Recommended Reading: Pro soccer players train with video games

Athletes are employing all kinds of tech during training to gain a competitive edge while tracking progress. Sports Illustrated tells the story of European soccer clubs that are using a brain-training video game to help with cognitive skills and tactics. The smaller clubs don't have a bank account similar to the likes of Manchester City or Real Madrid, but IntelliGym offers another way to improve on the pitch. Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? The Atlantic tackles the question that's often posed: Is it a bad idea to give teenagers smartphones?