Tech & Media

First he was a Vikings star, then he was a ubiquitous friend to the stars. Now Ahmad Rashad has some stories to tell.

SI Play is all about connecting the world of youth sports. A consistent top 10 most downloaded sports app, it’s now better than ever.

The NBA’s most powerful reporter is officially headed to ESPN. 

How did Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and the rest of Fox's crew do in their coverage of Super Bowl LI? Plus an interview with ESPN's Dave McMenamin about LeBron and Charles Barkley's spat, the best journalism of the week and much more.

Watch Brent Musberger's signs off on ESPN.

Beat reporters covering NFL teams face a variety of challenges, including star players speaking to the media only once a week and assistants being barred from speaking publicly.

Russell Wilson, Odell Beckham Jr. and J.J. Watt have been named the Most Valued Athletes on Social Media of 2016 by 120 Sports and MVPindex.

Scott Reese wants to be a play-by-play announcer, and eSight glasses provided him with the first glimpses of the games he loves.

Halo's headsets aim to allow athletes to train harder and smarter via neurostimulation.

Here are the franchises setting the standards for a tech-first approach to building brands and engaging with fans.

Student journalists discuss their reactions to the 2016 Presidential election and their ideas for the future of journalism.

With as many detractors as supporters, John Calipari makes for a great documentary subject. ESPN's upcoming 30 for 30, airing in April, will tackle his life and complex coaching career. 

Jonathan Hock shared intimate details with SI about the upcoming 30 for 30 documentary chronicling the storied Celtics-Lakers rivalry.

Jim Harbaugh Foundation brings virtual Big House experience to sick kids.

Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green watches film on the go with Raden smart luggage.

Two Rice students develop baseball sleeve that can alert you to arm injuries before they occur.

Ten media members discuss how sports, media, politics and social media came together during the U.S. Presidential election.

The NBA is enjoying its progress with virtual reality broadcasts so far.

In Baton Rouge to call Alabama's win over LSU, CBS broadcaster Verne Lundquist prepares for his impending retirement from college football.

With the cancellation of his HBO show, what does the future hold for Bill Simmons's TV career? That plus a dissection of NFL and World Series ratings and much more in this week's Media Circus.

Richard Deitsch looks back on the best and worst of TV coverage during this MLB postseason.

Chicago Cubs Manager Joe Maddon thinks robot umpires may be a possibility.

Fox’s broadcast of Game 5 between the Cubs and Indians drew a 15.3 overnight rating, topping the Cowboys-Eagles overtime game on NBC by 32%.

How would your call of the World Series’ final out sound? The Cubs’ and Indians’ radio announcers tell SI what it’s like to call the 2016 Fall Classic.

Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid are two young stars headlining the NHL’s hottest topics in its 100th season in operation.

How will Tom Brady play now that he’s back? Will TV ratings continue to decline? Media members give their picks for the top NFL stories to follow in the near term in this week’s Media Circus.

Buck revealed to SI.com that a hair replacement surgery, not a virus, nearly cost him his voice and his career in 2011.

In the game, users help guide Newton through a series of obstacles. 

NFL ratings—even for marquee matchups—are way down from a year ago. Could the Presidential election be part of the decline?

Drummond, who is a career 38.0% free throw shooter, was desperate for any way to improve.

FS1 has bet big on opinion-oriented programming and criticism of ESPN. One exec from the World Wide Leader responds to its trash talk.

Moji has partnered with celebrities and athletes before, but the Super Bowl 50 MVP is the first NFL player to get his own line of emojis with the company.

Said Aikman, "To say I'm disappointed in the hiring of Skip Bayless would be an enormous understatement."

Player and puck tracking made their NHL debut at the All-Star Game last season, and they'll get a second test at the World Cup of Hockey.

MLS has already made soccer history with its use of VARs, and if the pilot program goes well, the technology could expand internationally.

Mark Clayton spent much of his career wishing for better headphones; in his NFL retirement, he has created them.

College students at accredited universities in the U.S. will have an opportunity to show of their creative and technical skills to a panel of expert judges.

During a USL game on Aug. 12, video assistant referees—which could be a big part of the future of soccer officiating—made their professional debut.

Asics' new Chameleoid mesh is designed to be more flexible, following the foot's form as it bends and changes—oh, and the fabric changes colors, too.

The Galaxy are teaming up with Laduma, a VR company, to produce the series, which will show fans another side of the team.

From its design to its food, the Golden 1 Center was designed to feel like the city which hosts it. The arena will open in October.

USA wrestling coach Matt Lindland believes that brain.fm can help his athletes recover mentally.

Thanks to a donor, Washington football players will have the latest concussion-resistant helmets for their 2016 campaign.

Here's our promise: The new SI.com will not only deliver top-shelf functionality and design, but also the deepest, richest range of content in the sports ether

With concussions continuing to rise in the NFL, the league and its players association agreed on an updated protocol for caring for players with concussions.

Mid-play communication has received mixed reviews from coaches but has improved passing statistics.

The A's are well-known for their forward-thinking front office, but they are also engaging the minds of youth in their community.

The Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets have been taking advantage of the game's popularity.

The NFL would be the first major sports league to get a spot on SnapChat's Discover page.

VERT technology tracks jumping, which helps athletes exercise at maximum efficiency.