  We present our initial investigation of key challenges and potentials of
immersive analytics (IA) in sports, which we call SportsXR. Sports are usually
highly dynamic and collaborative by nature, which makes real-time decision
making ubiquitous. However, there is limited support for athletes and coaches
to make informed and clear-sighted decisions in real-time. SportsXR aims to
support situational awareness for better and more agile decision making in
sports. In this paper, we identify key challenges in SportsXR, including data
collection, in-game decision making, situated sport-specific visualization
design, and collaborating with domain experts. We then present potential user
scenarios in training, coaching, and fan experiences. This position paper aims
to inform and inspire future SportsXR research.
