3D printing stadium replicas

For the stadium lover in us all, a South Carolina-based company is 3D printing NCAA stadium replicas. Check out the story via my Sports Illustrated post here.

Ballpark Quirks: Letting Disney design in a ballpark

Disney had a hand in Angel Stadium’s outfield features. Learn more about the process of building a baseball stadium with Disney input via my Sports Illustrated Ballpark Quirks series here.

Stadium Spotlight: Swaying in South Carolina

The fans at South Carolina like to get Williams-Brice Stadium swaying, a tradition that required a little retrofit to keep the building safe. Learn more about the design of the stadium and its history via my Sports Illustrated Stadium Spotlight series post here.

Converse weatherizes Chuck

A new collaboration between Converse and Polartec give Chuck a completely weatherized shoe. Check out the tech via my Sports Illustrated post here.

Pro surfer Matt Banting talks about preparing for a big leap

Australian pro surfer Matt Banting spoke with me about taking a surfing leap, from the qualifying tour to the championship tour. We also discussed, training, board design and more. Check out my feature via my Sports Illustrated article here.

Houston Texans have no plans to change field

Even as some complain the removable tray natural-grass field system at NRG Stadium leaves plenty to be desired, the Texans tell me they have no plans to change the way they do their field. Read more about the system via my Sports Illustrated article here. 

New Rip Curl smart watch will track surfer data

Data on the water, even for a surfer, has Rip Curl ready to debut its new GPS smart watch designed specifically for surfers. Tracking everything from surfer speed on a wave to distance covered and with all kinds of pretty charts and graphs to go with, the new watch will offer up a treasure trove of information for surfers. Check out more about the new watch via my Sports Illustrated article here.

Patagonia making outdoor climbers comfortable with new jacket

Warm and breathable, a balance sought after in the world of climbing jackets. Patagonia has attempted to strike both chords with the new Nano-Air jacket, a lightweight offering that provides plenty of breathability with a new design. Check out the details in my Sports Illustrated post here.

Stadium Spotlight: Making Oregon’s Autzen bounce

For the second installment of my Sports Illustrated college football Stadium Spotlight, I talk the stadium’s renovation architect to learn more about the shape of the building and what makes it such a unique venue. Learn about the Autzen Bounce and more via my SI article here.

Ballpark Quirks: Building bridges with Cleveland’s Progressive Field

We travel to Cleveland for the latest installment of my Sports Illustrated series on Ballpark Quirks. Check out the bridge-like features of Progressive Field via my SI story here.