All articles tagged with #technology in sports
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The article discusses how the role of NFL head coaches has become significantly more complex over the past 25 years due to technological advances, increased scrutiny, and the rise of star players like Patrick Mahomes, making coaching more demanding and less predictable than before.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
Wimbledon has replaced human line judges with an electronic calling system for the first time in 148 years, sparking mixed reactions and concerns about the loss of human element and tradition in the sport.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
Major League Baseball plans to test robot umpires during the 2025 spring training, with the potential for regular-season use by 2026, pending an agreement with the MLB Umpires Association. The challenge system will be trialed at 13 ballparks, involving 19 teams, as part of ongoing efforts to refine the automated umpiring system, which has been tested in the minor leagues. Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized the need for feedback from both clubs and players before moving forward.