San Francisco 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium, they will find something brand new on the main concourse — a convenience store. The store, which has opened through a partnership with ampm, will offer more than 70 items including snacks, candy, chocolate, soft drinks, beer and ampm exclusives. One of those exclusive […]

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