Nike’s latest patent seeks to protect athletes with impact-sensing pads
The latest patent from sport apparel manufacturer Nike includes a plan to create a dynamic padding system for football, hockey, and lacrosse players. The system would automatically detect a potential impact and alter the make-up of the pads to help absorb impact, providing a higher level of protection.
Supreme Court ruling on sports betting may let online gambling run the table
A federal change to the legality of sports betting in the U.S. could have a profound effect on gambling throughout the country, but the biggest winners of the Supreme Court's ruling could be online gambling firms and fantasy sports platforms, which are uniquely positioned to benefit from the changes.
Madden director leaves studio, gives series ‘chance for a new direction’
Rex Dickson, the creative director behind the Madden NFL franchise, has left EA. He was the director of the last six games in the series, and said his departure should allow for the series to take a new creative direction. His final game before leaving, Madden NFL 18, was one of our favorite football games ever.
The Roomba of the tennis court? Ball-retreiving Tennibot launches on Kickstarter
Tennibot is a robot designed for use on the tennis court. The A.I.-driven device saves coaches and players time by automatically retrieving tennis balls completely on its own. The device has launched on Kickstarter and promises to take the tedium out of cleaning up the court after a practice session.
The wearable GoGolf GPS always knows the distance to the hole
GoGolf is a GPS sensor that pairs with a smartphone to provide accurate shot information, including distance to the pin from your current ball location. The device's can be worn on a cap and has a custom app that offers a database of more than 30,000 golf courses from around the world.
Luxury on the links: Arizona course rolls out high-tech golf cart of the future
Quintero Golf Club in Arizona has unveiled a high-tech golf course with a host of features that make a day on the links more luxurious and enjoyable.
Shred like a cyborg with this endurance-boosting exoskeleton for skiers
A new prototype exoskeleton, created by Roam Robotics, is designed to help wearers on ski slopes protect their joints.
Drone-catching drones to bolster security at this week’s Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics is about to start in South Korea, and security officials have put in place a number of measures to deal with any rogue drones that show up.
A.I. perfectly predicted last year’s Super Bowl score. What happens to betting?
Last year, an artificially intelligent swarm predicted the outcome of the Super Bowl. Before that, it guessed who would win the 2016 presidential election, as well as the Kentucky Derby superfecta. If A.I. can predict these seemingly random events, what does that mean for the future of sports betting?
The OnCore smart golf ball can take your game to the next level
The OnCore Genius smart golf ball includes a number of high-tech features that can help make you a much better golfer.
Super Bowl champ Reggie Bush never left football, he just went to VR
Super Bowl champion Reggie Bush officially announced his retirement from the NFL Friday night. VR sports commentary may be his next career.
MuscleSound uses ultrasound to help athletes perform at their peak
Meet MuscleSound, a Colorado-based company that is using ultrasound imagery to non-invasively measure muscle health.
‘Overwatch’ gets esports team skins and new currency in 2018
Overwatch will be adding esports uniform skins for all 12 teams in the Overwatch League in 2018. The league kicks off on January 10.
Twitter puts a new Happening Now feature at the top of your timeline
Twitter is adding another feature to your timeline. "Happening Now" does what it says on the tin, offering tweets and info on current events.
Adidas robot factory pumps out its first city-specific running shoes
Adidas has unveiled its first robot-made running shoe designed specifically for runners in London. More city-specific versions are coming.
2024 Olympic games in Paris could include esports events
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris could include esports for the first time. A final decision will be made by 2019.
Innovative technology could help American Flag Football League soar
The American Flag Football League will use a host of innovative technologies to speed up the game, make it easier to follow, and enhance pla.
This award-winning photographer’s camera kit is enormous
Bill Frakes' camera kit is massive, and it's not simply for back-up purposes. At the weekend's Kentucky Derby, he used pretty much all of it.
Nike’s high-tech shoe fails by seconds to propel runner into record books
It was a courageous effort but Eliud Kipchoge's attempt to run the first sub-two-hour marathon — in a pair of Nike shoes — failed by seconds.
Concussion-monitoring tech moves beyond the gridiron with new sensor
Concussion-monitoring Cue Sport Sensor is small enough to fit on a headband and versatile enough to be used in almost any athletic endeavor.
These ridiculous robots can match Japan’s best volleyball players
Japan has turned to a team of robotic players to help its best volleyball players improve elements of their game.
Robots help off-site doctors diagnose sports concussions from afar
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern and Mayo Clinic have used a telepresence robot to diagnose head injuries.
Turn (almost) any bike into an electric bike with the UrbanX wheel
UrbanX is a wheel that converts almost any manual bike into an e-bike. The company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for support.
'MLB: The Show 17' promises revamped gameplay, animation, and physics
MLB: The Show 17 will showcase a variety of engine improvements, and players can expect more realistic animations and improved gameplay.
Need motivation to get outside? Check out the new TomTom sports app
They've helped you in your car, and now, they'll help you on your run, too. TomTom has launched a new TomTom Sports app for athletes.
Raptor AR Sunglasses bring heads-up display to cyclists and triathletes
For now, augmented reality will mostly be used in athletic training. On Wednesday, Everysight announced its Raptor AR Smartglasses for cyclists.
Wannabe pro sports shooters, there may be knocks ahead
For professional sports photographers, getting up close and personal at events doesn't come without risk. These unlucky shooters learned the hard way.
Adidas' new performance sportswear is made from plastic recovered from the ocean
Adidas and Parley for the Oceans have announced the first line of performance sports apparel made from plastics recovered from the ocean.
Cubs cap amazing week with 'Saturday Night Live' appearance tonight
Members of the World Series winning Chicago Cubs will appear on the iconic TV show, joining a long list of athletic celebs who have also guested.
Cubs trail in the series but lead in the clubhouse
The Chicago Cubs clubhouse is getting a major overhaul for the first time in years. The lockers are wired for tech and the video replay room is renovated.
Blindsave protective gear shelters you from the bumps and bruises of B-ball
Blindsave claims it has developed the world's first lightweight protective equipment for indoor sports that adjusts to conform to a wearer's body.
Bvddy is the Tinder of athletics
Bvddy, a matching app for athletes, helps like-minded sports players not only form teams, but coordinate events.