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
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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
Why Big Data Can’t Beat the Human Spirit
The England one-day cricket team offers a fascinating example of where Big Data sometimes does not offer all the answers. There has rarely been a turn-around in world sport such as recently with the England cricketers. Their previous coach Peter Moores was famously obsessed by data. He was always accompanied by a laptop to analyse the performances of his players, but after … [Read more...] about Why Big Data Can’t Beat the Human Spirit
Analytics Will Tell You How High To Throw The Ball For That Winning Shot
It has been four years since Moneyball first made us think about the role of analytics in transforming sports. But the use of big data analytics in sports has got much more advanced since then. Big data analytics has started to transform sports significantly, like we wrote in this blog last year. Today, there are highly sophisticated ways to monitor and capture ever-increasing … [Read more...] about Analytics Will Tell You How High To Throw The Ball For That Winning Shot
Sports Performance & Tech Summit
Sports Performance & Tech Summit - 'Maximizing Performance with Technology & Data November 4 & 5, Manchester, 2015 The Sports Performance & Tech Innovation Summit provides a unique opportunity for sports professionals to gain a thorough understanding of this groundbreaking discipline, which has a powerful influence in all areas of high performance … [Read more...] about Sports Performance & Tech Summit
