Technology in Sports
Pro sports has a drone problem
Drones are swarming pro sports venues—and leagues are pushing back. A new bipartisan bill could let local authorities shoot them down, as drone incidents rise and concerns over stadium safety grow.
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MLB and ESPN are getting a divorce
MLB and ESPN are parting ways after 35 years. With broadcast rights talks breaking down, the league is eyeing streaming options—while ESPN plots its next digital move. Here's what it means for the future of watching baseball.
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Behind Steve Cohen’s $8B push to turn Citi Field into an entertainment district
Steve Cohen wants to turn Citi Field’s parking lots into an $8B entertainment hub—complete with parks, restaurants, and a casino. The plan could reshape how sports teams grow off the field…if he can get past the red tape.
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One of MLB’s best umpires fired after gambling investigation
MLB ump Pat Hoberg, once praised for a perfect World Series game, has been fired over a gambling rules violation involving 141 bets—eight during games he worked. No game-fixing found, but the league says integrity matters.