Sports Tech – Page 40 of 50

This Olympic triathlete is doing a full Ironman … on the CES show floor

LAS VEGAS—Doing an Ironman triathlon is hard enough. Now, imagine trying to complete one surrounded by 160,000 people at the… Read More

How the German national soccer team used wearable technology to win the World Cup

View image | gettyimages.com LAS VEGAS — It was the 88th minute of the World Cup final this past July, with Germany… Read More

How the Seahawks’ epic ‘Beast Quake’ will help UW scientists study earthquakes

We’re not only reigning Super Bowl champs and the most spirited fans in the NFL, we’re helping University of Washington… Read More

WatchESPN streaming platform goes down during Rose Bowl game

ESPN’s streaming app is down at an unfortunate time for college football fans. During today’s big Rose Bowl matchup between… Read More

Expert statistician Nate Silver thinks the Seahawks could be greatest team ever

A little more than a month ago, the Seahawks’ playoff chances didn’t look all that great as a squad with six… Read More

Facebook inks deal with NFL to stream video clips with ads in your feed

Football fans — get ready to see some NFL video clips in your Facebook stream. The Wall Street Journal reports… Read More

Review: Seahawks star Richard Sherman’s word game has enough swag to impress this 49ers fan

Two weeks ago, GeekWire Staff Writer Taylor Soper suggested that I should try out “Letters of Boom,” the new word… Read More

Microsoft Xbox extends Sounders jersey sponsorship through 2016

Microsoft will sponsor the Seattle Sounders FC jerseys for at least two more seasons. The MLS team confirmed with GeekWire… Read More

Ouch: Microsoft Bing predicts that hometown Seahawks won’t win Super Bowl

C’mon, Bing — where’s the love for your hometown football team? Microsoft’s search engine just laid out some predictions for… Read More

Online banking company Simple inks sponsorship contract with Portland Timbers

Simple, the Portland-based banking startup that was acquired by BBVA for $117 million in February, has signed a unique multi-year… Read More

A behind-the-scenes tour of the technology at Husky Stadium

Some of the renovations made to the University of Washington’s new Husky Stadium in Seattle are easily noticeable. There is no longer… Read More

This Seahawks-inspired holiday light display will blow your mind

So, here’s one for the books: A Kirkland man, Anthony Mish, has covered his home in lights in homage to… Read More

Nike unveils high-tech cleat made from plastic bottles, just in time for the college football playoff

College football players will have some flashy feet this bowl season — thanks to Nike. The athletic apparel and shoe… Read More

Mark Cuban’s special message to L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer: I hope you ‘suck’ this season

Here’s some friendly words of encouragement from one NBA owner to another. I hope you suck. That’s what Dallas Mavericks… Read More

Letters of Boom: NFL star Richard Sherman debuts his own mobile word game

Richard Sherman already reached one video game pedestal after landing on the cover of EA Sports’ Madden NFL 15 earlier… Read More

Basketball great Charles Barkley says pro athletes make way more money than Microsofties

I woke up at 3:30 a.m. today, and couldn’t get back to sleep. So, as a sports nut, I tuned… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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