Brian Vu, a visually impaired NBA fan, had a groundbreaking experience at a Portland Trail Blazers game using the OneCourt haptic device, which allows users to follow the game through vibrations and audio updates. Vu felt every play despite not being able to see, enhancing his fan experience and sense of independence. OneCourt founder Jerred Mace’s vision for the device stemmed from his personal experiences and has been embraced by the NBA to provide visually impaired fans with a more immersive live sports experience.
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Can a JuJu-less USC do it again? Is UConn ready to win it all? Previewing an Elite Eight showdown
Alexa Philippou, a sports journalist covering women's college basketball and the WNBA, reports on USC's Sweet 16 win and star player JuJu Watkins' season-ending ACL injury. Watkins, a key player in revitalizing USC's program, will miss the Elite Eight matchup against UConn, drawing parallels to UConn's past injuries with star player Paige Bueckers. Both Auriemma and Bueckers have reached out to support Watkins, highlighting their shared resilience and determination in overcoming injuries to come back...
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