#sports-innovation
#sports-innovation

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

English Premier League

The Premier League will speed up offside calls with optical tracking tech starting next week

4 days ago

English Premier League

PUMA Unveils Official Premier League Match Ball with the Launch of the 'Have a Ball' Campaign | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Is the future of soccer in new, chaotic tournaments fueled by viral moments and celebrities?

The Baller League represents a new trend in alternative soccer formats, merging entertainment with sport.

These new tournaments, including the Baller League, emphasize smaller teams and unique gameplay, attracting diverse audiences.

Trump-backed 'Olympics on drugs' closer to becoming reality DW 03/19/2025

The Enhanced Games, promoting drug use in sports, gained momentum after Trump's election win, attracting substantial investment and interest.

MMA

fromFuturism

New Olympics-Style Games Will Let Contestants Dope Up on as Many Steroids and Drugs as They Want

The Enhanced Games encourages the use of performance-enhancing drugs in a competitive sporting event, claiming to innovate the future of athletics.

US Elections

fromwww.dw.com

Trump-backed 'Olympics on drugs' closer to becoming reality DW 03/19/2025

The Enhanced Games, promoting drug use in sports, gained momentum after Trump's election win, attracting substantial investment and interest.

MMA

fromFuturism

New Olympics-Style Games Will Let Contestants Dope Up on as Many Steroids and Drugs as They Want

The Enhanced Games encourages the use of performance-enhancing drugs in a competitive sporting event, claiming to innovate the future of athletics.

Soccer (FIFA)

Global women's seven-a-side football series to start in May

Soccer (FIFA)

Smoke cannons, rolling subs and goals aplenty: welcome to World Sevens football

fromwww.bbc.com

Soccer (FIFA)

Global women's seven-a-side football series to start in May

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Soccer (FIFA)

Smoke cannons, rolling subs and goals aplenty: welcome to World Sevens football

more#womens-football

Artificial intelligence

Meet the Acemate: The First AI-Powered Tennis Robot That Rallies Back | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Acemate is the first tennis robot that simulates real match scenarios, enhancing training through advanced AI and mobility.

fromCyclingnews

3 weeks ago

'We're here to tear it down and rebuild it from scratch' - Formula Fixed indoor short track racing series charts path for US launch

"This is a format that is broadcast-friendly, spectator-first, and built to create viral moments through a competitive setup that never stands still," said Clare Grady, who also serves as the general manager of the Bay Breakers pro.

Bicycling

fromMLB Trade Rumors

The Rawlings Icon was named the Bat Bros' "Youth Bat of the Year"! (Sponsored)

Designed with innovative technology, the 2025 USSSA Rawlings Icon bat merges performance and comfort, earning recognition as a top choice for youth baseball athletes.

Boston Red Sox

A $15m jockeys racing league would relegate real stars to supporting role

The new international jockeys' league aims to turn riders into global icons and engage a fresh audience for racing through a franchise model.

English Premier League

OMG science

fromenglish.elpais.com

Sperm races: The latest brainchild of American millionaires

Sperm Racing aims to raise awareness about male fertility by turning sperm motility into a competitive sport.

fromstupidDOPE

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

New Era and adidas Launch New Official On-Field Caps for Top NCAA Baseball Teams | stupidDOPE

By combining adidas' high-performance apparel expertise and New Era's iconic cap silhouettes, this partnership will elevate the player's on-field experience.

Miami Marlins

#visually-impaired

Wearables

onecourt's haptic device lets the visually impaired watch live sports using their fingertips

OneCourt's haptic device enables visually impaired individuals to experience live sports using real-time vibrations that simulate the game's action.

fromWIRED

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Wearables

Meet the Trio of Tech Startups Bringing Live Sports to Blind Fans

Wearables

onecourt's haptic device lets the visually impaired watch live sports using their fingertips

OneCourt's haptic device enables visually impaired individuals to experience live sports using real-time vibrations that simulate the game's action.

fromWIRED

Wearables

Meet the Trio of Tech Startups Bringing Live Sports to Blind Fans

more#visually-impaired

Wearables

fromWho What Wear

Inside the League Where Athletes Track Recovery With Samsung's Galaxy Ring

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is revolutionizing athlete wellness by tracking recovery and optimizing performance.

#technology

fromFast Company

MLB tests robot umpires during spring training. Here's what to know

Automated Ball-Strike System being tested in MLB may assist umpires but won't replace them, using a challenge system for call verification in 2024.

Liverpool FC

Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match-worn shirts

Brentford introduces microchips in match shirts to confirm authenticity against counterfeits, marking a groundbreaking move in football merchandise.

The initiative targets the rising problem of counterfeit football kits and aims to secure the value of match-worn shirts.

National Football League

fromThe Verge

NFL swaps first-down chains for Sony's 8K cameras

The NFL will use Sony's Hawk-Eye cameras to streamline measurement of first downs this season using advanced technology.

fromcyclingnews.com

Bicycling

Gargantuan chainrings, $1,300 hubs, and prototype tyres that barely fit: Paris-Roubaix men's tech gallery

fromFast Company

MLB tests robot umpires during spring training. Here's what to know

Automated Ball-Strike System being tested in MLB may assist umpires but won't replace them, using a challenge system for call verification in 2024.

Liverpool FC

Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match-worn shirts

Brentford introduces microchips in match shirts to confirm authenticity against counterfeits, marking a groundbreaking move in football merchandise.

The initiative targets the rising problem of counterfeit football kits and aims to secure the value of match-worn shirts.

National Football League

fromThe Verge

NFL swaps first-down chains for Sony's 8K cameras

The NFL will use Sony's Hawk-Eye cameras to streamline measurement of first downs this season using advanced technology.

fromcyclingnews.com

Bicycling

Gargantuan chainrings, $1,300 hubs, and prototype tyres that barely fit: Paris-Roubaix men's tech gallery

Are the Yankees Cheating or Just Good?

Cheating scandals capture public attention in baseball more than individual player achievements.

What is a torpedo bat? How much does it help hitters? Inside MLB's next big thing

Aaron Leanhardt innovates bat design to improve hitters' performance against dominant pitching in Major League Baseball.

How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain

The introduction of the torpedo bat has sparked excitement in MLB due to its innovative design, enhancing player performance.

US news

Nine home runs for the Yankees lead to questions about their new bats

New York Yankees

MIT-educated physicist reveals the secret to Yankees' success with torpedo bats he created

Miami Marlins

Exclusive | Marlins to buck longstanding MLB norm with how pitchers prepare for games

New York Yankees

fromIntelligencer

Are the Yankees Cheating or Just Good?

Cheating scandals capture public attention in baseball more than individual player achievements.

What is a torpedo bat? How much does it help hitters? Inside MLB's next big thing

Aaron Leanhardt innovates bat design to improve hitters' performance against dominant pitching in Major League Baseball.

How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain

The introduction of the torpedo bat has sparked excitement in MLB due to its innovative design, enhancing player performance.

US news

Nine home runs for the Yankees lead to questions about their new bats

New York Yankees

MIT-educated physicist reveals the secret to Yankees' success with torpedo bats he created

Miami Marlins

Exclusive | Marlins to buck longstanding MLB norm with how pitchers prepare for games

Banning The Tush Push Is A Chickenshit Idea | Defector

The debate over the tush push highlights tensions between innovation and tradition in football.

fromLos Angeles Times

Boys' basketball coach of the year: Stephen Singleton of Eastvale Roosevelt

The high school game is different. Not all teams have true back-to-the-basket bigs. Most high school bigs want to play outside, which suits our style.

LA Lakers

Washington Wizards

fromwww.nytimes.com

Here are four ways Unrivaled could change the WNBA

Breanna Stewart co-founded Unrivaled, a new professional women's basketball league, aiming to retain players in the US and elevate their experiences.

Soccer (FIFA)

SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup

SoFi Stadium is testing new grass field technology for the Concacaf Nations League, paving the way for enhanced experiences at the World Cup 2026.

TKO, Saudis join forces for new boxing promotion

A new boxing promotion has been launched by HE Turki Alalshikh, TKO, UFC, and WWE, aimed at developing global boxing talent.

8 months ago

Startup companies

'I love being first': After Sphere, where will Dana White take UFC next?

MMA

TKO, Saudis join forces for new boxing promotion

A new boxing promotion has been launched by HE Turki Alalshikh, TKO, UFC, and WWE, aimed at developing global boxing talent.

8 months ago

Startup companies

'I love being first': After Sphere, where will Dana White take UFC next?

Tadej Pogacar wins his first race of 2025: We take a closer look at the striking new bike he did it on

Tadej PogaÄar showcased advanced equipment during his UAE Tour victory, emphasizing the significance of innovative gear in elite cycling performance.

US news

4 months ago

Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating, dies at 95

Dick Button revolutionized figure skating as a champion, innovator, and influencer who profoundly impacted the sport and its community.