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Sport analytics leverage AI and ML to improve the game

CIO

Nearly 10 years ago, Bill James, a pioneer in sports analytics methodology, said if there’s one thing he wished more people understood about sabermetrics, pertaining to baseball, it’s that the data is not the point. The point is to use the data like a razor to cut through false convictions to find the truth.

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Why Comcast built an accelerator to nurture sports startups

TechCrunch

Comcast, a division of NBCUniversal, which broadcasts multiple sports, developed an accelerator to help encourage sports tech startups. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Sports betting apps are exploding, and experts worry about young users

The Hustle

Here: Americans wagered $106B+ on sports between January and November 2023. That was made possible by a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that ended a federal ban on sports betting. And sports betting apps are gaining steam: PrizePicks is Apple’s most downloaded free sports app. downloads in 2023.

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How 2 Australian sporting brands leverage human-centric digital innovation to drive new fan experiences in and out of the arena

CIO

Creating new revenue streams, identifying untapped audiences and better engaging fans onsite and all year-round are just some of the wins iconic Australian sporting events are chalking up thanks to human-centric digital innovation. Among the highlights of the 2023 Australian Open were a revamped Match Centre 2.0, It exceeded 2.6

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Enterprise IT Predictions for 2023

TechBeacon

Sitting between what appears to be the tail end of a pandemic and the nose end of a recession, 2023 looks to be what the sports world would call a "rebuilding year" when it comes to tech infrastructure.

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FTX execs blew through $8B; testimony reveals how

TechCrunch

Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX executives spent $8 billion worth of customer funds on real estate, venture capital investments, campaign donations, endorsement deals and even a sports stadium, according to testimony from former senior FTX executive Nishad Singh. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How AI is helping the NFL improve player safety

CIO

Like many other professional sports leagues, the NFL has been at the leading edge of data-driven transformation for years. The data used by Digital Athlete was a key factor in the NFL’s new fair catch rule for kickoffs, which debuted in 2023. Souza says this is true of all businesses, not just sports.