Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love opened up to the media last year about his personal encounters with anxiety and depression, hoping to create better understanding in society about mental...
Shock Doctor, a mouthguard technology company, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced a partnership to promote the use of mouth guards in all levels of play. In addition to the deal, Shock Doctor has been named the official mouthguard of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), NBA Development League (NBA D-League) and […]
Most of the consumer-facing sports gadgets that have debuted of late invariably attempt to answer some level of the concussion dilemma. Mouthpieces, like Force Impact Technologies’ FITGuard, have gradually entered this domain to provide another piece in that ongoing puzzle. These overtures, though, cannot completely cover the gamut of intricacies involved in safety protocols, especially […]
Kevin Love may very well be the best power forward in the NBA universe, but basketball has always been a team game. The 30 franchises that make up the league have generated a revenue pie in excess of $5 billion. The digital age has enabled this game to reach its worldwide audience anywhere, anytime. Teams can build up their own local fan base through the sundry of platforms available. Much like our #NFLTechSeries, this time SportTechie delves into the digital strategies–from web, social media, mobile apps, and any other technological connection–of each team and analyzes them, including insights from some of the digital executives involved. Today, the #NBADigitalSeries 2013-14 continues with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stay tuned to SportTechie this month for ongoing coverage...
