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Sports is getting tech heavy. But this Phoenix writer finds joy and meaning in its inefficiencies


Published on 2025-01-22 14:45:20 - KJZZ
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    • Billy Robb, a Phoenix high school teacher and writer the "Cholla Express" on Substack, says the drive for efficiency, and the use of technology and data to do it, should maybe have some limits.

The article from KJZZ discusses how sports, despite the increasing integration of technology, still retain a charm in their inefficiencies, as highlighted by Phoenix writer Dave Zirin. Zirin, known for his work in sports journalism, explores how the human elements and unpredictability in sports provide a unique joy and meaning that technology cannot replicate. He argues that while technology aims to perfect and streamline sports, the imperfections, the human errors, and the unexpected moments are what make sports compelling and relatable. This perspective comes at a time when sports are becoming more tech-heavy, with innovations like video assistant referees (VAR) in soccer, advanced analytics in baseball, and performance-enhancing wearables, yet these advancements sometimes detract from the raw, emotional experience of sports.

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