Category: Sports

In this post, we explain how F1 and AWS have developed a root cause analysis (RCA) assistant powered by Amazon Bedrock to reduce manual intervention and accelerate the resolution of recurrent operational issues during races from weeks to minutes. The RCA assistant enables the F1 team to spend more time on innovation and improving its services, ultimately delivering an exceptional experience for fans and partners. The successful collaboration between F1 and AWS showcases the transformative potential of generative AI in empowering teams to accomplish more in less time.

In today’s technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming increasingly accessible, enabling builders of all skill levels to harness their power. As more companies adopt AI solutions, there’s a growing need to upskill both technical and non-technical teams in responsibly expanding AI usage. Getting hands-on experience is crucial for understanding and […]

There’s a kind of magic that surrounds a soccer shot so powerful, it leaves spectators, players, and even commentators in a momentary state of awe. Think back to a moment when the sheer force of a strike left an entire Bundesliga stadium buzzing with energy. What exactly captures our imagination with such intensity? While there […]

In football, ball possession is a strong predictor for team success. It’s hard to control the game without having control over the ball. In the past three Bundesliga seasons, as well as in the current season (at the time of this writing), Bayern Munich is ranked first in the table and in ball possession percentage, […]

The Bundesliga is renowned for its exceptional goalkeepers, making it potentially the most prominent among Europe’s top five leagues in this regard. Apart from the widely recognized Manuel Neuer, the Bundesliga has produced remarkable goalkeepers who have excelled in other leagues, including the likes of Marc-André ter Stegen, who is a superstar at Barcelona. In […]

This post is co-written with Jonathan Jung, Mike Band, Michael Chi, and Thompson Bliss at the National Football League. A coverage scheme refers to the rules and responsibilities of each football defender tasked with stopping an offensive pass. It is at the core of understanding and analyzing any football defensive strategy. Classifying the coverage scheme […]

Today, the NFL is continuing their journey to increase the number of statistics provided by the Next Gen Stats Platform to all 32 teams and fans alike. With advanced analytics derived from machine learning (ML), the NFL is creating new ways to quantify football, and to provide fans with the tools needed to increase their […]

The National Football League (NFL) is one of the most popular sports leagues in the United States and is the most valuable sports league in the world. The NFL, BioCore, and AWS are committed to advancing human understanding around the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of sports-related injuries to make the game of football safer. More […]

Face-off Probability is the National Hockey League’s (NHL) first advanced statistic using machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence. It uses real-time Player and Puck Tracking (PPT) data to show viewers which player is likely to win a face-off before the puck is dropped, and provides broadcasters and viewers the opportunity to dive deeper into the […]

Pressing or pressure in football is a process in which a team seeks to apply stress to the opponent player who possesses the ball. A team applies pressure to limit the time an opposition player has left to make a decision, reduce passing options, and ultimately attempt to turn over ball possession. Although nearly all […]