Jun 7, 2017, 10:46 AM Seattle mayor joins Oak View Group in promising to turn KeyArena into world-class sports, music venue Updated 4:15 p.m. Wednesday: Promising to build a world-class arena, and with it potentially lure an NBA or NHL team to Seattle,… Read More
Jun 6, 2017, 5:02 PM Fox Sports brings out drones, augmented reality, shot tracers for U.S. Open broadcast FOX Sports is once again tapping new technology to enhance its golf broadcast. The company’s coverage of the 117th U.S. Open,… Read More
Jun 4, 2017, 5:02 PM AEG drops out of Key Arena renovation bid, criticizes city’s RFP process Seattle Partners, one of two groups aiming to renovate Key Arena, dropped out of the city’s bid process on Sunday.… Read More
Jun 2, 2017, 10:08 AM Seahawks legend and former Congressman Steve Largent on tech, sports, politics and Trump To say Steve Largent has kept busy after an illustrious 14-year NFL career would be an understatement. The former Seattle… Read More
Jun 1, 2017, 12:13 PM Microsoft goes along for ‘The Ride,’ uses Kinect to produce unique motion-activated art of bike race The art of cycling took on a whole new meaning during last month’s Amgen Tour of California, thanks to a… Read More
Jun 1, 2017, 10:32 AM GeekWire Sports Tech Summit: Last chance for early-bird prices at this action-packed event Our second annual GeekWire Sports Tech Summit on June 21-22 in Seattle is shaping up to be another action-packed event featuring top leaders… Read More
Jun 1, 2017, 5:00 AM Here’s how to watch weekly MLB games in virtual reality for free You can now watch MLB games in virtual reality. Starting June 6, MLB will launch a VR livestream of one… Read More
May 31, 2017, 8:07 AM 49ers president, Intel VR guru added to agenda at GeekWire Sports Tech Summit The San Francisco 49ers president. A virtual reality guru helping Intel. And the executive heading up U.S. operations for sports… Read More
May 30, 2017, 7:52 PM Steve Ballmer shows how AI and data will enhance NBA broadcasts for fans Steve Ballmer has some tech-fueled ideas to change the way we watch sports. Speaking at Recode’s Code Conference on Tuesday,… Read More
May 25, 2017, 2:09 PM Steve Ballmer says potential income tax in Seattle would cause ‘unfavorable business climate’ Seattle is the fastest-growing big city across the U.S., but a potential new income tax would sway folks away from the… Read More
May 25, 2017, 10:59 AM Spin cycle maker Peloton set to open Seattle-area showroom, hits $1B valuation Peloton, the freshly-minted unicorn company that makes $2,000 high-tech spin bikes, is opening up a showroom in the Seattle area.… Read More
May 25, 2017, 10:36 AM How this sports tech startup is tapping college researchers to mine data for analytics insights There’s something pretty cool happening at the intersection of sports and technology, and the connection made between a Seattle startup and… Read More
May 21, 2017, 10:59 AM Q&A with Topgolf’s CEO about the popular sports entertainment company and a possible Seattle location Golf isn’t the most popular sport, but Topgolf is certainly doing its part to change that perception. The growing sports… Read More
May 20, 2017, 4:20 PM Cloud Computing wins again; this time, as a 13-1 shot at the Preakness Embed from Getty Images Most days of the week it’s a sure bet, but on Saturday, Cloud Computing was a… Read More
May 19, 2017, 9:00 AM Seattle Mariners GM, LA Dodgers CFO to speak at GeekWire Sports Tech Summit You can’t talk sports tech without at least a little bit of sabermetrics. That’s one topic Seattle Mariners General Manager Jerry… Read More
May 18, 2017, 5:30 PM Alexa at the ballpark: Testing Amazon Echo inside a Seattle Mariners suite at Safeco Field Amazon’s voice technology has made its way into Major League Baseball. Earlier this month, the Seattle Mariners became the first… Read More
May 18, 2017, 12:30 PM How Sir Richard Branson is encouraging healthy habits with Virgin Sport’s new ‘fitness festivals’ Sir Richard Branson understands the value of sport and fitness. After all, when he’s home at Necker Island, the billionaire entrepreneur… Read More
May 17, 2017, 9:00 AM Leiweke brothers join GeekWire Sports Tech Summit to talk NFL, future of stadiums, and more There may not be a sibling combo that knows more about today’s dynamic sports and entertainment landscape than the Leiweke brothers.… Read More
May 13, 2017, 5:21 PM Seattle entrepreneur Matt Hulett joins Pioneer Square Labs to pursue new ideas in eSports Pioneer Square Labs is adding some bench strength. The Seattle-based startup studio, which has already spun out companies such as… Read More
May 12, 2017, 9:56 AM How a new fan-driven ‘Interactive Football League’ could change the way you think about sports Update, June 12: To hear Farudi speak at our second annual GeekWire Sports Tech Summit on June 21-22 in Seattle,… Read More
May 11, 2017, 1:30 PM Bleacher Report CEO joins Sports Tech Summit lineup to talk about the future of sports media It’s been quite the run for Dave Finocchio and his team at Bleacher Report. The CEO and co-founder launched the… Read More
May 11, 2017, 10:00 AM Twitter inks multi-year deal with NFL to broadcast live pre-game and daily studio shows Twitter lost out on a chance to broadcast live NFL games for the second season in a row, but the… Read More
May 10, 2017, 6:27 PM How Gatorade is using technology to measure sweat content and help athletes stay hydrated You probably know Gatorade as a sports drink maker. But the 51-year-old company also has a robust research and innovation… Read More
May 10, 2017, 1:59 PM Seattle tech teams assembling for second year of softball in co-ed IT Sports League Tech geeks turned jocks are teaming up for the second season of co-ed softball in the IT Sports League. Organizer Steve… Read More
May 10, 2017, 10:55 AM For golfers: Arccos unveils AI-powered virtual caddie on a smartphone, powered by Microsoft Caddies are trying to make a comeback — albeit in a virtual way. Arccos, a Stamford, Conn.-based startup that builds golf-shot… Read More
May 6, 2017, 3:42 PM Nike’s high-tech bid to break the 2-hour marathon record falls just short Humans have still yet to break the 2-hour marathon mark, but they’re getting close with the help of sports science and technology… Read More
May 5, 2017, 7:49 AM Former NFL star Terrell Owens reflects on lessons learned from social media and business deals NEW ORLEANS — Terrell Owens, the former NFL wide receiver known to many fans as T.O., dropped by the Collision… Read More
May 4, 2017, 2:41 PM How Microsoft is helping top Spanish soccer league LaLiga track fan behavior and expand globally LaLiga wants to learn more about its fans and expand its footprint around the globe — and it’s getting help… Read More
May 2, 2017, 5:58 PM Vicis ranks first in ‘extensive’ NFL helmet test that assesses head impact severity Vicis received more validation today for its high-tech football helmet. The Seattle startup topped a new list published by the NFL that… Read More
May 2, 2017, 2:21 PM ‘Alexa, get us some wins!’ Seattle Mariners add Amazon Echos to private suites at ballpark Fans of the Seattle Mariners might have a lot of questions about why their team is off to a slow… Read More
