The most accurate kickers in NFL history, according to analytics
To be one of the most accurate placekickers in NFL history, it takes more than just hitting the ball through the goalposts. Not technically, but there’s a bigger argument to be made. Some players benefit from taking chip shots frequently, while others are called upon to launch 50-yard+ bombs over and over again. That’s why […]
Trump win, GOP sweep would fuel inflation: Moody's Analytics
A recent report from Moody’s Analytics found that inflation could accelerate again if former President Trump wins the White House and Republicans take control of Congress. In a so-called Republican sweep scenario, which forecasters give a 35% chance of success, consumer price inflation would accelerate from 3% in 2024 to 3.6% in 2025, according to […]
Providence’s Kim English fumes over Big East’s March Madness snubs: ‘Analytics are bulls–t’
There has been a lot of discussion about why certain conferences received so many bids to the NCAA Tournament and why others, namely the Big East, did not. Providence head coach Kim English was asked for her thoughts after her team was named a Big East snub in Sunday’s selection, and the Friars’ first-year coach […]
Meet the MIT physicist Yankees brought in to fix analytics disconnect
TAMPA — Aaron Judge thought he had a place all his own. Last month, the Yankees captain went to the club’s player development facility for a late-night workout. He wanted to practice his hitting and work on a few things as he continued to strengthen heading into spring training. But soon Judge realized he wasn’t […]
Yankees add analytics analyst to staff: ‘great working with people’
TAMPA — At the end of last season, Aaron Judge called out the need for the Yankees to improve the way they provide analytics to their players. Hal Steinbrenner has the answer to that. Steinbrenner announced Thursday that the Yankees have added Aaron Lienhart to the major league coaching staff as an analyst. This was […]
What analytics say about Lions’ 4th down decisions in NFC Championship Game
of detroit lions With 7 minutes and 32 seconds left in the NFC Championship Game, an impossible decision was faced. A combination of skill and luck pried open the door to San Francisco, and the early excitement and promise gave way to nightmarish fever dreams. 49ers. They came back in the third quarter and jumped […]
Analytics predicts winners for NFL Conference Championship games
The NFL playoffs started with 14 teams trying to make it to the Super Bowl, but they're now down to four teams. This weekend, the best four teams, including two top seeds and two third seeds, will face off in the AFC Championship Game and NFC Championship Game. The remaining 28 teams are sitting at […]
Islanders’ Patrick Roy embracing analytics in shift from Lane Lambert
Lane Lambert didn't care much for analytics while coaching the Islanders. That part of the organization's philosophy will change with Patrick Roy benched. Roy cited advanced statistics multiple times, especially when identifying areas the Islanders need to improve on, ahead of Sunday's first game against the Islanders, a 3-2 win over Dallas. “To a certain […]
Analytics predicts winners for NFL playoff Divisional Round games
The start of the NFL playoffs was a little more calm than the wild ride of 13 points or less and only one blowout loss. Fans are hoping the divisional round will be a little more interesting, with only one team seeded fourth or lower still in the postseason. based on draftkings sportsbook The odds […]
Analytics predicts winners for NFL playoff Wild Card games
With the NFL playoffs starting this weekend, the schedule seems ripe for living up to its “Super Wild” moniker. Few believe the NFL has a script, but the opening round of the playoffs was a near-perfect weekend for the league. Big names like Matthew Stafford, Tyreek Hill and Jared Goff will play against their former […]