Jason Peng, an assistant professor of computing science at Simon Fraser University, is leading a research team that is pushing the boundaries of motion simulation technology—using tennis as the proving ground to demonstrate just how realistic virtual athletes’ movements can become. Peng and his team have developed a cutting-edge machine learning system that learns complex…
One of the most effective tools any coach can use is video analysis of athletes in action. While it’s easy to film athletes and show them the footage, video analysis apps take this process to the next level, allowing for a deeper understanding and breakdown of performance. If you’re already using an app or just…
Melbourne is widely recognized as Australia’s sports capital, with a rich history rooted in Australian rules football (AFL). The city is home to the AFL Grand Final, held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), a venue that also hosted the 1956 Olympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games. The MCG serves as the finish line for…
Top seed Iga Swiatek received an unexpected boost during her fourth-round match against Liudmila Samsonova at the US Open yesterday, as one of her favorite TV show stars, Jason Sudeikis from Ted Lasso, attended the match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The US Open’s annual influx of celebrities is in full swing, with regulars like Vogue…