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The Rise and Fall of NBA Generations

Much has been made of the Thunder as a quintessentially Zoomer champ. But when did prior generations gain — and lose — their grip on the league? And how…

Jul 10 •

Which All-Stars Tend to Stay All-Stars?

Each summer, MLB’s best and brightest gather for a midseason showcase. But does it really highlight the stars of tomorrow — or just capture a moment…

Jul 8 •

🏁 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Rankings 🚗

Tracking the top drivers in the sport, all season long.

Jul 7 •

The NBA Draft Matters More Than It Used To

Stockpiling (and spending) picks is more correlated with winning in the 2020s than at any other time in recent league history.

Jun 25 •

Tiger at Pebble Is Still Untouchable

Twenty-five years later, Tiger Woods’ 2000 U.S. Open remains the most dominant major performance ever — and I have a new metric, ELDRICK, to prove it.

Jun 11 •

Is Jalen Williams Actually the Thunder’s Key to Winning?

I analyzed which Thunder and Pacers players had the strongest statistical ties to team success. The results were surprising — and told a more…

Jun 10 •

Is the College Football Playoff Going to Recreate the BCS' Formulaic Approach?

Everything old (and hated) could be new again (and hated).

Jun 6 •

Caitlin Clark Has the Formula to Get Even Better This WNBA Season

The history of other highly-drafted WNBA guards in Year 2 gives clues about where Clark might improve.

May 16 •

The Celtics Are Having the Most Choke-Tastic Start to a Series in Modern NBA History

Boston has lost more late-game win probability than any team to begin a series in the modern era — and it might end up costing them everything.

May 9 •

Which Games Matter Most in a Best-of-7 Series?

Not all playoff games are created equal. Here’s which matchups truly swing a series, based on the numbers.

May 8 •

What’s a Home Playoff Game Worth Now?

Since the pandemic, we've seen some interesting changes to the effects of home advantage.

Apr 29 •

Who Are the Unsung Heroes of the 2025 NBA Playoffs (So Far)?

Let's shine a spotlight on the players making a big playoff impact without gaudy boxscore numbers.

Apr 28 •

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