A limited-edition $5,200 luxury smartwatch made by Hublot will be worn by soccer referees during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The watch, branded as the “Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia,” will represent the “very first competition in which the referees are supported by video assistance” on their wrists, according to […]
Marshall’s Cinderella-like win over fourth seed Wichita State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last week was a validating moment for head coach Dan D’Antoni. With the team’s first ticket to the big dance since 1987, the tshirt-and-blazer-clad D’Antoni led Marshall to its first tournament win in program history by practicing what he’s […]
The NBA has partnered with Headspace to provide all league and team employees across the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and its NBA 2K esports league access to the meditation and mindfulness app. In exchange, the NBA will codevelop mental training content with Headspace this summer designed to prepare athletes at all levels for competition, which […]
Have you heard of the 6’3″ basketball player who can make every shot within 3.6 meters of the hoop? No, it’s not Steph Curry. This player isn’t eligible for the NBA — it’s not even human. Introducing CUE, a humanoid robot built by a group of Toyota engineers. Next #MarchMadness MVP? ⛹️ pic.twitter.com/r8UefH8tVk — CNET […]
Ahead of a recent race, mid-distance steeplechase runner Colleen Quigley was listening to a guided meditation led by Headspace cofounder Andy Puddicombe. Eyes closed, she took a deep breath and relaxed her shoulders as he talked about mental preparedness in a soothing voice through her smartphone. Moments later she lined up at the start and powerfully […]
