Rewiring sport: Is tech ruining sports fandom?

FT Tech Tonic by Saragosa Manuela

Jul 8, 202625:41Business

Video-assistant refereeing (VAR) has proved to be one of the most controversial pieces of technology ever introduced in sports. But with the rise of everything from broadcasting gimmicks to data-driven gambling, it’s far...

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