The situation and now decision surrounding LeBron James and NBA Free Agency has taken over all social media platforms. Take a look at your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account, and you are guaranteed to see something related to LeBron James, or where Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh will end up, other recent free agent signings, […]
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Technology and sports seem to collide more and more each day–instant replay, stadium experience, and performance have all been impacted. But technology may be impacting sports in a subtle way as well: through the men and women handing out the paychecks.
In the wake of Donald Sterling’s downfall, Steve Ballmer has made a bid to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers. This sale will put Ballmer, former Microsoft Chief Executive Officer, within a growing crowd: techies who have found a second life in major sports.
This post is the eighth installment of our #SportsInSTEM Series, which explores, demonstrates, and illuminates how sport serves as a vehicle to train and enlighten students of all ages in pursuing interests and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. If you or someone you know is using sports to help with STEM education, then please let […]
Television made the Highlight Era of sports possible, giving birth not just to 24-hour sports media outlets but also cementing iconic moments like Kirk Gibson’s 1988 walk-off home run and Michael Jordan’s “The Shot.” Digital media has transformed the Highlight Era beyond on-field heroics. What used to be a blooper, annoyance or worse now has […]
In-game sneakers have evolved considerably over the years. From the earlier years where Converse Chuck Taylor and Nike Blazers were the norm and laid the blueprint for sneakers to now where Air Jordans and others offer more variety.
With the use of modern technology designers are able to create footwear the adheres to individual players based on foot structure, on-court movement, and impact of movement. This personalization adds more control, strength, and power to already freakishly gifted athletes.
