Technology
FIGC considers challenge-based VAR system
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has signalled his intention to step up the use of video assistant referees in the top-tier Serie A and revealed that a challenge system could be implemented in the…
Euroleague Basketball names finalists for Fan XP innovation challenge
Euroleague Basketball has unveiled the 10 finalists of its 2020 Fan XP Innovation Challenge, a contest for tech-focused startups to present innovative ways to enhance the fan experience in sport
Sportradar expands MLB alignment with virtual in-play game
Data company aligns with major US sports property for first time for its virtual gaming solution
WSC Sports enters South America with LNB deal
Israel-based WSC Sports, a provider of artificial intelligence-supported sports video highlights, has made its first move into the South American market by agreeing a deal with Liga Nacional de Basquete,…
WTA to trial electronic line calling
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has detailed plans to trial the use of an electronic line-calling system following a similar announcement from the men’s Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ear…
Seifert: AI-powered archive footage among possibilities in long-term Amazon deal
The recently-agreed tie-up between Germany’s Bundesliga and Amazon Web Services, the retail giant’s cloud computing subsidiary, could lead to archive highlights created specifically for different rights-holding bro…
Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch to be powered by hydrogen
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay will use hydrogen fuel at certain stages as part of the organisers' efforts to hold an environmentally friendly Games
Infront invests in AI video tracking and analytics company Videocites
The Infront agency has acquired a stake in the AI-based video tracking and analytics company, Videocites, and will introduce the firm’s technology to its rights clients.
ATP to trial electronic review system at clay court tournaments
Men’s tennis organisation the ATP Tour will debut an electronic review system at clay court tournaments, with Spanish technology company FoxTenn appointed to conduct the first trial.
Activision Blizzard teams up with Google, YouTube for esports properties
US interactive entertainment company Activision Blizzard has agreed a wide-ranging strategic relationship with Google through which the internet company’s video-sharing platform, YouTube, will become t…
DFL moves for Israeli mobile start-up in latest equity investment
Movez, an Israeli start-up company that is launching a mobile app for football skills, has become the latest company in which the German Football League (DFL) has acquired shares
Uefa to issue tender for VAR and GLT technology companies
Uefa has said it will launch a tender process for the provision of various technology services to be deployed at certain competitions from 2021 onwards, including men’s and women’s club and national tea…
ITTF to adopt multi-city hosting model, extends use of player review tech
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has approved the use of a multi-city hosting model for future World Team Championship events, along with extending the use of its new Table Tennis Review…
Bundesliga signs up Amazon Web Services for real-time statistics
Germany’s Bundesliga has become the world’s first football league to work with Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing subsidiary of the retail giant becoming increasingly involved in sports broadcasting and…
Infront: 85 broadcasters and super slow-mo cameras for EHF Euro 2020
The Infront agency has said the European Handball Federation’s men’s Euro 2020 will be covered by 85 broadcasters across the world as it commenced today (Thursday).
EHF seeks leadership role with long-term Kinexon deal
German tracking and analytics company Kinexon has bolstered its ties with the European Handball Federation (EHF) by agreeing a long-term deal that aims to take the handball experience to a new level, for…
Fiorentina claims blockchain first with Genuino venture
Italian Serie A football club Fiorentina has claimed a first through a partnership with Genuino that will utilise blockchain technology to certify the shirts used in matches by the team’s players.
Investment deal strengthens PSA’s bond with Sports Data Labs
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has made its first external technology investment by agreeing to strengthen its ties with Sports Data Labs (SDL)