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Sporting superheroes talk technology in sport with Clare Balding
This video is of a live streamed discussion on New Scientist in 2018.
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Technology can give athletes that extra crucial edge over their rivals, help referees to make difficult decisions and give fans exciting new ways to experience the action. But as video-assisted refereeing at the World Cup has highlighted, new advances bring new challenges to sport too. Join host Clare Balding as she discusses the issues with former England rugby player Lawrence Dallaglio, Paralympian world-record holder Hannah Cockroft, chief operating officer of BT Sport Jamie Hindhaugh and sports engineer Steve Haake.
Sports engineering: Is technology cheating? by Steve Haake
This article was published in New Scientist 4 July 2012.

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Sydney University Harvard Guide
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Technology in AFL
Outlines the use of goal line technology and GPS.
AFL 2019: New goal line technology, similar to cricket’s Snicko, to help goal review system
Fox Sports article by Max Loughton published 19 March 2019.
Hawk-Eye in AFL
SMART Reply by Hawk-Eye technologies.
Statistics and Technology in the Modern Game
Article by Peter Schwab, AFL Director of Coaching published 18 November 2011 on AFL Community website.

How the Golden State Warriors tap Silicon Valley tech for that extra edge
The NBA's Warriors have become part of the fabric of Silicon Valley, thanks to a remarkable winning run and a group of tech-savvy owners.
New Tech In Basketball May Give Teams More Of An Edge
Forbes article, written by Andy Frye 16 May 2018.

Advanced Technologies Used In Cricket
Cricket 365 article published 27 April 2018.
Hawk-Eye in Cricket
This weblink covers the use of Hawk-Eye in Cricket in relation to officiating, broadcast enhancement, live production, digital and experiential.
The Explainer: Technological innovations at the ICC Champions Trophy
This article was published on International Cricket Council website.

6 Ways Tech is Changing Your Golf Game by Preston Gralla
This article, published 9 April 2018, appears on Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Golf's Top Consumer Technology Products
This article by Erik Matuszewski was published 13 September 2018 on Forbes website.
The Science of the Perfect Swing By Peter Dewhurst
Available on Questia. From the mechanics of club design to modeling the trajectory of the ball once it leaves the club face, The Science of the Perfect Swing unravels some of the elusive mysteries about what it takes to play a great game of golf.

How the British Olympic rowing team used technology to prepare for Rio and take Gold
This article published in December 2015 details how technology helped the British rowing team win medals in Rio 2016.

How Technology Impacted Swimming
This article by Roman Kopytko was published 17 August 2016 on Wellspring.
Swim Swam: Technology in Swimming
This article was published 5 September 2018 on Swim Swam magazine.
Designing a Fast Pool
This is one part of a ten video special by NBC Learn, "Science of the Summer Olympics: Engineering in Sports".

Hawk-Eye in Tennis
This weblink covers the use of Hawk-Eye technology in tennis in relation to officiating, live production, broadcast enhancement, experiential, digital, and coaching.

6 Ways Technology is Impacting the Wide World of Sports
Article published 5 June 2018 on IDTech website.
Clearinghouse for Sport
Clearinghouse for Sport brings together Australia's leading sport and active recreation agencies to connect people in sport to a world of ideas, experience and knowledge. Membership is free. Use your school email address to join.
The Controversy of Sports Technology: A Systematic Review by Bruce Dyer
Changes or introductions of technology or equipment can affect how a sport is played or influence its performances. This article conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature to identify any case studies of controversial events surrounding the implementation or use of sports technology.
New Technology Strives to Make Sports Safer for Players
New solutions that use sensors to record impact send early warning signs to coaches and trainers for high-impact sports such as football, hockey and soccer.
PDHPE.net
This link is to a HSC study guide on the use of technology. Follow the link on the left toolbar to the use of technology in training innovation, equipment advances and ethical issues related to technology use in sport.
Pro Sports Teams Gain Advantages Through VR and Drones
Advanced tech delivers a competitive edge for teams in multiple sports.
Sports Technology Directory
The Australian Sports Technologies Network celebrates the sports technology eco-system in Australia. Below is a list of 100+ innovative companies which include leading sports technologies businesses, national sporting organisations, research institutions, sports distributors/retailers, governments, service providers and investors.
SportTechie
SportTechie is the world's leading resource devoted to the intersection of sports and technology. Our reporting covers the latest technological innovations, ideas, and products that impact the fan experience, venue management, investments, player performance, and sports industry as a whole.
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Technology in Sports
Brief coverage of technology used in various sports.
Cutting-edge technology is revealing how athletes' bodies work — and will transform sports forever
Business Insider article published 16 November 2015.

Videos

Professor Haake and the Royal Institution
This link includes videos from The Royal Institution - Technology in Sport: Is it Cheating?; A Grand Unified theory of Tennis; The Sports Measurement Problem; What Do I Tell My Athlete? (Diving); A Brief History of Sport.