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Tom Taylor

Tom Taylor

Joined: Jul 24, 2014

A reporter-researcher for SI since 2014, Tom Taylor writes about sports and science/technology for SI and SI.com. Taylor has a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford.

The NFLPA Is Getting into the Tech Startup Business
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NFL

The NFLPA Is Getting into the Tech Startup Business

The NFLPA and Amazon recently partnered on a program to link startups with players looking for investment opportunities

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How One Beer Is Angling Itself Toward Drinkers With Active Lifestyles
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How One Beer Is Angling Itself Toward Drinkers With Active Lifestyles

Is it possible to swap out your sports drink for a beer and still receive the same nutritional benefits?

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California Fires Have Shattered the Tight-Knit Cycling Community
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California Fires Have Shattered the Tight-Knit Cycling Community

Many cyclists make their homes in Napa and Sonoma counties.

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What Two Aspiring Amateurs Learned From Training With Pro Triathlete Jesse Thomas
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What Two Aspiring Amateurs Learned From Training With Pro Triathlete Jesse Thomas

Jesse Thomas juggles his pro triathlete career with running an energy bar company and raising his family.

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Phil Gaimon Opens Up About Living (and Giving Up) His Pro Cycling Dream in New Book "Draft Animals"
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Phil Gaimon Opens Up About Living (and Giving Up) His Pro Cycling Dream in New Book "Draft Animals"

Former pro cyclist Phil Gaimon discusses the struggles and the joys of his time on the WorldTour in his new book "Draft Animals."

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IndyCar's Tony Kanaan Is Powered by High-Tech Shirt on the Track
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IndyCar's Tony Kanaan Is Powered by High-Tech Shirt on the Track

During IndyCar races, Tony Kanaan wears a shirt that measures his breathing and brain activity.

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What Is it Like to Race Up Some of the Toughest Hills In America On a Bike?
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What Is it Like to Race Up Some of the Toughest Hills In America On a Bike?

“You’d think that the steepest one would be the most challenging."

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How Virtual Reality Could Help Improve NFL Officiating
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NFL

How Virtual Reality Could Help Improve NFL Officiating

There's no replacement for on-field practice, but NFL officials could start utilizing virtual reality to help put them in the center of the field—without actually being in the center of the field.

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Measuring Muscles Like Batteries: NFL Teams Turn to Ultrasound, Seeking an Edge
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NFL

Measuring Muscles Like Batteries: NFL Teams Turn to Ultrasound, Seeking an Edge

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NFL Technology: What’s New for the 2017 Season
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NFL

NFL Technology: What’s New for the 2017 Season

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The Best Energy Gels and Bars for Running and Endurance Training
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The Best Energy Gels and Bars for Running and Endurance Training

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How Soccer Players Are Getting Smarter On the Field With Brain-Training Video Games
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How Soccer Players Are Getting Smarter On the Field With Brain-Training Video Games

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