Tech of Sports

Tech of Sports

From the shoes we wear on our feet to the high definition televisions in our living room, wearable devices, the sports universe is a breeding ground for technology. Writer and Photographer Rick Limpert will examine this each week on The Tech of Sports – With guests which include athletes, inventors and journalists that cover the intersection of sports and technology.

Episodes

July 19, 2025 5 mins
The multi-year golf course renovation at Cragun’s Resort, Golf and Conference is finished. PGA TOUR Champions player and course architect Tom Lehman led today’s ceremonial unveiling of the final nine holes, now known as Dutch Red. Once again, all 45 holes are open to resort guest and public play. Rick talks to Tom Lehman from … Continue reading Tom Lehman, PGA TOUR Champions Player...
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Rick is joined by Michael Brown, COO of World Table Tennis at the US Smash in Las Vegas. Brown is a qualified and experienced strategic leader with proven success in growing sports organizations. Now his attention is on table tennis. He leads Business Services and driving growth as the Chief Operating Officer at World Table … Continue reading Michael Brown, COO of World Table Tenni...
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Rick sits down with Matt Hetherington at the US Smash table tennis in Las Vegas. He is a Marketing Specialist for Joola. From Hetherington: My involvement in Table Tennis after completing 3 years of an economics and financial analysis degree has led me into more online fields and digital methods of marketing and promotion, going … Continue reading Matthew Hetherington, Marketing Sp...
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Rick is joined by American table tennis player, Lily Zhang at the US Smash in Las Vegas. Zhang is one of the American hopes at this big World Table Tennis event. A six-time US national champion in women’s singles. Zhang has won the US national championship in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2022. In … Continue reading Lily Zhang, Table Tennis at the US Smash Read more
Families are making plans for Fourth of July road trips, choosing cars over planes for everything from camping weekends to family reunions. Car travel remains the top choice for summer getaways but rising prices have prompted more travelers to look for ways to stretch every dollar, especially when traveling with kids, grandparents and maybe even … Continue reading Joe Saul-Sehy, Su...
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It’s summer, so we all need to be mindful about hydration. From long days at the beach, to outdoor workouts, travel and yard work, it all can leave you feeling depleted. Proper hydration supports everything from energy and focus to muscle function and recovery, especially for active people, kids and older adults. A study published … Continue reading Amy Goodson, Registered Dietitia...
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Rick was at Media Day for the opening of the Hall of Excellence at the Fontainbleau in Las Vegas. Gray, as well as his partner in this endeavor, Tom Brady have put their collections of items on display as part of this unique museum. Gray is an American sportscaster. As of 2021, he is with … Continue reading Jim Gray, Legendary Broadcaster, Hall of Excellence Read more
June 16, 2025 4 mins
Rick talks to Jason Nolf this week, from a top wrestling camp. Nolf is an American freestyle and former college wrestler who competed at 74 kilograms. In freestyle, he is a three-time U.S. national champion and a multiple-time medalist in international tournaments. He was a three-time NCAA Division I national champion (finalist in 2016) and … Continue reading Jason Nolf, NCAA Champ...
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Rick talks fitness in 2025 and supplements with Patty Brewton. As summer approaches, many people begin focusing more on their health, fitness, and wellness routines, often kick-starting their efforts to get in shape for the season. However, more than half of adults are unaware that supplements can play a key role in supporting their fitness … Continue reading Personal Trainer and N...
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Rick is joined by Sam Sutton of Rich Habits to talk about a unique elite wresting camp in Las Vegas. The camp includes: Elite Instruction Learn from proven champions who have competed at the highest levels of wrestling. Personalized Development Receive individual attention and customized feedback to accelerate your progress. Competition Preparation Master the mental … Continue reading Read more
From the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, I talk trading cards, games and more with Jason Masherah of Upper Deck. Jason joins Rick to discuss the future of licensed sports and entertainment trading cards, memorabilia, games and more. Since its groundbreaking 1989 Baseball set, Upper Deck has consistently aimed to capture the thrill of the … Continue reading Jason Masherah, President at...
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May 22, 2025 7 mins
Rick is joined this week by the CEO of an exciting new sports talk platform, David Berman of SportsTalk247.com. Sportstalk 24/7 provides conversation solutions to the entertainment and sports industries. We enable high-profile brands to engage with customers, fans and more! Chat Features Massive scale with unlimited number of participants Real time fan interaction Sponsorship … Continue reading Read more
Rick is joined by one of the all-time greats. Former ATP No. 1 Mats Wilander. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men’s singles by the ATP for 20 weeks, including as the year-end No. 1 in 1988. Wilander won 33 career singles titles, including seven majors (three each at the French Open … Continue reading Mats Wilander, Former World No. 1 with 33 Career Singles Titles, Including Sev...
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Rick is joined by Lori Oliver and Jill MacRae, the co-founders of Atlanta-based, The Inactive Company. The Inactive Company launched nationally in conjunction with the Global Sleep Symposium (May 1 in NYC) its innovative sleep mask, Inactivators™, as a science-backed solution to help combat stress by promoting deeper, restorative sleep. Inactivators feature a patented five-layer … Continue reading Read more
May 6, 2025 4 mins
Rick talks with a young entrepreneur in Ryan Burbary of Velociti Tennis. The future of tennis and tennis products. From Ryan: When it comes to the environment, every piece of waste counts. That’s why I started with small steps as we worked up to industry-changing evolutions. Single-use packaging: We started eliminating product packaging wherever possible. … Continue reading Ryan Bu...
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A great talk today with AJ Bartlett of Diadem. From Diadem: At Diadem Sports, our journey began in 2015 with a vision that transcends tennis rackets and pickleball paddles. Founded Pompano Beach, Florida—the heartbeat of the sports industry—we set out to redefine what it means to play. As the last American tennis brand, we’ve built … Continue reading AJ Bartlett, Diadem Tennis and ...
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Wrapping up Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, Rick talks with Dan Richer, award winning pizza chef. Dan offers insights into his craft, ingredient sourcing, and he has an upcoming collaboration with the leading dairy free brand Violife. Dan has been recognized as one of the best pizza makers in the world, with Razza earning accolades … Continue reading Dan Richer, Award-Winning Chef Behind ...
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Rick and Ed Walsh on AI.
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Nicole Wilson is a Toronto-based fashion model with a passion for high fashion, editorial, and runway. As a rising talent in the industry, she has already made her mark by closing runway shows and working with top creatives. With an eye on international opportunities, Nicole brings elegance, versatility, and professionalism to every project. Rick talks … Continue reading Nicole Wil...
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Rick is joined by Bonnie-Jill Laflin this week. To talk about the Babes in Toyland and Hounds for Heroes event. As an author, Bonnie-Jill Laflin’s book “In a League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports” was published in February and explores the stories of 19 impactful women in sports, including Billie Jean King, … Continue reading Bonnie-Jill Laflin, Author, Broadcaster...
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