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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Boca Juniors fans take over Universal Studios Florida ahead of Club World Cup as Ultras filmed singing on rollercoaster
BOCA JUNIORS fans took over Universal Studios in Florida ahead of the Club World Cup. The Argentine giants kick off their campaign against Benfica at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami tomorrow. 2 2 And fans have been making the most of the trip to the US, taking in the local attractions. A group of Boca ultras visited Universal Studios and enjoyed the rides and attractions. On one rollercoaster a group began chanting team songs and pumped their fists with enthusiasm. Social media users loved the fans' antics, with one saying: "They're crazy. Boca fans are crazy." The Club World Cup got underway on Sunday with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahly drawing 0-0 with Inter Miami. There are five rule changes being introduced for the competition including referees being given body cameras. Footage from referee monitor reviews will be aired LIVE in stadiums and AI will be used to collect live match data as part of Fifa 's partnership with Hawk-Eye. Semi-automated offsides will also be in use and balls will contain a sensor. And substitutions will be requested on a digital tablet rather than via paper slips. Boca Juniors are in Group C along with Bayern Munich, Benfica, and Auckland City.
Bloomberg
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Bloomberg
Sony's Bet on Sports Pays Off With AI Line Judges at Wimbledon
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.
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Rafael Nadal set for new job seven months after 14-time French Open winner retired from tennis
RAFA NADAL is set to have a long-term role at the French Open. Organisers said farewell to their greatest champ this year, marking the 14 men's singles titles he won before retiring in 2024. 2 Rafal Nadal is set to land a new job at Roland Garros Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 His three biggest rivals attended his farewell presentation Credit: Shutterstock Editorial A special on-court presentation on day one was attended by the Spanish tennis king's great rivals Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. A plaque was unveiled in his honour and event boss Amelie Mauresmo said he could work with the event in years to come, possibly as an ambassador. She said: 'It's now the common desire of the tournament and of 'We focused on what was happening this year with the communications campaign and homage. READ MORE IN TENNIS 'But we will resume our discussions so this story the tournament has had with Rafa over the past 20 years may continue in one way or another.' Former Wimbledon and Australian Open champ Mauresmo said the event may continue to use line judges in 2026 — even though the other three Grand Slams axed them in favour of calls automatic from Hawk Eye. Mauresmo, 45, said: 'We are The Last of the Mohicans to some extent with line judges so will look at that question again, with the pluses and minuses. 'We couldn't say that the system of electronic refereeing on clay courts was very reliable so the question remains open.' Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Nadal was not in the stands to yesterday's men's final between his compatriot Though everyone inside Court Philippe Chatrier got treated to an incredible five hour and 29 minutes match that will go down as one of the greatest ever major finals. Rafael Nadal reveals Andy Murray's 18-word text message ONE second after Arsenal beat Real Madrid Alcaraz was down two sets and Sinner had a whopping three match points in the fourth. Yet he Alcaraz, 22, has now won five Grand Slams and only Bjorn Borg and Nadal have done so younger.
Scottish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jannik Sinner in sportsmanship fail as French Open final gesture to Carlos Alcaraz backfires
Fans hail finalists' brilliant attitude but blast the tournament for not using HawkEye 'BOTH ARE SAINTS' Jannik Sinner in sportsmanship fail as French Open final gesture to Carlos Alcaraz backfires Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JANNIK SINNER paid for sportingly but WRONGLY awarding Carlos Alcaraz a point in their sensational French Open final. Poland's World No.1 incorrectly told the umpire an Alcaraz forehand was in - only for replays to show it went LONG. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Jannik Sinner showing great sportsmanship in his match against Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros. Carlos' shot is called out. The chair umpire comes down to check the mark but Jannik tells her not to bother and says the ball was in. These two. ❤️ — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 8, 2025 2 The umpire responded gratefully to Jannick Sinner's intervention The Spaniard earlier saved THREE Championship points in that fourth set. And Alcaraz went on to complete a comeback of astonishing quality, winning 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6 in five hours and 29 minutes. Unlike the three other Grand Slam tournaments, Roland Garros does NOT use HawkEye technology to check line calls. And in fact midway through the final set Sinner was frustrated when an Alcaraz shot was called in - when replays revealed ti was 31mm out. So although fans praised Sinner for his sportsmanship in the fourth, many viewers blasted French Open chiefs for being stuck in their ways. The tight line call came when Alacaraz served to go 6-5 up in the fourth. Line judges called it out and the chair umpire got down from her seat to examine the mark. But as she strode quickly across the court, Sinner signalled he thought the ball was good. 2 Sinner signalled to show he thought Alcaraz's shot had been in BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK She immediately acknowledged that with a raised hand and returned to her seat. However, freeze-frame replays of the incident suggest the ball had clearly landed beyond the baseline. Carlos Alcaraz stuns French Open fans with classy gesture as he wins rally but concedes point due to little-known rule And that led to observers hailing both players for the spirit in which they played such a gripping contest, but also questioning the tournament for snubbing HawkEye. One fan said: "They are both acting like saints here." Another described them as "class acts all around". A third posted: "So nice to see some civility in the world!" And a fourth wrote: "That is why they are 2 favourites." But another viewer moaned: "So many missed called because they refuse to use technology. Joke of a tourny ." And a similar thinker said: "Honestly thought it looked clearly out at full speed. A number of very questionable calls at the end of that set…" Ninety minutes after the line shout, Alcaraz clinched a glorious victory from two sets down via a dominant 10-2 Championship tie-break in the fifth.
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jannik Sinner in sportsmanship fail as French Open final gesture to Carlos Alcaraz backfires
JANNIK SINNER paid for sportingly but WRONGLY awarding Carlos Alcaraz a point in their sensational French Open final. Poland's World No.1 incorrectly told the umpire an Alcaraz forehand was in - only for replays to show it went LONG. 2 The umpire responded gratefully to Jannick Sinner's intervention The Spaniard earlier saved THREE Championship points in that fourth set. And Unlike the three other Grand Slam tournaments, Roland Garros does NOT use HawkEye technology to check line calls. And in fact midway through the final set Sinner was frustrated when an Alcaraz shot was called in - when replays revealed ti was 31mm out. READ MORE TENNIS NEWS So although fans praised The tight line call came when Alacaraz served to go 6-5 up in the fourth. Line judges called it out and the chair umpire got down from her seat to examine the mark. But as she strode quickly across the court, Sinner signalled he thought the ball was good. Most read in Sport 2 Sinner signalled to show he thought Alcaraz's shot had been in BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK She immediately acknowledged that with a raised hand and returned to her seat. However, freeze-frame replays of the incident suggest the ball had clearly landed beyond the baseline. Carlos Alcaraz stuns French Open fans with classy gesture as he wins rally but concedes point due to little-known rule And that led to observers hailing both players for the spirit in which they played such a gripping contest, but also questioning the tournament for snubbing HawkEye. One fan said: "They are both acting like saints here." Another described them as "class acts all around". A third posted: "So nice to see some civility in the world!" And a fourth wrote: "That is why they are 2 favourites." But another viewer moaned: "So many missed called because they refuse to use technology. Joke of a tourny ." And a similar thinker said: "Honestly thought it looked clearly out at full speed. A number of very questionable calls at the end of that set…" Ninety minutes after the line shout, Alcaraz clinched a glorious victory from two sets down via a dominant 10-2 Championship tie-break in the fifth.
