analytics
Finally, a Mood Ring for the 21st Century
Thanks to analytics, this mood ring can let you know when your stressed.
How the Front-Office Analyst Took Over the NBA
NBA teams employ way more analysts today than they did even a few years ago, and the teams that got on the train early have benefited. We know—we ran the numbers.
Who Is the NFL’s Stephen Curry?
If the play-action pass is so efficient, which football teams are taking most advantage of it, and which ones are stuck in the dark ages?
What It Takes to Build An Advanced Hockey Stats Site
We talked to one of the founders of the now-defunct War on Ice, as well as Manny Perry of Corsica Hockey, about the behind-the-scenes efforts that went into getting their sites off the ground.
How Analytics Can Help Identify NBA Draft Steals and Busts
"Moneyball"-style analytics have come to the NBA Draft, and while they remain a work-in-progress, they can provide valuable insight into which players to choose and avoid. Here's what you need to know.
The Toronto Raptors Are Using IBM’s Watson to Draft A Winning Team
On NBA Draft Day, the supercomputer is their not-so-secret weapon.
How Child Protection Agencies Are Trying to Predict Which Parents Will Abuse Kids
America is about to find out what happens when you mix big data with so-called risk factors like race.
Kobe Bryant Majored in Drama, Not Math
Kobe Bryant's 60-point, 50-shot final game was a microcosm of his career—and of a shot-jacking, hero-ball style that modern analytics have rendered obsolete. Is that a good thing?
Dim Outlook for Pass Rushers in the 2016 NFL Draft
There's not a ton of promise in this year's crop of pass rushers, especially if you are worried about Shaq Lawson's production.
By The Numbers, Steph Curry Is Having The Greatest Season In NBA History
Even when compared to past NBA greats like Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, sweet-shooting Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry stands alone.
How Ken Pomeroy Became College Basketball's Favorite Number-Cruncher
Former meteorologist Ken Pomeroy is the best-known statistician in college basketball, and also a huge fan of the sport.
RIP, RPI: The Case Against The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee's Favorite Statistic
The Ratings Percentage Index is a tried-and-true measure of selecting and seeding teams for March Madness. Here's why it's flawed.