The sheer scale of data being recorded at this summer’s World Cup is unprecedented. FIFA, the tournament organiser, will track around 150 million data points per match. Inside the ball alone, sensors monitoring IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units) will log 500 movements per second to trace the ball’s motion. If that sounds excessive, Patrick Lucey can … Read more
The city of Bergen, Norway, shook on the night of June 22–23, not because there was an earthquake or an unknown geological phenomenon. But because the Norwegian national team scored a goal during the 2026 World Cup. This curious phenomenon was reported by a team of researchers from the University of Bergen, who found that … Read more
If you’re planning to use these goggles for open-water swims, your data is pared back. You can see how much distance you’ve covered or view metrics like stroke rate. You can capture more accurate distance tracking and see data like pacing if you already own an Apple Watch or a Garmin watch. That will send … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the NBA Finals over and done with, the New York Knicks are the league’s new champions. The NBA is now getting ready for the 2026-27 season, as the Washington Wizards take the No. … Read more
You got a World Cup ticket. It arrived in your inbox with a QR code, professional branding, and a confirmation email that looked like the real thing. Unfortunately, it wasn’t. For years, spotting a scam was relatively simple. A suspicious email address, broken English, or an obvious typo were often enough to raise suspicion. But … Read more
Disney wants to help advertisers reach more of the sports fans under its own roof. The entertainment giant this August will launch a new interactive hub called ESPN Fan House that aims to bring fans closer to the sports they enjoy — and make advertisers part of the exchange. The new “Fan House” will debut … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. In a title bout for the championship, Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo takes on Filipino boxer Joey Canoy in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Collazo’s WBA and WBO strawweight title belts. At the … Read more
An average visitor is expected to spend around $5,400 in the US—far above the $720-$2,500 visitors to Qatar spent in 2022. Transport at this year’s tournament is fundamentally different from that of the one-city tournament in Qatar, or in Russia in 2018, which provided free public transportation and an additional 500 trains to help people … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The cricket world turns its attention to Major League Cricket 2026 — the United States’ premier T20 cricket league. This is the fourth annual season for MLC with six teams, including MI New York, Texas … Read more
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The 2026 U.S. Open tees off this week as PGA Tour players head to Shinnecock Hills on New York’s Long Island for the third major championship of the season. Shinnecock Hills returns as a … Read more