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No More One-Size-Fits-All For Riddell’s Custom Helmets

Football equipment manufacturer Riddell is making custom-fitted helmets for players in hopes of improving vision and protection. Its Precision-Fit technology scans the size and surface of an athlete’s head and converts the data into a 3D model. “You eliminate that lag, so to speak, when a player moves his head. You don’t have the helmet […]

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Perth Stadium Makes Venue History With New LED Lighting System

At most stadiums and arenas, all of the action occurs on the field or court. However, that is not the case at Perth Stadium in Perth, Western Australia. The entire stadium will be putting on a show with 15,000 LED lights that can project team colors, or any colors, around the stadium’s seating area as […]

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The Growing Trend Of ‘Near Live’ Sports Highlights

While there has been a notable decline in TV audiences for live sporting events in recent years, including the English Premier League, by contrast there has been a rise in popularity for “near live” highlights on social media platforms. This trend has accelerated, especially in the UK, with a deal between Sky Sports and Twitter […]

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