Monday, Mar. 4, 2019 – Some of the key sports technology stories you need to know this morning, including SportTechie’s own content and stories from around the web.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Auctions Trophies to Fund STEM Education: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar auctioned off memorabilia from his legendary NBA career on Sunday, netting almost $3 million. A large portion of the money will be donated to Abdul-Jabbar’s Skyhook Foundation, which is dedicated to helping kids learn science, technology, engineering, and math. “When it comes to choosing between storing a championship ring or trophy in a room, or providing kids with an opportunity to change their lives, the choice is pretty simple,” Abdul-Jabbar wrote on his blog.