Interactive NFL Experience in Times Square Brings the Players to You
Imagine playing on the Super Bowl's winning team, or calling a play in a huddle. Soon, football fans will get to make those dreams a reality at the NFL Experience in Times Square. NFL Experience President Danny Boockvar joins Cheddar with a preview of what visitors can expect when the attraction opens on December 1st.
Two and a half years and $30 million in the making, the NFL Experience features immersive attractions, using state-of-the-art technology. Boockvar discusses what went into creating the space that's sure to be a must-visit spot for football fans. Boockvar tells us all about the 180-seat 4D theater, which he says is more like a ride than a movie.
Boockvar says he thinks other professional sports leagues will follow the NFL's lead, pointing to the rise of sports tourism. He also gives us a sneak peak at some of the dishes on the menu at the NFL Experience. He says fans can take a bite of some of the popular snacks available at stadiums across the country.
The Drone Racing League kicked off its 2021-2022 world championship season this week. Spanning across 14 different locations over the course of the year, 12 of the world's best drone pilots will be racing against each other to bring home the title. Drone racing has grown in popularity over the past year, with the Drone Racing League seeing an uptick of nearly 200 percent average viewership, 90 percent in virtual drone racing participation and 60 percent fanbase growth over social media. Rachel Jacobson, President of the Drone Racing League, discusses the future of the sport and why she thinks drone racing will soon be on par with traditional sports.
Bill Enright, Editorial Lead for Gambling and Fantasy Content at Sports Illustrated, shares his insight into the strategy behind betting on NFL futures, such as who will win the Super Bowl or MVP award.
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Jeff Stoneback, Director of Trading at BetMGM, discusses his betting insights for Super Bowl LVI futures, and says a pair of NFC East teams could make some noise come playoff time.
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The final Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2021 will be lacking some of its biggest stars including Venus and Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. However, with legendary names missing from the court, it could provide an opportunity for future superstars to shine. Jon Wertheim, a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, joined Cheddar to discuss the fallout from the cancellations. "This is tennis' version of the NBA after [Michael] Jordan," he said. "Some Kobe [Bryant] or some LeBron [James] will come along, and we'll have new champions to cheer for."
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