Alec Liu

One World Futbol was founded with the goal of creating the perfect soccer ball for kids in impoverished countries, but it couldn't be realized without a healthy dose of chemicals and engineering.

Now in its seventh year, MIT’s Sloan Sports Conference is no longer about jocks versus nerds; it’s about the future of training, competition, and winning.

Unveiled Tuesday, Under Armour's new Armour 39 takes fitness technology up a notch from popular devices like Nike's FuelBand by gathering serious numbers through biometric technology. You aren't going to beat this thing by waving your wrists in circles.