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Jon Ryan
Jan 14, 2016, 10:43 AM

Seahawks punter describes broken play and broken nose: ‘This isn’t Madden’

Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan will not be remembered as the kicker who most impacted last Sunday’s wildcard playoff game… Read More

Jan 13, 2016, 11:00 AM

Seahawks want to offer mobile loyalty program next season with discounts for game-day fans

More and more people are using their smartphones at Seahawks games and the team wants to capitalize on this growing… Read More

Jan 13, 2016, 9:50 AM

Microsoft partners with ESPN’s Jay Williams for March Madness prediction site

Embed from Getty Images We’re still two months away from the craziness that is March Madness, but Microsoft is getting… Read More

Jan 12, 2016, 8:00 PM

Updated NFL playoff picks: Microsoft Bing predicts Super Bowl champion

Bing Predicts updated its NFL playoff picks after Wild Card weekend, but still thinks the Patriots will win Super Bowl 50.… Read More

Jan 12, 2016, 10:47 AM

Why Shaq, Mark Cuban and Intel’s CEO are excited about the intersection of sports and tech

Much of the focus at the big Consumer Electronics Show this year was about technology changing how we drive, how… Read More

Jan 12, 2016, 10:28 AM

Watch Seahawks and Vikings fans’ passionate reactions to that missed field goal

Seahawks and Vikings fans everywhere were stunned when Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh missed a field goal in the last minutes… Read More

Jan 11, 2016, 5:05 PM

How to stream the 2016 college football national championship

It’s a big night in the college football world as Alabama takes on an undefeated Clemson on Monday evening in the second-ever College… Read More

Jan 11, 2016, 10:35 AM

Vicis reveals price, more details about high-tech football helmet that reduces brain trauma

After more than two years of research and development, Vicis is ready to sell its high-tech football helmet. The Seattle-based… Read More

Jan 10, 2016, 7:35 AM

This technology absolutely blew the mind of former quarterback Trent Dilfer, and he thinks it will change football forever

Former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer has seen the future of football training. And it has nothing to do with hard hits… Read More

Jan 9, 2016, 12:23 PM

How to stream the 2016 NFL playoffs — for some games, without a cable subscription

It’s pigskin playoff time, baby. Saturday kicks off the 2016 NFL postseason, with 12 teams battling it out for the Lombardi Trophy. The… Read More

Jan 8, 2016, 3:46 PM

Videos: Talking tech with NBA legends Shaq, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith

LAS VEGAS — Shaquille O’Neal is the world’s tallest geek. Charles Barkley thinks social media is for losers. And Kenny Smith calls… Read More

Jan 8, 2016, 11:59 AM

Seahawks, Vikings to face frigid weather in state-of-the-art undergarments

Embed from Getty Images There’s sure to be some exposed skin on the big, bad football players who take the… Read More

Jan 7, 2016, 2:14 PM

Mark Cuban on daily fantasy sports: ‘You have to be an idiot if you think it’s gambling’

LAS VEGAS — If you equate daily fantasy sports to gambling, you’re an idiot. That’s what Mark Cuban thinks, at least.… Read More

Jan 7, 2016, 7:24 AM

CES Video, Day 3: Drinking PicoBrew beer, checking out the show floor, and a glimpse of Shaq!

LAS VEGAS — They made it to the show floor! After a couple days of intensive pre-show coverage, GeekWire’s John… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 7:17 PM

MLB inks deal with Chinese tech giant Letv to stream games in China

LAS VEGAS — Major League Baseball is serious about bringing its sport to China. At the big Consumer Electronics Show in Las… Read More

XR16 golf club
Jan 6, 2016, 5:29 PM

Why Boeing helped Callaway design its high-tech XR16 golf clubs

What do aerospace and golf have in common? For the Boeing Co. and Callaway Golf, it’s a new line of… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 5:15 PM

Photos: Shaq, A-Rod and Cal Ripken Jr. hang with the geeks of CES

LAS VEGAS — Sports stars, meet the geeks. The CES show floor turned into a bit a sports arena Wednesday, where… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 10:15 AM

Who will win the Super Bowl? Microsoft Bing picks champ before NFL playoffs begin

The NFL Playoffs start this weekend, but before the first ball is even kicked off, Microsoft’s Bing Predicts is forecasting… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 9:05 AM

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson achieves unique ‘Fame’ with his own comic book

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is certainly a superhero of sorts to football fans who have watched the young star develop… Read More

Jan 6, 2016, 8:00 AM

Sensoria partners with Microsoft on new soccer data dashboard, using sensors in players’ shoes

In recent years, the clearest way to improve a sports team’s performance has been to gather more data about each player,… Read More

Jan 5, 2016, 10:29 AM

‘The Beast Awakens’: This is the Seahawks Star Wars meme you’re looking for

Dun dun dun, dun dundun, dun dundun … boss. Just in time for the start of the NFL Playoffs, the… Read More

Jan 5, 2016, 9:02 AM

Fitbit unveils new wearable with Fitbit Blaze, a $199 Apple Watch competitor; stock down 10%

LAS VEGAS — Fitbit today showed off its newest fitness tracker at the Consumer Electronics Show, unveiling a $199 fashion-focused smartwatch… Read More

Jan 4, 2016, 3:52 PM

Here’s why tennis legend Andre Agassi is at the big CES tech show

LAS VEGAS — It’s not surprising that Andre Agassi is in Vegas this week, given that he lives in the region. But… Read More

Dec 30, 2015, 9:40 AM

New York Knicks player shot, robbed during Uber ride

New York Knicks forward Cleanthony Early was shot in the leg after his Uber vehicle was pulled over by a… Read More

Dec 29, 2015, 10:13 AM

Ex-Microsofties launch app to help weightlifters track workouts, compete with friends

Apps like RunKeeper and Strava have utilized smartphone technology to help runners track their workouts and compete with friends. Now,… Read More

Dec 26, 2015, 11:21 AM

Up close with LeBron James: Reviewing the NBA superstar’s first virtual reality film

Last night, I was sitting next to LeBron James inside an SUV, listening to the NBA superstar talk about what basketball… Read More

Quadcopter
Dec 22, 2015, 2:49 PM

Falling drone nearly crushes champion skier at World Cup race

One of the world’s top alpine skiers was nearly crushed by a drone during a race today — yes, you… Read More

Dec 17, 2015, 4:00 AM

eSports engagement platform Matcherino raises $1.2M from Madrona and NFL lineman

eSports, though still in its infancy, already has a massive following. Now, a Seattle startup wants to get in on the… Read More

Dec 16, 2015, 10:19 AM

NFL accepting bids from tech giants for Thursday Night Football streaming rights

The NFL is gearing up to ink another deal with a technology giant. Sports Business Daily reported Wednesday that the… Read More

Twitter
Dec 15, 2015, 11:25 AM

Dallas Cowboys ban reporters from tweeting, live-streaming at practice

The Dallas Cowboys front office doesn’t like the technology that reporters are using to do their jobs. The NFL team… Read More

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