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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Aaron Judge and fans react after DJ LeMahieu hit sparks new MLB outrage
Aaron Judge and fans react after DJ LeMahieu hit sparks new MLB outrage (Image via Getty) Saturday night's Yankees vs. Red Sox game brought more than just baseball action. A key moment during the match has once again sparked frustration across the league. What looked like a game-changing hit turned into a heated argument, a tossed manager, and fresh complaints about the way decisions are made. This isn't the first time—and fans are running out of patience. DJ LeMahieu's hit causes confusion and fury in Yankees vs. Red Sox game Referee Jeremie Rehak penalized DJ LeMahieu for a powerful line drive during a tight New York Yankees against Boston Red Sox fight on June 15, 2025 at Fenway Park. Later in the game, the Yankees were 2-1 behind; the ball seemed to be near the first baseline. The call startled both the fans and the players. Yankees manager Aaron Boone immediately challenged it. The call lingered, but replay indicated the ball may have landed on the line after the bounce. Boone screamed, obviously furious, and was pushed off by the umpire. Speaking after the game, LeMahieu told reporters, 'It looked to me like the ball didn't go foul until after it bounced. They reviewed it, but obviously frustrating. We're fighting for baserunners right there.' Boone also shared his thoughts, saying, 'A quarter of the ball was on the line. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo It takes a lot of imagination to say that's foul.' Also Read: Wild 10 Seconds In IPL! Umpire Confused, Ishan Kishan Walks, Snickometer Says NOT OUT Aaron Judge, Max Goodman, and fans all speak up on MLB's umpire troubles This isn't the first time the Yankees have faced this problem. A few months ago, star slugger Aaron Judge had a hit called foul that should've been a home run. Judge had said back then, 'They missed it, and I've just got to move on.' After this latest incident, MLB insider Max Goodman posted on X (formerly Twitter), 'Whether the DJ LeMahieu line drive was fair or foul… MLB can get these calls right consistently if they implemented what we've seen in tennis.' Fans online echoed that frustration. One wrote, 'No more human error. Give us the tech like in soccer and tennis.' Another said, 'It's clearly the umpire union stopping progress. Fix it already.' Many believe MLB's Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system—tested in spring games using Hawk-Eye cameras—could help. The system had a 52.2% success rate in over 288 spring training games, but Commissioner Rob Manfred says it may not arrive until 2026. With growing pressure from fans and players alike, calls for fairer tech-based solutions are louder than ever.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wimbledon reveals record 2025 prize money – but defends finals start time change
Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing his third consecutive Wimbledon title this year (AFP via Getty) The winners of the singles titles at Wimbledon this year will take home £3m, as the tournament announced a record prize pot for players this year. Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a third consecutive men's singles crown at SW19, while Czech player Barbora Krejcikova is the defending champion in the women's singles. Both received £2.7m for winning in 2024, but the singles champions in 2025 will receive a £300,000 increase. Advertisement The total prize pot has increased from £50m to £53.5m, a 7 per cent jump, while first round losers will receive £66,000 – a 10 per cent increase from last year. Meanwhile, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) defended the change to the start time of both singles finals, from its usual 2pm slot to 4pm this year. Doubles finals will now take place from 1pm. Alcaraz's incredible Roland Garros final victory against Jannik Sinner took more than five hours. A similar length of final at Wimbledon this year would result in the roof being needed late on in the match, due to bad light. 'The consideration of the change has taken a lot of time, took a lot of thought and a lot of data analysis went into the decision,' explained AELTC chief executive Sally Bolton, at a media briefing on Thursday. Advertisement 'It's about an improved experience for all involved. Whether it's the doubles finals having greater certainty over their schedule, whether it's the fans having the opportunity to experience a day which builds to the crescendo of the singles finals. 'Or ensuring we have our champions crowned in front of the widest possible audience. Those were the primary drivers. We spent a lot of time considering the data and information in front of us from history and length of matches.' The singles final will now start at 11am (ET) in New York, a more convenient start time for viewers stateside. Barbora Krejcikova won the women's singles at Wimbledon last year (PA) This year's Championships also sees the absence of line judges, for the first time in the tournament's 147-year history. Advertisement Automated electronic line calling, via Hawk-Eye, will be used on all 18 match courts. Line umpires in previous years have been invited back to assist the chair umpire as 'match assistants'. The decision sees Wimbledon fall in line with the ATP Tour by installing electronic line calling, although Roland Garros opted for tradition by keeping in-person line umpires during the French Open. The 2025 Championships takes place from Monday 30 June to Sunday 13 July.
Int'l Cricket Council
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Blockbuster commentary panel revealed for the Ultimate Test
Former Australia star Mel Jones was excited at the prospect of calling a South Africa-Australia clash in a Test final. 'Test cricket continues to deliver some of the most captivating stories in our sport, and this WTC Final at Lord's promises to be another. South Africa and Australia both bring rich traditions and exciting talent to the pitch. 'It is a privilege to call this match from the commentary box, and I am sure fans around the world are in for an unforgettable Test.' Jiostar will be producing a Hindi feed from their production hub in Mumbai to be aired across the Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. Commentary talent feature Anant Tyagi, Abhinav Mukund, Varun Aaron, Sanjay Banger and Aakash Chopra. Deep Dasgupta will lead the coverage from the venue, anchoring the pre- and post-match presentations while also contributing to live match analysis and commentary. His presence on-ground brings viewers closer to the action on and off the field. With Sunset+Vine as production services partner and NEP as equipment services partner, the ICC TV's production will feature a minimum of 48 cameras, complemented by an array of analytical tools and visual enhancements to elevate the broadcast experience. High-speed fixed cameras, Spidercam, and Batcam will be among the range of specialty cameras to be deployed for the coverage. The High-speed fixed cameras from BBG Sports, will capture the pivotal moments of cricketing action in detail, Spidercam will deliver its iconic aerial coverage, whereas Batcam will give a sweeping aerial view via drone and ground-level visuals with a roving buggy cam, thus enhancing the viewing experience. To help with accurate and efficient decision-making by match officials, the Decision Review System (DRS) will be in place, along with Hawk-Eye's Smart Replay system. Hawk-Eye will also provide Piero graphics, adding deeper tactical insights and analysis. On-air graphics will be delivered by AE Live, with in-depth cricket data and analytics from CricViz enhancing the broadcast storytelling with key statistics and insights. To illustrate fielding positions and strategies in real time, Quidich Innovation Labs will provide the Field Plot and Field 360° virtual field model. Beyond live match coverage, ICC TV will also produce a wide range of non-live content, including daily player profiles, team features, match-day previews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, giving fans an all-access look at the stories unfolding on and off the field. These will be available on the ICC social channels and the official website,
The Star
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sony's bet on sports pays off with AI line judges at Wimbledon
The Grand Slam tennis championship, which opens on June 30, will fully adopt electronic line calling courtesy of Sony Group Corp's subsidiary Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd. — Photo: Sony Group Human line judges dressed in crisp striped shirts and white bottoms will be absent from Wimbledon this year. Instead, 12 cameras will stand courtside to call whether the ball lands in or out. The Grand Slam tennis championship, which opens on June 30, will fully adopt electronic line calling courtesy of Sony Group Corp's subsidiary Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd. The Basingstoke, England-based company uses artificial intelligence to pinpoint a ball's trajectory to supply gameplay analysis and refereeing across 25 sports including baseball and soccer. Demand is strong due in part to growing pressure to shorten matches and keep spectators engaged, according to Sony's Sports Entertainment Business head Fumiatsu Hirai. Another factor is a shortage in referees since the pandemic, which spurred a flurry of resignations, he said. Human referees also now face far more ire – even death threats – as online bullying and sports gambling become commonplace. "Calls for automation are only growing stronger,' Hirai said. The Wimbledon contract is a win for Sony's yearslong push to beef up its entertainment offerings with acquisitions of sports technology companies. The Tokyo-based company is eager for further deals to expand its portfolio in sports-related tech, Hirai said. "If there is anything attractive, we'd want to do it,' he said on the possibility of further acquisitions, without elaborating. In 2011, Sony bought Hawk-Eye, a company that was founded in 2001 by scientists researching rocket trajectories. Its line calling system – which draws from camera data to instantly determine where the ball lands and the position of a player's feet during serves – is already used at the Australian Open and the US Open, and Wimbledon has previously used the company's tech to support judges and umpires. Hawk-Eye's system is also expected to supply virtual measurements of offensive line advances to the National Football League this year. Sony's sports division – which had sales of under 20bil yen (RM 585.68 mil) in the business year ended March 2022 – is a tiny part of Sony's business portfolio, which generates annual sales around 13 trillion yen (RM 380.69bil) from operations ranging from gaming and music to films and semiconductors. But business is growing steadily, surpassing the division's targeted annual growth rate of 17% in the five years through March 2027, according to Hirai, who declined to elaborate further. Following the Hawk-Eye acquisition, Sony bought data analysis company Beyond Sports in 2022 to offer more immersive sports entertainment. In 2024, it acquired KinaTrax Inc, which uses motion capture technology to provide biomechanical performance data to athletes. The global sports market is projected to grow to around US$651bil (RM 2.75 trillion) by 2028, up more than 30% compared with 2023, according to Dublin-based industry forecast company Research and Markets. Teams are tapping biometric data to improve athletes' physical and mental conditions. Hawk-Eye, which also provides interactive sports broadcasting through its Pulselive unit, now leads in the sports technology field, according to Mitsuru Tanaka, an associate professor at Shobi University. That leadership was demonstrated with Major League Baseball's decision a few years ago to switch from Danish company TrackMan's radar-based system to Hawk-Eye's for ball and player tracking, he said. But the pace of innovation and the low barriers to entry pose risks, Tanaka said. "The risk remains of Hawk-Eye losing its edge in the market with the emergence of superior technology,' he said. – Bloomberg
Mid East Info
09-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Sony and National Hockey League Announce Multiyear Global Technology Partnership - Middle East Business News and Information
Partnership Includes Expanded Usage of Sony's Beyond Sports Data Analysis and Visualization Technology, Hawk-Eye Technology, Camera Innovations, and more (Dubai, UAE – 4 June 2025) – Sony and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a new multiyear global technology partnership naming Sony an Official NHL Technology Partner. The NHL and Sony will work together to evolve the NHL experience for fans, as well as NHL coaches, officials, players and broadcasters, by increasing Sony's Beyond Sports' production of NHL animated data visualizations, broadening usage of Sony's Hawk-Eye measuring and tracking technologies and investing in various Sony products and technologies that will bring NHL fans closer to the game than ever before. 'Partnering with Sony, a best-in-class industry leader, will help further the goals of our technology efforts to engage passionate NHL fans around the globe,' said David Lehanski, NHL Executive Vice President, Business Development & Innovation. 'Advancing the development and implementation of technology on and off the ice is a key priority for the League, and this partnership will highlight the impact of Sony's groundbreaking work in several of our key initiatives, such as NHL EDGE Puck & Player Tracking and animated programming, to bring fans closer to our great game and showcase the NHL as a worldwide technology leader.' 'Our partnership with the NHL is more than a collaboration — it's a shared commitment to innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge technology,' commented Sander J. Schouten, Managing Director, Beyond Sports, a Sony Group company. 'We've pushed the boundaries of what's possible in sport tech, delivering exciting, data-driven innovations that are not only redefining how sport is consumed but together, with the wider Sony Sports Businesses, are establishing new benchmarks for the entire industry.' 'From imaging and broadcast to some of the world's most advanced data visualization and tracking innovations, Sony remains committed to helping create the future of sports through technology,' says Theresa Alesso, President, Imaging Products and Solutions Americas, Sony Electronics. 'This partnership builds upon a successful history of collaborations between the NHL and Sony, and we are excited to reinforce our commitment to the game, fans, and players.' The NHL has used Sony's Hawk-Eye technology since 2015 with Synchronized Multi-Angle Replay Technology (SMART) services installed in all 32 NHL arenas to help provide the speed and accuracy the NHL requires for its replay reviews and coaches' challenges; with later enhancements supporting team medical, and player health and safety reviews. Data collected via optical tracking cameras is also integral to the creation of live NHL animated data visualizations, post-production content and replay technology, and will be featured in future experiences in development involving mobile apps and XR. Sony's Hawk-Eye will continue to expand technology innovation and support the creation and delivery of more immersive NHL content. The NHL and Sony's Beyond Sports first collaborated in 2018 on multiple projects to explore opportunities built on NHL EDGE (Puck & Player Tracking) positional data. Sony's Beyond Sports' animated data visualization expertise has played a key role for the NHL in transforming its data into a powerful fan engagement driver, delivering new IP-driven content — from the NHL Big City Greens Classic , a Sports Emmy-nominated animated broadcast presentation and Tommy Hawk's Birthday Party , the first-ever regional animated real-time sports animated broadcast presentation, to more serialized animated programming, such as NHL HOCKEYVERSE Matchup of the Week . Sony's Beyond Sports' work also led to immersive digital activations, such as NHL Blast on Roblox, which drew over one million unique users in its first month in April 2023. These initiatives have expanded the League's reach among younger audiences and set new standards for sports data integration. Sony cameras and production equipment have been a prominent fixture in the NHL through broadcast and sports photography and are regularly trusted by NHL Clubs and broadcast partners to capture the most defining moments of the game. NHL Clubs rely on Sony technology to process and deliver the best camera angles in real-time to millions of NHL fans. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © 2025 NHL. All Rights Reserved. Media Contacts Brad Klein NHL Communications bklein@ About the NHL The National Hockey League (NHL), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. Each team roster reflects the League's international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers – league, team and player accounts combined – across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at The League broadcasts games in more than 260 countries and territories through its rightsholders including ESPN, WBD Sports and NHL Network in the U.S.; Prime Video, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada; and via SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™, Sports USA and TuneIn; and reaches fans worldwide with games available to stream in every country. Fans are engaged across the League's digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL App; across nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on available in eight languages and featuring unprecedented access to player and team statistics as well as every regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the League's inception, powered by SAP. NHL Productions develops compelling original programming featuring unprecedented access to players, coaches and League and team personnel for distribution across the NHL's social and digital platforms. The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The NHL's social impact platform, NHL Unites, reinforces that the official policy of the sport is one of inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. Through the NHL's investments in communities across North America, the League is expanding access and opportunity for people of all backgrounds and abilities to play hockey. Last season, a record number of girls and boys stepped onto the ice and tried hockey for the first time. The NHL's premiere ball hockey program, NHL STREET, continues its expansion into NHL and non-NHL markets, offering fun and affordable hockey for youth. And in arenas Leaguewide, more than 350 cultural celebrations nights are held, celebrating fans of all backgrounds. The League's efforts continue to foster more inclusive environments and grow the game through a greater diversity of participants. About Sony Middle East and Africa Sony Middle East and Africa FZE is a 100% subsidiary of Sony Corporation and is the regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa regions. The company is engaged in the business of Sony Consumer Electronics, Mobile Electronics (Car Audio), broadcasting and professional products and Computer Entertainment (PlayStation) products in more than 40 countries in the region. About Sony Corporation Sony Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and is responsible for the Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) business. With the mission to 'create the future of entertainment through the power of technology together with creators,' we aim to continue to deliver Kando* to people around the world. For more information, visit: *Kando is a Japanese word that roughly translates to the sense of awe and emotion you feel when experiencing something beautiful and amazing for the first time. For media enquiries, please contact:
