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Fox Sports
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Manfred eager to see how many fans turn out for the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Major League Baseball has played at the 'Field of Dreams' movie site. Now baseball is eager to see just how big a crowd will show up for a game at a NASCAR bullring of a track. And Bristol Motor Speedway can hold a lot of people. It's part of Commissioner Rob Manfred's push to take MLB to locations where baseball isn't played every day live. MLB played a game at the movie site in Iowa in both 2021 and 2022. Alabama, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, too. Now it's Tennessee's turn. Manfred noted Tuesday after speaking at the CAA World Congress of Sports Presented by Sports Business Journal that the Tennessee Volunteers are the defending college baseball national champions with Vanderbilt winner of two college titles. Manfred sees lots of alignment between NASCAR and MLB fans. 'Big crowd, big crowd,' Manfred said of what is expected at Bristol on Aug. 2. 'We think that it's an opportunity to have a really large audience for a major league game, and we think the setting in really a legendary speedway is going to be awesome for a baseball game.' Nobody is ready to put a number on how many will turn out for the MLB Speedway Classic when the Cincinnati Reds host the Atlanta Braves. Bristol set a record for a college football game in 2016 and has a capacity of 146,000 for racing. This game will be played on a field laid over part of the speedway infield and the high-banked track. Derek Schiller, president and chief executive officer of the Braves, said MLB approached the team a few years ago about this possibility. Schiller said the Braves were adamant about wanting to be a part of this game. 'We know that there's a uniqueness to it that is unmatched,' Schiller said. "Playing a baseball game at a motor speedway and being part of that was really important also because this is part of where our fan base comes from. So we we think many, maybe most of those fans are going to be Atlanta Braves' fans.' Officials announced Tuesday that country superstar Tim McGraw will perform a concert an hour before first pitch. McGraw has ties to baseball having earned a college scholarship playing the sport. His late father Tug McGraw won two World Series titles pitching for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. That's just part of the day of events planned leading up to the game. Jerry Caldwell, president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, would only tease that more announcements are coming. All are designed to give fans reasons to get to the track and into their seats as early as possible. Hosting an event like this is nothing new for Bristol. The track hosted the Tennessee Volunteers and Virginia Tech in the Battle of Bristol in 2016 before a record 156,990 fans. So track officials have experience adapting the half-mile concrete track into something new. Caldwell said preparations started before the track's spring race April 13, won by Kyle Larson. Bristol then will have six weeks until hosting a night NASCAR Cup Series race in the playoffs on Sept. 13. 'It's becoming very real," Caldwell said. "We're approaching 100 days out from the game, and we're thrilled with the progress.' ___ AP MLB: and AP NASCAR: recommended
Mid East Info
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Mid East Info
HONOR via Qualcomm's Sponsorship with Manchester United: Bringing 115 Years of Manchester United History to Life with AI Photo Upscale on Magic7 Pro Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Advanced AI technology brings iconic images from 1910 into the 21st century, celebrating Old Trafford's 115th anniversary. To commemorate the 115th anniversary of the first game at Old Trafford, HONOR today announced that its new AI photo upscaling feature on the HONOR Magic7 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform6, has revitalized iconic historical photographs of Manchester United's legendary stadium, nicknamed 'Theatre of Dreams' in connection with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 's sponsorship of the club. Since 1910, Old Trafford has been the stage for countless unforgettable moments in world football. Now, HONOR's AI technology powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite brings these treasured images into the 21st century, enhancing their clarity and detail. From 1910 to 2025 with HONOR AI Upscale: The new HONOR Magic7 Pro, powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform offers a wide range of powerful AI photography features, from AI Super Zoom and AI Enhanced Portrait to AI Motion Sensing Capture. Its self-developed AI Upscale is a new addition which allows users to easily restore damaged or faded old portrait photos by eliminating scratches, enhancing resolution, and improving clarity to bring back cherished memories. The HONOR Magic7 Pro's AI Upscale restored and enhanced over 40 photographs from Old Trafford's archives, turning faded relics into polished images fit for the 21st century to showcase the technology and demonstrate Qualcomm Technologies' innovative sponsorship with the club in delivering unique fan experiences with their partners. 'These restored photographs are an invaluable contribution to celebrating Manchester United's history, offering a glimpse into the very first moments at Old Trafford,' commented Jason Leach, club historian at Manchester United. 'The AI Upscale by HONOR is truly remarkable. It's like stepping back in time, allowing us to see these scenes with amazing clarity. Some details that were lost to time are now more visible, bringing the atmosphere of that first game in 1910 to life for modern fans. It's a fantastic way to celebrate 115 years of the Theatre of Dreams.' 'Old Trafford is a symbol of tradition and excellence, so we're thrilled that our AI technology, powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite can play a role in preserving its legacy through Qualcomm Technologies' sponsorship of the club,' said Wei Luo, Chief Imaging Architect at HONOR. 'The HONOR Magic7 Pro's AI Upscale isn't just about improving photos, it's about connecting people with magic moments from the past. We believe that AI can be a powerful tool for preserving cultural heritage, and this content is a perfect example of that potential. We're excited for fans to see these restored images and experience the history of Old Trafford in a whole new light thanks to Qualcomm Technologies' sponsorship of the club.' 'It's fantastic to see this technology bring Manchester United's illustrious history to life,' said Judd Heape, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 'Our advanced AI ISP enables powerful, AI-driven photography features that make it easy for users to capture and preserve life's most memorable moments. Our collaborations with HONOR and Manchester United powerfully demonstrate how on-device generative AI features enable the camera systems on the HONOR Magic7 Pro to deliver ultra-clear portrait photography so Manchester United fans can enjoy around the world.' About HONOR : HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR's portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves. About Manchester United: Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world, playing one of the most popular spectator sports on Earth. Through our 146-year heritage we have won 69 major trophies, enabling us to develop the world's leading sports brand and a global community of 1.1 billion fans and followers. Our large, passionate community provides Manchester United with a worldwide platform to generate significant revenue from multiple sources, including sponsorship, merchandising, product licensing, new media & mobile, broadcasting and match day. About Qualcomm: Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Our proven solutions drive transformation across major industries, and our Snapdragon® branded platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences. Building on our nearly 40-year leadership in setting industry standards and creating era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress. Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
Syyaha
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Syyaha
HONOR via Qualcomm's Sponsorship with Manchester United: Bringing 115 Years of Manchester United History to Life with AI Photo Upscale on Magic7 Pro Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
Advanced AI technology brings iconic images from 1910 into the 21st century, celebrating Old Trafford's 115th anniversary To commemorate the 115th anniversary of the first game at Old Trafford, HONOR today announced that its new AI photo upscaling feature on the HONOR Magic7 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform6, has revitalized iconic historical photographs of Manchester United's legendary stadium, nicknamed 'Theatre of Dreams' in connection with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 's sponsorship of the club. Since 1910, Old Trafford has been the stage for countless unforgettable moments in world football. Now, HONOR's AI technology powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite brings these treasured images into the 21st century, enhancing their clarity and detail. From 1910 to 2025 with HONOR AI Upscale The new HONOR Magic7 Pro, powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform offers a wide range of powerful AI photography features, from AI Super Zoom and AI Enhanced Portrait to AI Motion Sensing Capture. Its self-developed AI Upscale is a new addition which allows users to easily restore damaged or faded old portrait photos by eliminating scratches, enhancing resolution, and improving clarity to bring back cherished memories. The HONOR Magic7 Pro's AI Upscale restored and enhanced over 40 photographs from Old Trafford's archives, turning faded relics into polished images fit for the 21st century to showcase the technology and demonstrate Qualcomm Technologies' innovative sponsorship with the club in delivering unique fan experiences with their partners. 'These restored photographs are an invaluable contribution to celebrating Manchester United's history, offering a glimpse into the very first moments at Old Trafford,' commented Jason Leach, club historian at Manchester United. 'The AI Upscale by HONOR is truly remarkable. It's like stepping back in time, allowing us to see these scenes with amazing clarity. Some details that were lost to time are now more visible, bringing the atmosphere of that first game in 1910 to life for modern fans. It's a fantastic way to celebrate 115 years of the Theatre of Dreams.' 'Old Trafford is a symbol of tradition and excellence, so we're thrilled that our AI technology, powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite can play a role in preserving its legacy through Qualcomm Technologies' sponsorship of the club,' said Wei Luo, Chief Imaging Architect at HONOR. 'The HONOR Magic7 Pro's AI Upscale isn't just about improving photos, it's about connecting people with magic moments from the past. We believe that AI can be a powerful tool for preserving cultural heritage, and this content is a perfect example of that potential. We're excited for fans to see these restored images and experience the history of Old Trafford in a whole new light thanks to Qualcomm Technologies' sponsorship of the club.' 'It's fantastic to see this technology bring Manchester United's illustrious history to life,' said Judd Heape, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. 'Our advanced AI ISP enables powerful, AI-driven photography features that make it easy for users to capture and preserve life's most memorable moments. Our collaborations with HONOR and Manchester United powerfully demonstrate how on-device generative AI features enable the camera systems on the HONOR Magic7 Pro to deliver ultra-clear portrait photography so Manchester United fans can enjoy around the world.' Here is an exclusive look at this photo restoration project. Watch the behind-the-scenes video here: Snapdragon x HONOR 115 Years of Old Trafford | Manchester United Discover the magic of the HONOR Magic7 Pro's AI Upscale, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and see more restored photos from Old Trafford's history here: Snapdragon x HONOR 115 Years of Old Trafford | Manchester United
