Do you know anyone with the title “data scientist” embossed on their business card? Me neither, which is to be expected from a career with so much demand. Companies across the sports industry are amassing petabytes of data on the performance of athletes and the consumption habits of fans. Without […]
Apps like MLB.TV proves that the successes of sports leagues are now defined by more than its superstars and playoff thrills. It’s harder than ever to snag the attention of sports fans—24/7 television networks, sports talk radio stations, a plethora of content websites, sports-centric podcasts, and access to games, both […]
You know the names of the biggest executives in professional sports—the work of folks like Theo Epstein, Pat Riley, Brian Cashman, Ozzie Newsome, and Bill Belichick are critiqued daily on SportsCenter, the airwaves of sports talk radio along with blogs and newspaper columns. The hefty paychecks of these faces of […]
Conflict is essential to the popularity of sports. Baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and hockey clubs clash for championships, eternal glory, and bragging rights. Professionals in golf, tennis, skiing, surfing, and mixed martial arts compete for big checks, trophies, and the right to be called number one in the world. This […]
Games of sport are a convergence of mind and body. Athletes use their intellect to memorize complicated offensive play calls and tricky defensive sets along with opponents’ scouting reports. While important, it’s nothing unless matched with a finely tuned vessel. The body is an athlete’s true tool of the trade—unique […]
In a world of Instagram filters, iPhone favorites, and Facebook uploads, graphic art feels kind of like lost art. But don’t lose hope; artistry isn’t dead. Designers and artists are creating visual aids all around us, making everything we consume just a bit more pleasing to the eye. Sports, rapidly […]
Professional sports demand a mix of top athletes, overworked coaches, big ego front office executives, and a stir-the-pot media presence that connects fans to the action. The triad of athletes, coaches, and front office personnel is perfectly logical—play for today’s game, coach for this season, and build for long-term success. […]
by featured blogger Niral Patel You’ve never heard of Silver Chalice Ventures. But the buzzwords linked to companies like it are more than familiar—disruptive innovation, streaming services, digital distribution—to anyone that wants to work in sports media. Look out for this small but mighty company as sports media continues its […]
Too many Americans are in a cycle of overeating and whatever-it-takes workout regimens. Innumerable fast food and delivery options coupled with overscheduled lifestyles make poor dieting, and infrequent exercise seems almost inevitable. According to The Journal of the American Medical Association, more than one-third of US adults are obese, creating […]
Fans simulate the experience of live sports with high-definition television, surround sound audio, and ever-growing screen sizes, but watching games from your couch can’t compete with the energy and action of live sports. The walk through the concourse, the climb to your seats, and the lights, music, and crowd noise […]
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