There are many calls made by referees that are still debated by fans even to this day. This includes the controversial goal given to George Hurst in the 1966 World Cup Final, which allowed him to score a hat trick. Who can forget Diego Maradona's famous handball in 1986, which resulted in a goal against England? FIFA is trying to not only reduce such infamous moments but to … [Read more...] about How AI and Data Annotation Are Improving Football Officiating
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How Big Data Can Predict Football’s Rising Stars
Did you know that Big Data can help us predict who the future soccer stars will be? This is precisely what happened in Riyad Mahrezs case, PFA Player of the Year, who has conquered the English Premier League with Leicester City. During last years Big Data Week Conference in London, Malta-based entrepreneur Valery Bollier correctly foresaw that the Leicester midfielder would be … [Read more...] about How Big Data Can Predict Football’s Rising Stars
How Big Data is Changing the World of Football
Did you know that athletes are not only monitored by cameras in stadiums, but also by many quirky devices such as accelerometers, heart rate sensors and even local GPS-like systems? Indeed, Big Data and modern technologies are currently revolutionizing sports and even powering the Fantasy Sports industry. Sports clubs, media outlets and fans around the world all share a thirst … [Read more...] about How Big Data is Changing the World of Football
The NFL Gets Into the Internet of Things Game
Are you noticing something different on the football field this NFL season? On the surface, it all seems like the same hard-hitting action and incredible athletic plays weve gotten used to over the years. That part hasnt changed, at least. But a revolution is taking place under the surface, one which you cannot see from the stands or the comfort of your living room couch but … [Read more...] about The NFL Gets Into the Internet of Things Game
Big Data and the Super Bowl; Why Semantics Will Enrich Your Data
Why Include Semantics In Data? Knowledge Integration is the key. I have added a simple use case to describe the benefits. Since the Super Bowl just ended I will use a football related example. There's no point in adding semantics to your data if it does not provide significant benefits. One of the primary benefits of adding semantic meaning to your data is that it can be … [Read more...] about Big Data and the Super Bowl; Why Semantics Will Enrich Your Data
