SPORTS
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FIFA has opened three new sports-technology challenges focused on real-time player wearables, connected substitution boards, and smarter fan systems for future events.
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FIFA is seeking next-generation sports wearables, connected substitution boards and new fan systems that could be tested at future football events.
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Tom Brady still owns the best qualifying single-season passing TD-to-INT ratio in NFL history. Here are the top five seasons ever, plus why Lamar Jackson’s 2024 masterpiece deserves special high-volume consideration.
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NFL data says top-performing helmets show nearly 30% lower on-field concussion rates than not-recommended models, while 97% of players wore custom-fit helmets in 2025.
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After reviewing Madden forums, Reddit discussions, reviews and creator wishlists, three Madden 28 requests stand out: better gameplay AI, deeper long-term Franchise logic and authentic NFL broadcast presentation.
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The NBA is testing Bluetooth-enabled smart basketballs and wrist wearables for referees during preseason games, while keeping the new data out of live officiating decisions for now.
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Lamar Jackson left Baltimore’s 24-18 win over Tennessee with an ankle injury and later exited the stadium in a walking boot, with an initial report describing him as day-to-day.
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CeeDee Lamb caught a career-high 17 passes for 189 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown with 40 seconds left as Dallas beat Houston 34-30.
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NFL Next Gen Stats now uses transformer AI and player tracking to classify 16 run concepts, identify blocking assignments and measure trench matchups.
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Washington turned to seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis after Marcus Mariota suffered a knee injury while Jayden Daniels was already sidelined.
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The Seattle Seahawks are expanding OneCourt tactile broadcasts in 2026, letting blind and low-vision fans follow live football through haptic feedback and synchronized audio.
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Nike and the NBA launch a new Standard Issue Collection across all 30 teams, shaped by feedback from hundreds of young players and NBA athletes and designed to connect performance apparel with fan style.
