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Terry Rozier Doesn’t Fit the Usual Profile of Sports Betting Scandals — And Leagues Should Be Worried
Most players caught in gambling scandals have been fringe guys with little to lose. Rozier is different.
Feb 5 • 
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When Did “The Nerds” Start Ruining Each Sport?
Let's look at the development of certain trends that are allegedly making sports unwatchable.
Dec 20, 2024 • 
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Where to Find My Stats, Rankings, Content, Models and Data 📈 👀
A clearinghouse of all the different cool/useful stuff I keep on Substack.
Mar 26, 2024 • 
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Back on the ‘Stack
Saying goodbye to The Messenger, and looking ahead to what's next.
Jan 31, 2024 • 
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How Much Did The Highest-Paid Female Athletes Make Just From Playing in 2023?
Most rankings of the highest-paid women in sports include endorsements. But what if we just look at earnings from playing the sport itself?
Jan 5, 2024 • 
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Move Over, Marvin Harrison Jr., Here Comes Malik Nabers: Who Are The Prospects We’ll Be Toasting in 2024?
You probably know about the Next Big Thing. But what about the *next* Next Big Thing?
Dec 29, 2023 • 
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What I Learned From Sports in 2023
From 'Swelce' (or is it 'Traylor'?) to Wemby — and everything in between — The Messenger staff picked the biggest sports lessons and moments of the…
Dec 27, 2023 • 
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