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Tim Newcomb

Tim Newcomb

Joined: Dec 14, 2013

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Tim Newcomb covers stadiums, sneakers, design, training and technology across all sports.

For Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly, prescription eyewear is an accessory
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For Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly, prescription eyewear is an accessory

Kelly works with SportRX to create custom frames and lens configurations so that he feels fresh each time he takes the mound.

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Ex-Ravens, Rams receiver Mark Clayton designs NFL-ready headphones
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Ex-Ravens, Rams receiver Mark Clayton designs NFL-ready headphones

Mark Clayton spent much of his career wishing for better headphones; in his NFL retirement, he has created them.

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Here's what the top players will wear at the 2016 U.S. Open
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Here's what the top players will wear at the 2016 U.S. Open

The on-court fashion at this year's U.S. Open is defined by the city's bright lights and architecture. Here's a rundown of the looks from Nike, adidas, New Balance, Fila, Asics and more.

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Under Armour: From the sports tunnel to the fashion runway
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Under Armour: From the sports tunnel to the fashion runway

Think of it as an additional gameplan for Under Armour, moving beyond sports performance and into fashion. And we’re talking legitimate fashion, the kind Under

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For 2016, the U.S. Open adds more than a retractable roof
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For 2016, the U.S. Open adds more than a retractable roof

The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center got a makeover for this year's U.S. Open, featuring various changes to the grounds and marquee stadiums.

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Asics develops shoes with new, color-changing mesh
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Asics develops shoes with new, color-changing mesh

Asics' new Chameleoid mesh is designed to be more flexible, following the foot's form as it bends and changes—oh, and the fabric changes colors, too.

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The Kings' new arena was designed with Sacramento in mind
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The Kings' new arena was designed with Sacramento in mind

From its design to its food, the Golden 1 Center was designed to feel like the city which hosts it. The arena will open in October.

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How BMW is using auto technology to help Olympic swimmers in Rio
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How BMW is using auto technology to help Olympic swimmers in Rio

BMW engineers designed a tracking technology to help Olympic swimmers improve their dolphin kick motion.

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Georgia Tech and more college football teams add extra helmet protection
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Georgia Tech and more college football teams add extra helmet protection

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Nike engineers its new soccer ball, the Ordem 4, for true flight
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Nike engineers its new soccer ball, the Ordem 4, for true flight

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Tinker Hatfield ressurrects Air Jordan VII Retro sneaker 25 years later
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Tinker Hatfield ressurrects Air Jordan VII Retro sneaker 25 years later

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Camaraderie, cooking and Congress: Get to know John Isner off the court
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Camaraderie, cooking and Congress: Get to know John Isner off the court

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