Sports Tech – Page 19 of 52

Apr 29, 2017, 11:48 AM

Marshawn Lynch buys full-page newspaper ad thanking Seahawks owner Paul Allen and fans

“Beast Mode” is showing love to Seattle and Microsoft’s co-founder as he prepares for NFL life in a new city.… Read More

Apr 28, 2017, 10:24 AM

WNBA legend Sue Bird; SeatGeek co-founder; Topgolf CEO to speak at GeekWire Sports Tech Summit

A leading NFL executive; a mobile ticketing guru; an eSports innovator; a sports science expert; a women’s basketball legend; the CEO… Read More

Apr 27, 2017, 9:25 AM

Here’s how much Nintendo’s sale of its Seattle Mariners stake boosted its annual results

Nintendo’s bottom line got a nice bump last year thanks to Seattle’s professional baseball team. The gaming giant today reported its… Read More

Apr 23, 2017, 11:53 PM

Steve Ballmer’s sad face becomes a meme after Clippers lose playoff game to Jazz

There’s never a dull moment watching Steve Ballmer watch his basketball team. The former Microsoft CEO and Los Angeles Clippers owner… Read More

Apr 21, 2017, 3:49 PM

Seahawks star Russell Wilson, astronaut Buzz Aldrin share inspiration with students at WE Day

Write down your goals, listen more, and dream big. These are good pieces of advice for anyone, really, but they… Read More

Apr 20, 2017, 3:50 PM

NFL COO, League of Legends founder highlight second annual GeekWire Sports Tech Summit

There continues to be more and more activity at the intersection of sports and technology, from athletic training, to live streaming,… Read More

Apr 19, 2017, 9:39 AM

Former NBA commissioner, Syracuse hoops head coach invest in SportsCastr live streaming platform

If you’ve ever wanted to be a sports broadcaster, there’s a new startup that is making it possible with technology.… Read More

Apr 18, 2017, 3:27 PM

SeatGeek raises $57M and acquires Israel-based TopTix to take on Ticketmaster

SeatGeek upped its stature in the ticketing industry on Tuesday with a $57 million investment and acquisition of Israeli startup… Read More

Apr 18, 2017, 12:00 PM

Golden State Warriors launch Facebook Messenger bot for fans to use during NBA Playoffs

Golden State Warriors fans now have a new tech-powered assistant at their disposal during the NBA Playoffs. The Bay Area-based… Read More

Apr 18, 2017, 5:30 AM

High-tech football helmet startup Vicis raises more cash as NFL, NCAA seasons approach

Vicis continues to raise more cash as the Seattle startup revs up production of its high-tech football helmet. The company… Read More

Apr 17, 2017, 2:25 PM

Netflix misses subscriber estimates, explains why it won’t ink live sports partnerships like Amazon’s NFL deal

Netflix missed slightly on subscriber estimates for its first quarter earnings report as the streaming giant saw shares initially dip but then rise… Read More

Apr 12, 2017, 4:12 PM

Two groups announce plans to renovate Seattle’s Key Arena for potential NBA and NHL franchises

Today is the deadline for groups to turn in applications to renovate Key Arena at Seattle Center, possibly for the… Read More

Apr 12, 2017, 1:00 PM

Tech on the slopes: How RFID is changing the experience of skiing and snowboarding

WHISTLER, B.C. — For decades, ski resorts have been behind the technology curve. Sure, there were lots of cool developments… Read More

Apr 12, 2017, 10:27 AM

Competitive gaming will overtake mainstream sports ‘in a few years,’ says Momentum CEO

The popularity of competitive gaming — also known as eSports — continues to rise, and some predict that it may surpass… Read More

Apr 7, 2017, 8:19 AM

NFL and NCAA teams will equip players with VICIS high-tech helmets during spring football

More Vicis helmets are out in the wild as the Seattle startup prepares to equip NFL and NCAA teams with… Read More

Apr 6, 2017, 11:00 AM

How IBM is using its Watson AI platform to automatically generate Masters highlight reels

IBM is using new technology to help speed up the highlight reel production process at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta,… Read More

Apr 6, 2017, 9:05 AM

Sonic Boom? Why the tech industry should care about Seattle’s efforts to revive its NBA team

Editor’s Note: Jeff Shulman, a University of Washington Foster School of Business marketing professor, hosts Seattle Growth Podcast. His second season explores… Read More

Apr 5, 2017, 10:58 AM

Here’s why Amazon just paid a reported $50M to stream NFL games

The idea of Amazon streaming live NFL games probably isn’t something that the Seattle-based tech giant considered when it launched more than… Read More

Apr 5, 2017, 6:00 AM

Uber inks deal with AEG to become ‘official’ ride-hailing provider at 27 venues around the world

Uber today announced a partnership with AEG, one of the top global sports and live entertainment companies. The ride-hailing giant… Read More

Apr 5, 2017, 6:00 AM

Intel expands partnership with NFL, will install 360-degree replay cameras in more stadiums

Expect more 360-degree replays while watching NFL games. Intel will install its high-tech cameras in more stadiums across the NFL… Read More

Apr 4, 2017, 7:34 PM

Tennis legend Roger Federer will play with Bill Gates in Seattle to support children’s education in Africa

Roger Federer will play tennis in Seattle for the first time and he’ll have a unique partner with him on the court:… Read More

Apr 4, 2017, 5:34 PM

Amazon scores NFL streaming deal for reported $50M, outbidding Twitter and other tech giants

Amazon has reached a deal with the NFL to stream 10 Thursday Night Football games during the upcoming season for a reported… Read More

Apr 3, 2017, 7:00 AM

Special Olympics makes technological leaps and bounds with help from Microsoft

Each year, Special Olympics International and its 220 chapters worldwide organize some 108,000 events. The games give athletes with intellectual… Read More

Mar 31, 2017, 9:38 AM

Amazon greenlights new season of ‘All or Nothing’ behind-the-scenes NFL series

Amazon’s popular behind-the-scenes NFL series is getting another season. The tech giant announced today that it has greenlit season two… Read More

Mar 23, 2017, 9:11 AM

So far, Bing’s March Madness ‘intelligent’ predictions aren’t beating the human crowd

Can a computer fill out a March Madness bracket better than humans? So far this year, it doesn’t look like… Read More

Mar 21, 2017, 10:30 AM

You can buy “virtual tickets” for March Madness thanks to Intel’s VR partnership with NCAA, Turner

Intel is upping its virtual reality game. The tech giant today announced a multi-year deal with Turner Sports and the NCAA… Read More

Mar 19, 2017, 3:55 PM

As Sounders FC looks to defend MLS Cup title, use of sports science remains a ‘competitive advantage’

For the Seattle Sounders, sports analytics remains an important part of winning matches and keeping players healthy. The defending MLS Cup… Read More

Mar 17, 2017, 10:28 AM

How Amazon’s new shopping concept, Seattle’s Monorail, and drones may affect Key Arena renovation

Tim Leiweke knows that Seattle is one of the nation’s most tech-savvy cities and his ideas for renovating Key Arena… Read More

Mar 16, 2017, 2:48 PM

Seattle Mariners and Oakland A’s come out swinging on Twitter and trade jabs over new ads

If Major League Baseball decides to put together an all-star team called the Internet Trolls, social media folks from the Seattle… Read More

Mar 15, 2017, 6:00 AM

Twitter inks another live sports streaming deal, this time with National Lacrosse League

Twitter today announced a two-year live streaming partnership with the National Lacrosse League (NLL), expanding its growing catalog of live… Read More