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Mapping the World’s Golf Courses: Exclusive Interview with Peter Charleston, President of GolfLogix

(GolfLogix) When you review the landscape of sports as influenced by technology, it’s difficult to find a history as storied – and convoluted – as golf. Steeped in historical ties to rules, conduct and behavior, the game avoided and often fought against technological advance, regardless not only of potential benefit but also of the intended target. For the fortunes of us all, some tech advances (and the innovators behind them) refuse to let the forces of tradition win. It’s a rare occasion, but from time to time, we get a true game changer. Such is the case with GolfLogix. Before smartphones put GPS in every palm across the land, this golf-obsessed group had already envisioned the day, with hopes they...

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3-D Motion Detector Can Prevent Pitching Injuries

In sports such as tennis, softball or swimming, many athletes have a high risk of shoulder injury. These injuries often occur due to overuse, poor technique, or fatigue, among other causes. Baseball coaches in particular can find it challenging to keep an injury-free pitcher on the mound, which is crucial to winning games. “Their arm strength and their fatigue is critical because they are involved in every play,” said Tim Pfeiffer, a high school baseball coach in Chicago, Illinois.

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Green Bay Packers’ Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Joins Campaign to Raise Awareness About Technology and The Congo

(M.P. King – State Journal) Not to brag, but it must be said: there are unique benefits to our position. Consider the world of the NFL today. An objective view of the landscape would lead anyone to suggest it is a world built on misery. The vast majority of headlines pushed, promoted and shared focus on the negative. It’s a dangerous game that appears to produce dangerous men who seem to produce dangerous events. In truth, while there are certainly concerns that overwhelm and events of concern that transpire, there is progress. The realities of the league are understood and appreciated by all who take part, more than any other time in the NFL’s history. Fans are enabled in connecting...

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Eight Gadgets to Have for the Ultimate Tailgating Experience

When you ask any fan about the experience of going to a football game, you’re obviously going to hear about how amazing the game was, how close their seats were, all the cool plays that occurred, etc. But what really makes that true game experience is having an amazing tailgate before the event. Mostly every […]

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How the MLB Can Implement Google Glass to Improve Their Product

Google Glass has made its way into a marketplace full of high-tech and “the future is now” technology.  The device has had extremely mixed reviews.  In a paralleled fashion, Major League Baseball’s review system has been a debated topic. But with the MLB looking to expand its replay system, is there a chance that Google […]

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