Investment dollars are flowing into the sports technology industry at a rapidly increasing rate. Athletes, traditional venture capitalists and team owners have invested in or acquired dozens of sports technology companies this year. But one group in particular stood out for making an aggressive play to reshape the burgeoning youth sports industry with technology. Blue […]
A person who introduces new methods, ideas or products. Look up “innovator” and you’ll find that definition, or something like it. Then ask a friend: “Who is an innovator?” You may hear “Steve Jobs,” “Thomas Edison”, “Leonardo da Vinci”. No wrong answers there. Now ask the same friend, “How did they innovate?” and the response […]
The inaugural SportTechie Awards highlight the teams, executives, sports technologies, venues, athletes, investors and startups that most deserve recognition for their work in pushing our industry forward. For information on all nominees and award winners see our Awards page: The 2017 SportTechie Awards
Twitch has announced that NBA G League games will stream on the social video service that’s better known as a community for esports and gamers. As a research and development arm of the NBA, the NBA G League will bring live sports to Twitch beginning on Friday and enable its players — young NBA hopefuls […]
NEW YORK — The NBA and Twitter unveiled a direct message bot to provide fans with news, scores, schedules, video highlights and livestream programming. Upon sliding into the NBA’s DMs, users are prompted with a menu of easy-access options in an experience that can be personalized for one’s favorite team. Among the videos offered are […]
