In the World Wide Technology Championship, Kevin Streelman, Tom Whitney, and Rico Hoey ended the first day tied at the top with scores of 5-under 67. Streelman, who hasn't won a PGA Tour event since 2014, started strong with an eagle and a birdie. The windy conditions made the course tough, especial
Lately, sports and technology have become best buds, and computer vision techniques are at the heart of this friendly relationship. These techniques have been super useful in analyzing sports videos. From detecting and classifying players to tracking the movement of a ball, there’s a lot going on! I
Get ready for some star power this Saturday! ESPN's College Football Gameday is heading to Baton Rouge for the big LSU-Alabama game. Guess who's joining the panel this time? None other than LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne and former LSU baseball player Paul Skenes. These two college sports sensations are st
As we dive into Week 10 of the fantasy football season, let's take a look at some tight ends who could make a big impact. T. J. Hockenson is back and ready to shine. After missing the first seven games due to a knee injury, he's ready to prove his worth again. Look for him to have a solid performanc
Imagine a world where baseballs are as slippery as ice. That was reality before the 1940s, when players started using a special mud to dull the shine of new balls. Now, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania have figured out what makes this "magic mud" so unique. The story begins with Lena B
Understanding human actions through video is a popular method, and it offers a lot more info than just images. Over the past decade, many researchers have been busy creating datasets, new models, and learning approaches to make video action recognition better, especially in sports. But there are sti
Ever wondered how soccer players move around the field? A study in Brazil looked at this by tracking professional players during games. They used GPS to monitor 17 players from the same club during six official matches. The goal was to see if players moved differently in the first and second halves
Sports are changing, and it's about time! The bigwigs in charge, called the Boss Hog Group, are worried fans won't pay for the current entertainment. So, they've picked a new sports commissioner who's not in it for the money. That's me! I've seen what works and what doesn't in sports, and I'm here t
Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka in the January transfer window. The Premier League club is considering another transfer raid on Bayern, after already signing defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui this summer. Goretzka, a Germany
Are you dreaming of a career in sports nutrition? You might be excited to dive into the world of athlete performance and health. But hold on, there's something you should know. Many sports nutrition jobs start with unpaid internships. So, let's chat about the pros and cons. First, the good stuff. U
