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NFL and ATL Tech Legends Team Up To "Level The Playing Field" For Teens In Tech

NFL and ATL Tech Legends Team Up To "Level The Playing Field" For Teens In Tech

Steve Young and Jerry Rice connected for a record-setting 92 touchdowns as a legendary quarterback-wide receiver duo in the NFL. Now, the former 49ers and three-time Super Bowl champions are teaming up again…but this time in Falcon territory. The two are part of launching the “8

New NFT Launched By Former Athletes Help Fans Connect With UGA Football Stars

New NFT Launched By Former Athletes Help Fans Connect With UGA Football Stars

The 2022 College Football National Championship game will be a big night for SEC fans. It could also be a big night for NFTs (non-fungible tokens), thanks to a group of former UGA Bulldog standouts. Ty Frix, Keith Marshall, and Aaron Murray, all former UGA football players, have teamed

Louisiana Startup Finds Market Fit On & Off The Field

Louisiana Startup Finds Market Fit On & Off The Field

“I wasn't trying to start a company. Honestly, I was just volunteering and helping [LSU] out.” That volunteer effort for Jack Karavich was centered around getting college football season up and running again during the pandemic. But there was an engineering and design problem standing in the way:

ATL App Startup Sees Opportunity As NCAA Rule Changes Take Effect

ATL App Startup Sees Opportunity As NCAA Rule Changes Take Effect

A new era of branding is upon us, and it is already bringing in big bucks for athletes across the South. As of July 1 of this year, NCAA athletes can be compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), something previously banned for amateur athletes. This can look like

Meet the Football Hall of Famer bringing Smart Masks to students

Meet the Football Hall of Famer bringing Smart Masks to students

During their respective seasons, The NFL had wristbands and the NBA had rings to keep players safe and ultimately track any potential COVID exposure. Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey has retired from football, but he noticed an important opportunity to make a difference when it comes to using

Employees Have LinkedIn To Showcase Work Accomplishments. Now Athletes Have Press Sports App.

Employees Have LinkedIn To Showcase Work Accomplishments. Now Athletes Have Press Sports App.

Most college seniors are busy studying, applying to jobs, and enjoying the last few moments of university life. But back in 2018, seniors Conrad Cornell and Drew Williams were launching an athlete-focused social media app. Atlanta-based Press Sports is designed to help athletes connect with fans and recruiters

Friday Night Lights Shine Virtually Thanks To Atlanta-Based NFHS Network

Friday Night Lights Shine Virtually Thanks To Atlanta-Based NFHS Network

The NFHS Network has not only helped fans watch their favorite high school teams this fall, but it has also brought over $25 million back to athletic departments who are missing out on traditional ticket sales in 2020. Days of grabbing a seat in a crowded bleacher section for a