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WEBAB Show Director Sue Searls Retires. Searls is best known for helming AB Show full time starting in April 1998. She first appeared on the Athletic Business masthead in July 1982 as editorial production manager, before ascending to assistant editor, managing editor, editor and ultimately... Leadership.
$5B and No AC? How Will SoFi Stadium Stay Cool?
WEBAndy Berg. Sep 7, 2022. The Los Angeles Rams' $5 billion SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., doesn't have air conditioning, but that doesn't mean fans and players will suffer through excessive heat Thursday when the Buffalo Bills come to town. As the heat wave in the western United States continues, temperatures are expected to be in the 90s but ...
After Long Ban, The 'Hey' Song is Back at Maryland Sporting Events
WEBDec 2, 2022 · "Rock and Roll Part 2," a song that reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972, has had a checked history as a stadium anthem. Also known as the "Hey" song, based on its lone-word lyric, the tune fell into disfavor after the glam-rock star behind it, Gary Glitter (real name: Paul Gadd) was convicted of numerous sex crimes.
Seating an Important Component of a Sports Venue Renovation
WEBJul 10, 2013 · Seating remains the most important component of a venue - whether an Olympic stadium that holds 80,000 or a 1,200-seat Division III college arena - but it also remains the most overlooked. The impact of premium seating, the science of seating and how seating is configured have evolved significantly over …
Buyer's Guide > Fitness Equipment - Athletic Business
WEBMatrix Fitness. When you choose Matrix, you're getting more than equipment — you're getting an ongoing relationship geared for success. Explore our comprehensive product portfolio, accessible technology and programming solutions to differentiate the fitness experience. 1600 Landmark Drive. Cottage Grove, …
How Scoreboards and Video Displays Have Evolved
WEBNov 21, 2017 · Scoreboards have gone from slates upon which points were tallied to technological marvels capable of displaying not only the score but also high-definition video replays in 100,000-seat stadiums. Here's a look at how scoreboards have evolved: [Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress] The standard …
The Present and Future of Motion Tracking in Sports
WEBMar 28, 2019 · The Present and Future of Motion Tracking in Sports. AB Staff. Mar 28, 2019. Many combinations of movements occur on the field, court and rink. Analyzing these movements allows us to quantify parts of the game, which can generate performance indicators, assess drivers of success, help make more accurate calls, or simply allow viewers to enjoy ...
Catastrophic Football Injury Leads to $8M Settlement
WEBNov 14, 2010. Fearing liability for improper supervision, a city hands an injured football player $8 million. LOOKING FORWARD Blake Hunt plans to use his $8 million settlement from the city to pay for his college education. Supervision is one of the most fundamental duties that coaches, athletic administrators and sports organizations owe ...
Seven Cases That Shaped Sports Since 1977 - Athletic Business
WEBApr 13, 2017 · Here is my list of the most important legal cases involving sports, fitness and recreation over the past 40 years. 1. National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, 468 U.S. 85 (1984) Not many cases — never mind sports law cases — make it to the United States Supreme Court.