Sports Tech – Page 42 of 52

Dec 15, 2014, 4:26 PM

Online banking company Simple inks sponsorship contract with Portland Timbers

Simple, the Portland-based banking startup that was acquired by BBVA for $117 million in February, has signed a unique multi-year… Read More

Dec 13, 2014, 12:00 PM

A behind-the-scenes tour of the technology at Husky Stadium

Some of the renovations made to the University of Washington’s new Husky Stadium in Seattle are easily noticeable. There is no longer… Read More

Dec 9, 2014, 12:13 PM

This Seahawks-inspired holiday light display will blow your mind

So, here’s one for the books: A Kirkland man, Anthony Mish, has covered his home in lights in homage to… Read More

Dec 9, 2014, 7:57 AM

Nike unveils high-tech cleat made from plastic bottles, just in time for the college football playoff

College football players will have some flashy feet this bowl season — thanks to Nike. The athletic apparel and shoe… Read More

Dec 2, 2014, 7:59 AM

Mark Cuban’s special message to L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer: I hope you ‘suck’ this season

Here’s some friendly words of encouragement from one NBA owner to another. I hope you suck. That’s what Dallas Mavericks… Read More

Nov 26, 2014, 9:04 AM

Letters of Boom: NFL star Richard Sherman debuts his own mobile word game

Richard Sherman already reached one video game pedestal after landing on the cover of EA Sports’ Madden NFL 15 earlier… Read More

Nov 26, 2014, 8:02 AM

Basketball great Charles Barkley says pro athletes make way more money than Microsofties

I woke up at 3:30 a.m. today, and couldn’t get back to sleep. So, as a sports nut, I tuned… Read More

Nov 13, 2014, 4:50 PM

Here’s how NFL players and coaches use Microsoft’s custom-built Surface tablets on the sidelines

During Sunday’s win over the Giants, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw two uncharacteristic interceptions. Within minutes after each mistake, Wilson went… Read More

Nov 13, 2014, 7:00 AM

NFL gives $3.5M to brain injury prevention projects, including one from a Seattle startup

The NFL, Under Armour, and GE today announced the next batch of winners for its Head Health Challenge, a $60… Read More

Nov 12, 2014, 10:08 AM

Can this startup save the NFL? High-tech helmet aims to dramatically reduce brain trauma

A concussion crisis is impacting American football at all levels. One out of every three retired NFL players is expected to develop long-term cognitive problems; doctors… Read More

Nov 10, 2014, 10:41 AM

Meet HTC’s new celebrity spokesman: Baseball star Robinson Cano

Robinson Cano is certainly staying busy this offseason. The Seattle Mariners star second baseman today announced a new multi-year agreement… Read More

Nov 7, 2014, 2:19 PM

Sounders use drones at soccer practice to film new vantage points

The Sounders are now using aerial robots to help them win soccer matches. Seattle’s professional club is testing the use… Read More

Nov 4, 2014, 12:50 PM

Seattle startup to equip LSU football players with concussion-sensing mouthguards

Football players at Louisiana State University will be equipped with some high-tech mouthguards thanks to a Seattle-area startup. Kirkland-based i1… Read More

Oct 30, 2014, 11:16 PM

Steve Ballmer scares son with excitement during first NBA game as an owner

Clearly, Steve Ballmer did not lose any of his trademark intensity or excitement after leaving Microsoft earlier this year. The… Read More

Oct 23, 2014, 11:48 PM

RealNetworks founder Rob Glaser: What baseball and startups share in common

Rob Glaser loves technology startups, but the RealNetworks founder also loves baseball. A small percentage owner in the Seattle Mariners,… Read More

Oct 16, 2014, 7:28 AM

Meet Basket Ballmer: Tech exec graces cover of BusinessWeek in a Clippers jersey

You may be accustomed to seeing former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in a suit, or a flashy red sweater. But… Read More

Oct 14, 2014, 8:21 AM

Fanzo raises $550K to help sports fans find the best news, social media content

Fanzo, the Kirkland-based startup that helps sports fans keep up with the latest news, has raised another $550,000 to help fuel… Read More

Oct 10, 2014, 1:55 PM

Popular Temple Run game inks deal with NFL, lets you play as Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson

If you like football and enjoy playing the popular mobile game Temple Run, well, here’s some good news for you. In… Read More

Oct 10, 2014, 9:16 AM

NFL fines 49ers quarterback $10K for wearing Beats by Dre headphones

Colin Kaepernick apparently doesn’t care about the NFL’s new ban on Beats by Dre headphones. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback was fined $10,000… Read More

Oct 6, 2014, 10:18 AM

New NBA deal with ESPN lets viewers stream live games without TV subscription

The NBA reached a lucrative TV deal today with ESPN and Turner Broadcasting, which both inked new broadcasting rights to league… Read More

Oct 1, 2014, 2:51 PM

New Xbox ads feature Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch holding a raccoon, eating Skittles

Microsoft is out with a handful of new wacky ads featuring some of the nation’s top football players and touting the NFL on… Read More

Sep 29, 2014, 6:42 PM

Again? Kansas City Chiefs fans set another world record for crowd noise

Oh, hey, another football team breaking a crowd noise record. During the second quarter of tonight’s Monday Night Football game,… Read More

Sep 29, 2014, 1:43 PM

NHL partners with GoPro to show fans a hockey player’s perspective

We’ve seen GoPro cameras attached to skydivers, lions, and sharks. Next up: Professional hockey players. AdWeek reports that the NHL will use footage… Read More

Sep 25, 2014, 8:06 AM

Steve Ballmer tells L.A. Clippers: No more iPads

Steve Ballmer may have stepped down from the CEO post and board at Microsoft earlier this year, but the hard-charging technology… Read More

Sep 24, 2014, 9:55 AM

Microsoft features Russell Wilson, Seahawks players in new Surface ad

Microsoft has had some issues with TV commentators not knowing what the official tablet of the NFL is. Now the company… Read More

Sep 23, 2014, 6:47 AM

ESPN sets record with 82M unique digital users in August, up 42% from last year

ESPN calls itself the Worldwide Leader in Sports and according to the latest stats from comScore, it clearly is —… Read More

Sep 23, 2014, 4:58 AM

Sports ticketing app Gametime raises $4M from Accel Partners, hires StubHub founder

Gametime, an app that helps sports fans find last-minute ticket deals, has raised a $4 million round led by Accel… Read More

Sep 11, 2014, 3:24 PM

NFL picks: Microsoft Bing beat Vegas last week — here are its Week 2 predictions

Need help picking teams each week for your NFL pool? Microsoft Bing’s prediction engine is here to help. The Redmond… Read More

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Sep 9, 2014, 8:48 AM

Virtually banned: EA Sports removes Ray Rice from Madden NFL 15 game

Not only is Ray Rice suspended from the NFL in real life, but now he’s being kicked out of the… Read More

Sep 8, 2014, 9:30 PM

Hey, Trent Dilfer, that’s a Microsoft Surface on the sidelines of Monday Night Football, not an iPad

Monday Night Football is an American institution. But maybe the guys behind the microphone need a refresher when it comes… Read More