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Go Big Or Go Home: Seattle Mariners Aren’t Messing Around With New Sports Technology Display

By Mark Burns on November 19, 2012 in Sports Technology

The Seattle Mariners are taking the classic phrase, ‘Go big or go home,’ to the extreme. The team is in the early stages of constructing what will be the biggest video display in Major League Baseball. It’ll also rival similar displays in the other professional sports. The latest addition in sports technology at Safeco FieldRead more →

Social Media In Sports: Inside Look At The 2012 World Series (INFOGRAPHIC)

By Mark Burns on October 31, 2012 in Social Media in Sports

The San Francisco Giants have ranked among Major League Baseball’s best in utilizing social media in sports to their advantage. And with the 2012 World Series wrapping up just a few days ago, the Giants not only came out on top in the four-game sweep over the Detroit Tigers, but they also won the socialRead more →

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MLB World Series: Comparing the Teams via Social Media

By Pat DeCola on October 26, 2012 in Social Media in Sports

Finally, we’re here. The World Series. There’s no greater stage in sports, no greater moment than the last out made each season, and no greater battle between the two teams than the one for…social media supremacy! With the last two remaining teams having been decided and the World Series underway, we know how the teamsRead more →

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MLB, Apple Add Wrinkle In Purchasing Tickets Via Digital Sports Technology

By Mark Burns on October 17, 2012 in Sports Technology

No need to worry about forgetting your MLB season ticket at home anymore. Together, MLB and Apple recently combined forces, creating the latest development in sports technology: Apple’s new Passbook app. With the app, fans can purchase their ticket online, download it, and then it will be stored in their passbook. Arrive at the stadiumRead more →

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MLB Playoffs Round Two: Comparing the Teams via Social Media

By Pat DeCola on October 14, 2012 in Social Media in Sports

Here we stand with four teams left, each series destined to be a grueling battle for its league-respective pennant. Coincidentally, the four teams with the most Twitter followers heading into the playoffs are the four that remain. By this logic, we ‘ll be looking at a New York Yankees/San Francisco Giants World Series in dueRead more →

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Egraphs.com Advancing Sports Technology With Digital Autographs

By Mark Burns on October 9, 2012 in Sports Technology

Ever wanted to grab your favorite MLB player’s autograph but, for some reason, it didn’t happen? The line at the local mall was a tad too long or maybe you just flat out forgot? Maybe you missed that star player after you waited in a hotel lobby for hours? Well, Egraphs.com is taking away all the unnecessaryRead more →

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MLB Playoffs: Comparing the Matchups via Social Media

By Pat DeCola on October 6, 2012 in Social Media in Sports

With the Wild Card playoff games over and done with, protests denied, and the Division Series games underway, it’s time to look at the remaining matchups a little closer. Be it from loyal fans or playoff bandwagoners many of the remaining teams have strong online presences, but how do the teams stack up in terms ofRead more →

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Huge Sports Sponsorships Likely Won’t Follow Cabrera’s Triple Crown Feat

By Mark Burns on October 5, 2012 in Sports Sponsorship

Miguel Cabrera hasn’t exactly been your poster boy off the field for the Detroit Tigers over the last few seasons. From his trade to the Motor City back in December of 2007, the Venezuelan-born Cabrera has had multiple run-ins with the law. Yet, this past Wednesday night in Kansas City, that might all have beenRead more →

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Angels’ Mike Trout Inks First Big Sports Sponsorship Deal Of Young Career

By Mark Burns on September 24, 2012 in Sports Sponsorship

He is barely 21 years old, but Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim centerfielder, Mike Trout, is well on his way to making himself a household name in Major League Baseball. Batting well over .300, with 27 homeruns and 77 RBIs as of last Friday, Trout is undoubtedly one of the favorites to win Rookie of the Year and perhapsRead more →

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Professional Athletes Remember 9/11 Attacks Through Social Media

By Mark Burns on September 12, 2012 in Social Media in Sports

It’s been 11 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States. For the weeks following the events that shook Americans sense of freedom and security, sports became the great escape for fans from coast to coast. Fast forward to the present and professional athletes from the four major sports took to social mediaRead more →

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How ESPN’s Top-10 Franchises Compare Across Social Media

By Mark Burns on September 10, 2012 in Uncategorized

For the 10th year in a row, ESPN released its Ultimate Standings of 2012, a comprehensive list ranking all 122 teams within the four major U.S. sports. Eight major categories were used to evaluate each team, which were based on fan-feedback about what they wanted most from their favorite teams. A few of the main categoriesRead more →

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