Andy Kamenetzky
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Andy Kamenetzky has worked in sports media for over a decade. For nearly a decade, he has covered the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers for ESPN, the LA Times, and Time Warner Cable Sportsnet, and is a regular presence on Southern California sports radio. If this sounds identical to his brother Brian, that's because it is.
In Brazil, dodging Dengue fever may mean mutant mosquitos
You might not realize it in the first world, but Dengue fever will infect millions this year – and the unlikely key to stopping it may lie in genetically modified mosquitos born to die.
What’s on your phone, NBA forward Harrison Barnes?
When he’s not playing forward for the Golden State Warriors, Harrison Barnes can be found on his iPhone 5S, playing Clash of Clans, interacting with fans on Twitter, and calling his next Uber cab.
To shave fractions of a second, lugers turn to GoPros and computer design
When you race down an icy track on your back at upwards of 80 miles an hour, even the slightest design tweaks and training tips can make the difference between victory and catastrophe.
What’s on your phone, Jason Thompson?
Sacramento Kings power forward Jason Thompson used to be a Blackberry man, but the iPhone’s vast collection of apps has won his affection. Here’s which apps he’s using when he’s off the court.
What’s on your phone, Mike Conley?
When he’s not playing point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, Mike Conley is probably on his iPhone looking for a bite to eat in a new city, deciding which movie to see, or sharing his life with the world via social media. Check out some of the apps he uses to get it all done.
Inside the most connected sports venue in America (and, no, it ain’t Cowboys Stadium)
Wednesday night, Sporting Kansas City looks to topple rival New England to move on in this year’s MLS Cup. When they take the field, they’ll be surrounded by one of the most vocal – and connected – fan bases in all of sports.
How Chip Kelly is using tech to make the Philadelphia Eagles fly
As the head coach of the Oregon Ducks, Chip Kelly earned a reputation as an innovative football mind. Now his Philadelphia Eagles are learning first hand what the future of training in the NFL looks like.
How Seattle beat Carolina last Sunday with their hands in these pockets
The Seahawks win over the Carolina Panthers in this season’s NFL opener could be credited to their steel drum defense, their crafty quarterback, or just the weird tech they wore on their hands.
The most recent job destroyed by technology? Basketball shooting coaches
Great jump shooters spend hours in the gym perfecting their stroke, usually relying on a coach or video analysis to break it down. The Shot Coach system brings measurable analytics into the equation.
Reebok wants you to check your Head lights
It’s been a few years since concussions seized the… er… consciousness of the sporting world, but CheckLight is just the most recent piece of technology developed to detect them.
Need a size 9? Nike and adidas can 3D print that for you (if you’re an NFL player)
Prototyping new shoe designs used to take weeks, but the major athletic footwear manufacturers are discovering 3D printing can shave that time closer than an Olympic sprinter training for the 100 meter dash.
Dwayne Wade celebrates NBA title by jumping into the fitness app business
“Dwayne Wade Driven” is the new app from the Miami Heat superstar, and features one-on-one instruction in both fitness and basketball drills led by Wade himself.
FitStar updates Jane Fonda-style workouts for the App Age with NFL superstar Tony Gonzalez
Does simply turning an age-old idea into an app make it notable from a tech perspective? You could debate the point, but since the update in question involves an All Pro tight end who weighs nearly 250 pounds, we’re going to stay out of it.