Digital Transformation in Sports [Hardcover]

This book examines the digital transformation of the sports industry. It explores the digital and technological changes that will shape the sports industry for years to come. Topics covered include digital innovation, AI, machine learning, optimization, data privacy and security, organizational behavior, and globalization.

1. Introduction. 2. Golf Analytics: Its More than Just a Stick and a Ball. 3. Analytics Democratization: How the NFL Fosters a Pipeline of Future Analysts through Digital Data Accessibility. 4. Surveying Various Information Systems Theories Used in the Context of AI and IoT in Sports. 5. Artificial Intelligence (AI): A New Window to Smart Stadiums. 6. Game Theory in the Digital Age. 7. Computational Approaches to Sport Outcome Prediction. 8. Analytics in Sports: A Review and Exploration of Financial and On-Field Performance of Football Clubs. 9. Summary.

The sports industry is one of the most robust and competitive sectors in the world. Over the last decade, the integration of technology into sports has dramatically transformed the dynamics of how the sports industry operates. Sports analytics (i.e., the integration of data science and sports) is at the forefront of this digital transformation. Sports analytics encompasses the applications of innovative technologies and advanced analytical techniques to assess and enhance performance of players and teams, improve decision-making across diverse aspects, and bolster competitive advantages and strategies.

Digital Transformation in Sports explores the key driving forces and emerging trends that are fueling the digital transformation of the sports industry. It presents a collection of chapters that delve into state-of-the-art research and real-world applications of sports analytics, providing a diverse perspective on its transformative impact across different sports sectors. It showcases how advanced technologil3{