Following the examples of #Tennis and #Cricket, a new generation of ball-tracking algorithms is attempting to revolutionize the analysis and refereeing of #Soccer, #Volleyball, and Basketball. Read more at: http://www.technologyreview.com/view/543986/why-ball-tracking-works-for-tennis-and-cricket-but-not-soccer-or-basketball/
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20 Young Tennis Players Get Tournament Experience at TOPS’L Level 9
Twenty youth #Tennis players experienced tournament tennis at the entry level when the TOPS’L #Beach & #Racquet Resort in #Miramar Beach, Fla., hosted a Level 9 (formerly known as #ROGY) event for beginner-level players. Read more at: https://www.ustaflorida.com/20-young-tennis-players-get-tournament-experience-topsl-level-9/
125 Years of Canadian Tennis
#TennisCanada is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year as stewards of the game in this country. Over the next several weeks, we will be honouring #Canada’s vast history in #Tennis and remembering many of the people and moments that have… Read More ›
AL MVP Josh Donaldson emerges as face of baseball and a nation
With quality bats like #JoseBautista, #EdwinEncarnacion and #RussellMartin already in #Toronto’s lineup, qualifying for the postseason was a realistic goal. #JoshDonaldson also felt that playing home games at the hitter-friendly #Rogers Centre instead of at the cavernous O.co Coliseum in… Read More ›
Cricket umpires begin tests to wear baseball style helmets
#Baseball style #Helmets have been tested for use by #Cricket #Umpires as the game looks to improve safety standards a year on from the death of #PhilipHughes. Read more at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/12016657/Cricket-umpires-begin-tests-to-wear-baseball-style-helmets.html
Aspiring UAE tennis players battling it out to play with the stars
Fourteen-time grand slam winner #RafaelNadal, reigning #French Open champion #StanWawrinka and ATP World Tour top-10 players #DavidFerrer and #JoWilfriedTsonga are taking part in the annual event. Read more at: http://gulfnews.com/sport/uae/tennis/aspiring-uae-tennis-players-battling-it-out-to-play-with-the-stars-1.1626286
Minister’s Advisory Panel on Ontario’s Sport Plan
As part of #GameON – The #Ontario Government’s #Sport Plan, the province has named prominent sport sector leaders and experts to its new Minister’s Advisory Panel. The members have expertise and diverse perspectives on the role of sport in Ontario and… Read More ›
Tennis Canada congratulates new COC president Tricia Smith
#TennisCanada is pleased to congratulate #TriciaSmith, who was elected president of the #Canadian #Olympic Committee on Sunday. Read more at: https://www.tenniscanada.com/tennis-canada-congratulates-new-coc-president-tricia-smith/
Serena Williams is up for two big magazine awards
Having not lifted a tennis racquet in sanctioned play since mid-September, #SerenaWilliams name remains in every #Sports observer’s mind. For proof, look no further than the latest year-end awards that #SportsIllustrated and #TIME magazines are soon doling out. Read more… Read More ›
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