It wouldn’t be a surprise if Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, is one of the many Americans “cutting the cord” on regular TV and embracing the online streaming lifestyle. Last year, the New York Post reported that Ballmer turned down a $60 million-a-year offer for local TV rights in hopes to […]
When former Microsoft Chief Executive Officer, Steve Ballmer, bought the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this year, technology and sports became intertwined in a whole new way. From the beginning Ballmer has promised to create a fan experience in Los Angeles unlike any other. Whether fans are at home or in the arena, Ballmer says, “you […]
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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.
