Known for their detailed architecture and stunning beauty, cathedrals were built partially to showcase a community’s unique culture and lifestyle. Nowadays, it seems that sports venues have taken over that illustrious role. Gone are the days of the stripped-down, “cookie-cutter” stadiums such as Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh or Riverfront Stadium (also known as Cinergy […]
The 2013-2014 NBA season isn’t over yet, but just like rebuilding, or “tanking”, teams we are looking forward to the future. The NBA seems to institute new technical innovations that change the scope of gameplay every so often and the next handful of seasons are no different. The league is continuing a trend of being more fan-friendly, easily accessible, and heavily active in social media. Although there are prototypes or projects of what could potentially be integrated, there are no definitive answers. That leaves a lot in the air as far as what could or should be integrated into the league. As the league continues to grow, the use of any of the following technical advancements will positively impact the...
There are few sporting events that come close to matching the magnitude of the Super Bowl. The game–and everything surrounding it–serves as a microcosm of society. Trends arise to the forefront that later extend to other avenues. Social media acts as the prism that highlights all of this intel. Ad Age reported that the term […]
As much as sports franchises market their players to appeal to fans, there’s much more to them than simply trying to drive ticket sales or TV ratings. Teams represent the very heartbeat of their respective city. Fans attach themselves to them insofar as looking for hope and inspiration. The glamorization of sports notwithstanding, this same […]
Last year, Nike began the “40 Yard Dash Project” which sought to use 3D printing to build optimal footwear for linear speed. This project produced the Nike Vapor Laser Talon, which was worn by seven of the fastest players during the 2013 NFL Combine. The problem with these cleats was they were not built for […]
