Hawk-Eye, an Aggressive Index, ‘Intelligent’ rackets – technology plays a crucial role in preparing players for matches.
![Technological innovations are helping to drive athletes towards their limits [GALLO/GETTY]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/201476205637866734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Hawk-Eye, an Aggressive Index, ‘Intelligent’ rackets – technology plays a crucial role in preparing players for matches.
![Technological innovations are helping to drive athletes towards their limits [GALLO/GETTY]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/201476205637866734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Can Amelie Mauresmo’s appointment as coach of the Wimbledon men’s champion pave the way for more women to coach men?
![Other than Murray there are only two other men in the top 70 with female coaches [GALLO/GETTY]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20146289513594734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
While most runners are happy to cross the finish line, others take up this distance just to test how far they can go.
![Planning is already underway by many runners to run faster next year [GALLO/GETTY]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014417141226919734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
New rules and engine changes look set to herald Formula One into a new era as the 2014 season takes off in Melbourne.
![Will Sebastian Vettel win a fifth successive crown? Many experts do not think so [GALLO/GETTY]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014314111339635734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
After the war, Afghanistan’s commitment and willingness on the field is now helping the nation reach soaring heights.
![Cricket remains one of the most popular sports in the country despite lack of facilities [GALLO/GETTY]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014226111849440797_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Stanislas Wawrinka’s shock victory over Rafael Nadal raises question of whether the domination of the big four is over.
![Rafael Nadal's loss to Stanislas Wawrinka at the Australian Open 2014 could signify the end of an era [Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014127122537327734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Ahead of the Aussie Open, AJE talks to tennis experts about who will prevail in Melbourne and the ones to watch in 2014.
![Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka both won their maiden Grand Slams at the Australian Open [Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014118135935725734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Ahead of the Aussie Open, AJE talks to tennis experts about who will prevail in Melbourne and the ones to watch in 2014.
![Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka both won their maiden Grand Slams at the Australian Open [Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/201411013740189734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
“One club” ethos with men’s EPL teams helps women’s game as it tries to catch up with the likes of Germany and the U.S.
![Arsenal dominated the women's game in England for 10 years until last season [Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20131210225548235734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
England have a tricky World Cup draw but despite low expectations St. George’s Park promises a bright future.
![A school group meets the England women's under-17 team [Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/201312614536110734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)