By: Trevor L. Tibke

 Information technology in professional sports is also known as sporting technologies  Integral and essential part of the professional sports

 Provide background and history of sporting technologies  Discuss how sporting technologies have revolutionized professional sports  Provide possible future sporting technology advancements

 Multi-Billion Dollar industry  Information technology is a major asset  Four Main professional sports ◦ MLB ◦ NBA ◦ NFL ◦ NHL

 First photo-finish race occurred in Plainfield, NJ  First introduced to the NFL in 1955  Goal-line technology in 2012.

 Instant Replay has had a major impact in all professional sports  Instant replay recently expanded use in Major League Baseball  Ability for officials, umpires, and referees to view impactful plays during games

 Mobile Analytics have helped professional organizations learn about consumer habits  They help improve these professional organizations business processes  Increases business efficiency and improves sales

 Fantasy gaming interest and participation is increasing steadily  Are customizable to enhance consumer experiences  Sporting technologies help keep professional athletes healthy

 Possible outrageous technology coming to the 2020 Olympics  Would radically change the sporting experience of: ◦ Athletes ◦ Viewers at home ◦ Fans in stadium ◦ Event organizers

 Topics we have covered:  Background and history of sporting technologies  The revolution of sporting technologies in professional sports  Possible future advancements of sporting technologies

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