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MLB will implement the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system at the upcoming All-Star Game in Atlanta, allowing players to challenge calls using Hawk-Eye technology, with positive fan feedback and potential for league-wide adoption next season.
The NFL is testing a new electronic system to measure first downs, potentially replacing the traditional chains. Developed by Hawk-Eye, the technology aims to provide more accurate officiating decisions by using computer vision to determine the position of the ball and players. The league is gauging interest from teams and owners, with potential implementation as early as the 2025 season. This move aligns with the trend of using technology to determine positioning in sports, and could bring the NFL in line with other advanced leagues.
The NFL is considering replacing the traditional 10-yard chain for measuring first downs with high-tech optical tracking, using a system tested with technology developed by Hawk-Eye, which could potentially be used this season to precisely determine the position of the ball and players during replay reviews, although it's unlikely to be relied on exclusively just yet.