Five days after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that killed three people and left at least 264 others injured, Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz took the field at Fenway Park to thank the policemen for their service and give a heartfelt speech in an attempt to bring the city together. “This is our f***ing […]
The MLB season is off and running as the Atlanta Braves, in particular, open technology-infused SunTrust Park for the first time Friday. SportTechie recently broke down the most important storylines to follow for the 2017 MLB season and with that, we also wanted to highlight some of the baseball technology companies to watch during the […]
Los Angeles Clippers star guard Chris Paul was seen before Saturday’s game wearing a WHOOP on his left wrist, and he’s among the numerous players on the team who use the device. Backcourt mate J.J. Redick became the latest Clippers player to speak of his use of WHOOP, the wearable device that analyzes strain, recovery and sleep. “I […]
This week on SportTechie NOW watch a legally blind 11-year-old see NHL action for the first time, and learn about the wearable that was just approved for MLB that promises to improve player training regimens. Plus, watch Canelo Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. square off against a VR boxer. For in-depth looks at these stories […]
Last week, MLB notified teams that players can wear WHOOP during games starting with the 2017 season, making it the first wearable device of its kind approved for in-game use for MLB players. WHOOP and the MLB recently conducted the largest ever performance study in U.S. professional sports, so the technology announcement is a continuation of […]
