Story provided by Vox – Sports broadcasts are wallpapered with gratuitous graphics. They’re moving, they’re shiny, they sound like Transformers. Take them or leave them, the experience of watching football doesn’t really change. (NBC) With one exception: The yellow first-down line. Since the late 1990s, the virtual yellow line has been quietly enhancing football broadcasts by … Continue reading
On average, professional athletes in North America will make more money in one season than the average North American person will make in their entire adult life. However, the amount of pro athletes going broke is alarming. Why is this happening? Check out this infographic that illustrates what happens to athletes. Click here. Continue reading
NFL owners nearly tripled the commissioner’s compensation in the 2011 tax year and likely made Goodell the best paid commissioner in U.S. sports. According to the league’s most recent tax return, much of Goodell’s pay comes in the form of a $22.3 million bonus. His base pay was $3.1 million. The NFL was scheduled to … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered how the first down line works? Sportsvision is the company behind the technology that has revolutionized how fans watch the game on television. It is a very detailed process. To read about it, click here. Continue reading