Sports Tech

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

News Brief

Sep 9, 2014, 8:48 AM