NBA Player Fined for Using Twitter

NBA rookie guard Brandon Jennings have recently been fined by the NBA for posting a comment on twitter. Apparently, he posted a comment too soon. according to an article, the NBA rule says no twittering until after the media sessions are done after a game. Brandon Jennings basically got too excited about a victory and wanted to share how he felt. the only problem is the fact that he should have waited.

Ticket Purchasing becomes Easier

According to MLB.com, the Cleveland Indians are making the process of buying tickets a lot easy and convenient. After purchasing a ticket, fans can now print there tickets out immediately. Season holders also have the opportunity to manage there tickets online.

The Cleveland Cavaliers Use Interactive Crowdwave Technology

According to NBA.com, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be using a fan interaction called CrowdWave. CrowdWave is a system where fans can interact with simple movement such as there arms. With movement, fans will be able to control the video games that will appear on Q-tube (Quicken Loans Arena's video scoreboard). The technology uses cameras to monitor the movement of fans. Cavaliers director of game presentation, Amanda Greco said, “We take pride in giving our fans one of the best game entertainment experiences in sports, and with that comes the responsibility of looking for the next big thing that is going to provide the ‘WOW’ factor.”

LG Becomes Proud Partner for National Hockey League (NHL)

According to an article, The National Hockey League (NHL) and LG Canada, a leader in consumer electronics, announces a new agreement that names LG as a partner of the NHL, and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) in the Canadian marketplace. Within the agreement, LG Canada will have different marketing opportunities which includes marketing rights of NHL marks and properties within its Television and HDTV, Home Audio and Video and Appliance divisions.

Is There Too Much Technology?

According to an article by Cliff Easthan, "MLB: Is Too Much Technology Possible,'' Technology is overpowering the world and the MLB should take advantage. In a baseball game, technology can help determine how fast a pitch is thrown, what type of pitch is thrown, and other aspects. compared to the older days, technology has evolved and has helped every sport in a different way. The article explains that technology is so advanced, it may soon be able to take over jobs done by humans. Jobs such as the Umpire checking to see if there's a strike, and jobs such as the sports announcers. you will continue to see sports using different technology and with it evolving, it can make anything seem possible.

Tampa Bay Rays Season Homework

According to FOX Sports, The Major League Baseball Tampa Bay Rays are trying out a new tactic in preparing for upcoming games. The hitters of the Tampa Bay Rays will now have video clips of all upcoming pitchers where they can watch on laptop computers as a convenient. According to the article, Manager Joe Maddon said, "Why not give them more information in advance, where you could study it in a pretty comfortable environment, whether it's in your apartment or it's on a plane ride as opposed to just waiting until you get to the ballpark to start your mind working in that direction." The idea was is a suggestion from the hitting coach which the organization fully supports. The Tampa Bay Rays may also do the same for the pitchers of the organization where they would study upcoming hitters.

MLB Uses New Camera System

Accroding to an article, the Major League Baseball and the broadcast-tech company sportvision will install a player-tracking camera system in ballparks across the league. The point of installing this new system is to help produce accurate defensive statistics. There is a buzz that players such as Derek Jeter are getting awards for fielding experiance when statistical models says he is performing below average. in all, there is to many uknown things that happen on the field and the player-tracking camera system is installed to help insure with the accuracy of onfield activities.

National Basketball Association Instant Replay

According to an article from the New York Times, "N.B.A Expands Use of Instant Replay," the NBA referees will now be able to use instant replay throughout the game at any time. Originally, it was only used at the end of a quarter specifically for buzzer beaters. The reason for the use is to ensure an accurate game which is good for basketball.

MLB Instant Replay

According to an article, "Baseball Instant Replay: A Look One Year Later by SportsJudge's First-to-Third" Major League Baseball has implemented the use of instant replay during games. This was recently introduced and according to people in the league it has its pros and cons. The reason for the instant replay in baseball is to have more of an accurate game which will also help officials. One good thing about the use of instant replay is the help of insuring a fair game. One big con is the fact that it can slow a game up. overall the use of instant replay will benefit the Major League Baseball.

MLB St. Louis Cardinals Introduce Store Value Ticket Technology

According to an article by Dan Muret from the Sports Business Journal, The St. Louis Cardinals of the MLB have introduced Store-Value technology at Busch stadium. When you have the ballpark admission, you will have credit to buy food and other merchandise. This will be on the ticket bar code and included in the ticket price.

National Basketball Association using Tricaster

According to an article, "New Tricaster Tapped for NBA slam dunk," The National Basketball Association will use a TriCaster portable live television production system to show the NBA's Slam Dunk competition as well as other All-Star weekend events. The NBA feels that with the aquisition of the TriCaster, it will give fans all over the world a front row seat of the great NBA action.