Tom Taylor

Joined: Jul 24, 2014

A reporter-researcher for SI since 2014, Tom Taylor writes about sports and science/technology for SI and SI.com. Taylor has a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford.

Inside the Making of the GU Energy Gels That Power Your Run

NFL

The NFLPA and Amazon recently partnered on a program to link startups with players looking for investment opportunities

How One Beer Is Angling Itself Toward Drinkers With Active Lifestyles

Eats

Is it possible to swap out your sports drink for a beer and still receive the same nutritional benefits?

Cycling

Many cyclists make their homes in Napa and Sonoma counties.

What Two Aspiring Amateurs Learned From Training With Pro Triathlete Jesse Thomas

Edge

Jesse Thomas juggles his pro triathlete career with running an energy bar company and raising his family.

Phil Gaimon Opens Up About Living (and Giving Up) His Pro Cycling Dream in New Book "Draft Animals"

Edge

Former pro cyclist Phil Gaimon discusses the struggles and the joys of his time on the WorldTour in his new book "Draft Animals."

IndyCar's Tony Kanaan Is Powered by High-Tech Shirt on the Track

Edge

During IndyCar races, Tony Kanaan wears a shirt that measures his breathing and brain activity.

What Is it Like to Race Up Some of the Toughest Hills In America On a Bike?

Edge

“You’d think that the steepest one would be the most challenging."

How Virtual Reality Could Help Improve NFL Officiating

NFL

There's no replacement for on-field practice, but NFL officials could start utilizing virtual reality to help put them in the center of the field—without actually being in the center of the field.

Measuring Muscles Like Batteries: NFL Teams Turn to Ultrasound, Seeking an Edge

NFL

NFL Technology: What’s New for the 2017 Season

NFL

The Best Energy Gels and Bars for Running and Endurance Training

Edge

How Soccer Players Are Getting Smarter On the Field With Brain-Training Video Games

Edge