Earlier this month, FIFA kicked the ball forward with its inaugural use of video replay technology, specifically called “video assistant referees” (VAR). Yet, the trial run was met with criticism by some. On Sept. 1, Italy and France squared off in Bari for FIFA’s first ever “semi-live” test run. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was “very satisfied” with how […]
LOS ANGELES – The first few moments in the VR headset are filled with coastal views and seaside streets. Then, former LA Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong appears and it seems as if he’s five feet away, standing on the pitch at StubHub Center–so close you can see the abs under his purple t-shirt. Surrounding […]
There’s not many sporting fans in the world right now that would pass up an opportunity to take a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo. Now, that is possible for anyone with the introduction of the Real Madrid superstar’s brand new smartphone app, CR7 Selfie. The app is downloadable for $1.99 on iOS and Android devices and […]
When the Buffalo Bills host the New York Jets on Sept. 15, the game will be streamed live on Twitter and mark the kickoff of much more than just the National Football League’s slate of Thursday Night Football events. Social media sites streaming live sports events could become the new normal as the first of […]
The last two weeks have been momentous in soccer’s history. Major Soccer League (MLS) has started testing video assistant referees (VARs) in live matches after it got approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to try out the system. Most professional leagues in North America like National Hockey League, National Football League, National Basketball […]
