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Top 30 Sports Trends in September

From Nicknamed Baseball Jersey to Anamorphic Basketball Courts

— September 27, 2017 — Lifestyle
After the Mayweather versus McGregor fight at the end of August, surely the September 2017 sports trends would put boxing back near the top of the popular sporting echelon — yet that doesn't seem to be the case. As surprised as many were that the fight was actually entertaining (as opposed to a dud along the lines of Mayweather versus Pacquiao a few years ago), boxing as a sport remains niche to the modern sports fan, and it's unlikely that one gimmicky fight will change that.

One of the more popular North American sports, basketball, dominates the trends of this month, which is especially impressive considering that the NBA is in its offseason all the way until October. Whether in video games like NBA Live, which is introducing WNBA teams this year, or in mobile ticketing platforms like the Miami Heat's new platform, basketball has a knack for dominating the news cycle.
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Nicknamed Baseball Jerseys
Nicknamed Baseball Jerseys
MLB Players Weekend Will Feature Jersey's With Players' Chosen Aliases
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Olympic Runner Projections
Olympic Runner Projections
Virgin Media's Virtual Projection in London Depicts Usain Bolt Running
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VR Sports-Viewing Apps
VR Sports-Viewing Apps
'Fox Sports VR' Lets Users View Games in Virtual VIP Stadium Suites
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Adventurous Knife-Related Projects
Adventurous Knife-Related Projects
The Swiss Army Knife Book Compiles Over 60 Projects
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Mobile-Only Basketball Tickets
Mobile-Only Basketball Tickets
Miami Heat is the First NBA Team to Offer Mobile-Only Entry
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Women's Basketball Video Games
Women's Basketball Video Games
WNBA Teams Will Appear in NBA Live 18
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24
Glowing Athletic Windbreakers
Glowing Athletic Windbreakers
Vollebak's Solar Charged Jacket Glows in the Dark
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23
Form-Fitted Hiking Shoes
Form-Fitted Hiking Shoes
Tecnica Forges Can Be Heat-Molded for a Custom Fit
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22
Spin Class Wedding Gifts
Spin Class Wedding Gifts
SoulCycle Teamed Up with Zola for a Special Wedding Registry Offer
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21
Fashion House-Designed Skateboards
Fashion House-Designed Skateboards
These Hermès Skateboards and Longboards Retail for $3,000 USD
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Enhanced Mobility Jerseys
Enhanced Mobility Jerseys
The Search and State SR-2 Performance Men’s Jersey Improves Aerodynamics
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Performance-Tracking Athletic Shirts
Performance-Tracking Athletic Shirts
DynaFeed Puts Wristworn Fitness-Tracking Directly In Clothing
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Rodeo-Style Workout Machines
Rodeo-Style Workout Machines
This Home Fitness Machine Resembles a Small-Scale Mechanical Bull
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Golfer Drinking Games
Golfer Drinking Games
Beer Pong Golf Switches Up How the Classic Drinking Game is Played
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Team-Themed Chip Bags
Team-Themed Chip Bags
Tostitos Limited-Edition 'Lucky Bags' Help NFL Fans Connect to Team Rituals
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Sporty Performance Snow Sleds
Sporty Performance Snow Sleds
The Aroc Snowsports 'Sports Sled' Comes in Three Models
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Smartphone-Connected Soccer Balls
Smartphone-Connected Soccer Balls
The 'DribbleUp' Smart Soccer Balls Track Spin and Trajectory
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Football Goalpost Chairs
Football Goalpost Chairs
The QB54 Lawn Chair Football Game is Playable While Tailgating
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Motorcycle-Based Tattoo Inks
Motorcycle-Based Tattoo Inks
Indian Ink is Made from Carbon Collected from Carey Hart's Motorcycle
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Athletic Sweatproof Makeup
Athletic Sweatproof Makeup
HIIT Cosmetics is a New Makeup Line for Active Women
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Hearing-Enabling Swimmer Ear Plugs
Hearing-Enabling Swimmer Ear Plugs
The FINIS SwimEars Swimming Ear Plugs Won't Downgrade Hearing
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Multipurpose Training Rings
Multipurpose Training Rings
The Sportneer Hexagonal Agility Training Aid Rings are Multifunctional
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Anamorphic Basketball Courts
Anamorphic Basketball Courts
'Truly's' Colorful Basketball Court Creates an Optical Illusion
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Compact Electric Skateboards
Compact Electric Skateboards
The I-Ride Electric Skateboard Weighs Just 15 Pounds
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Glamorous F1 Experiences
Glamorous F1 Experiences
Heineken's More Than a Race Campaign Shows the Magic of the F1 Experience
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Walking-Friendly Water Flippers
Walking-Friendly Water Flippers
The 'TailFins' Swim Fins Enable Users to Walk and Climb
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Enchanting Yoga Retreats
Enchanting Yoga Retreats
The EcoYoga Center Features a Luxurious Bath Beside a Waterfall
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Adaptable Three-Way Bikes
Adaptable Three-Way Bikes
The Sustainable 3-in-1 'LittleBig' Bike Adapts with Growing Children
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Gamified AR Workouts
Gamified AR Workouts
ARX Turns One's Exercise Routine into a Challenging Game
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Adult Fitness Jungle Gyms
Adult Fitness Jungle Gyms
The Kompan Functional Training Systems Enable Better Outdoor Exercises
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