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Hockey’s costliest bets: 2026’s ten worst NHL contracts
sports2 days ago

Hockey’s costliest bets: 2026’s ten worst NHL contracts

An analytics-driven ranking of the NHL’s 10 worst remaining contracts for 2026, led by Jonathan Huberdeau’s $10.5M deal, with other big negative values assigned to Chandler Stephenson, Adin Hill, Leo Carlsson, Jacob Trouba, Trent Frederic, Jake Walman, Brett Kulak, Alex Tuch, and Elias Pettersson. The piece measures value per year and over the life of each deal using Net Rating and expected salary, noting that aging, role changes, and inconsistent performance can keep these contracts from delivering on price—even when some players may rebound with the right context.

via The New York Times|
#analytics#contracts#hockey
Tech-Driven Prep Replaces Old-School BP for All-Star Hitters
sportsbaseball4 days ago

Tech-Driven Prep Replaces Old-School BP for All-Star Hitters

MLB All-Star hitters are moving away from traditional on-field batting practice as velocity and pitch variety rise. Many now rely on Trajekt pitching machines, video analysis, heat maps, and highly individualized drills to prepare for games, blending old-school elements with high-tech prep. Some players, like Freddie Freeman, still avoid machines for timing and prefer flips and arm-length drills. The trend underscores a broader shift toward tech-assisted preparation to contend with faster, more diverse pitches, even though road teams can’t easily replicate every setup.

via Sports Illustrated|
#analytics#baseball#batting-practice
Red Wings begin post-Yzerman era with broad GM search
sports9 days ago

Red Wings begin post-Yzerman era with broad GM search

Detroit will search for a new head of hockey operations after Steve Yzerman steps into an advisory role; the field ranges from internal candidates like Shawn Horcoff and Ryan Martin to established GMs such as Brendan Shanahan, Marc Bergevin, and Jim Nill, plus analytics-focused up-and-comers like Brett Peterson and Sam Ventura, with timing and the possibility of a president/GM pairing shaping the process.

via The New York Times|
#analytics#detroit-red-wings#general-manager
Analytics reorders the NFL QB pecking for 2026
sports10 days ago

Analytics reorders the NFL QB pecking for 2026

SB Nation releases an analytics-driven ranking of all NFL starting QBs ahead of the 2026 season, scoring six categories (Offensive Impact, Accuracy, Explosive Plays, Scoring, Lack of Turnovers, Clutch) with a tilt to contextualize seasons. The piece notes provocative anecdotes like Patrick Mahomes appearing middling without tilt and Malik Willis potentially atop the list, while acknowledging that limited starts for some QBs skew results. It also cautions that model-driven rankings may diverge from on-field reality as more data comes in.

via SB Nation|
#2026-season#analytics#nfl
PulseKit Turns Your iPhone Into a Centralized Analytics Dashboard
technology21 days ago

PulseKit Turns Your iPhone Into a Centralized Analytics Dashboard

PulseKit is an indie iPhone app that consolidates analytics from around 30 services (including App Store Connect, Google Analytics, GitHub, Patreon, and more) into a single dashboard you can view from your home or lock screen with widgets. It supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, works with StandBy mode, and offers a free tier with Pulse Pro unlocks unlimited widgets for $5.99/month or $59.99/year.

via 9to5Mac|
#analytics#app-store-connect#indie-apps
Analytics-driven rebuild sparks Devils’ push for immediate success
sports23 days ago

Analytics-driven rebuild sparks Devils’ push for immediate success

Mehta’s first summer as New Jersey’s GM is aggressively analytics-driven and win-now in mindset: he re-signed Nico Hischier and Arseny Gritsyuk, orchestrated major moves (Simon Nemec to Calgary and Jacob Markstrom to Florida) and added Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves to inject leadership and upside, while valuing depth with upside bets like Amadeus Lombardi and signaling that Nico Daws will compete for the crease. The plan emphasizes a clear identity, cap-conscious talent acquisition, and a willingness to act now to return the Devils to contention.

via NHL.com|
#analytics#devils#nhl
USMNT Bets on Brainwaves and Radar to Master World Cup Penalties
sports25 days ago

USMNT Bets on Brainwaves and Radar to Master World Cup Penalties

USMNT is using a tech-assisted, pre-planned penalty program—with Neuro11 brainwave analysis and Trackman ball-tracking data—to prepare for World Cup shootouts, guided by a staff-led order and a core group of trusted takers led by Christian Pulisic. The approach, developed over 18 months, trains penalties regularly to build confidence and composure under pressure, while studying recent shootouts from Germany and the Netherlands to inform strategy.

via The Guardian|
#analytics#coaching#penalties
Brown’s Analytics Pushback Fuels Celtics–Blazers Trade Debate
sports28 days ago

Brown’s Analytics Pushback Fuels Celtics–Blazers Trade Debate

Jaylen Brown pushed back at analytics critics as Celtics trade rumors with Portland swirl, with reports suggesting a deal could involve Jerami Grant and a young guard (Scoot Henderson or Shaedon Sharpe) and possibly Toumani Camara, depending on picks; Boston is clear on roster options, projecting Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh onto the 15-man squad while Dalano Banton, Amari Williams and Max Shulga have non-guaranteed deals; Isaiah Thomas has joined the Celtics’ scouting staff and helped guide the Dillon Mitchell pick, underscoring ongoing front-office activity.

via Hoops Rumors|
#analytics#celtics#jaylen-brown
Analytics Clash Drives Celtics-Brown Trade Buzz
sports28 days ago

Analytics Clash Drives Celtics-Brown Trade Buzz

A controversial take from ESPN’s Bobby Marks circulating on SiriusXM labels Jaylen Brown’s analytics as 'not good' and even suggests he is a seventh-best player, fueling a complicated trade saga as Boston weighs big moves. Brown’s own stance on analytics and his peak performance, contrasted with teams’ varying valuations and interest (Portland among them), highlight a broader tension between analytics and eye tests. Celtics sources say a reunion could be possible if a deal doesn’t materialize, and the situation may serve as motivation for Brown this summer.

via Sports Illustrated|
#analytics#boston-celtics#jaylen-brown
A 1990s college football rewatch reveals how the game evolved and what stayed the same
sports1 month ago

A 1990s college football rewatch reveals how the game evolved and what stayed the same

Across a decade of games, the author contrasts today’s analytics-driven coaching with older decision-making (e.g., the famous Fifth Down) and shows how the balance between conference titles and national championships has shifted. Tech and broadcasting have brought sharper graphics and tighter reviews, but some elements endure—like unpredictable kickers, enduring team identities in uniforms, and the social drama surrounding star QBs.

via The New York Times|
#1990s#analytics#broadcasting
Vikings Launch Collaborative Era Under New GM Nolan Teasley
sports1 month ago

Vikings Launch Collaborative Era Under New GM Nolan Teasley

The Minnesota Vikings introduced Nolan Teasley as their new general manager and placed him atop football operations to champion a collaborative, consensus-driven approach aimed at ending decades of siloed decision-making. Teasley will oversee scouting and roster decisions with final say on the 53-man roster, supported by Rob Brzezinski handling salary-cap matters, while head coach Kevin O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores align behind a data-informed strategy for drafting, free agency and roster-building.

via The New York Times|
#analytics#collaboration#nfl
NIL Rewrites the 2026 NBA Draft: Winners Rise in College, Depth Shrinks in the Mid-Rounds
sports1 month ago

NIL Rewrites the 2026 NBA Draft: Winners Rise in College, Depth Shrinks in the Mid-Rounds

With NIL money often exceeding potential late-first-round pay, the 2026 draft depth is thinner as several top prospects returned to college or transferred. Winners include Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner, St. John’s transfer Tounde Yessoufou, Santa Clara’s Allen Graves (a win for analytics-driven evaluation), and Milan Momcilovic who is forecast to earn substantial NIL money in college. Losers include Arizona’s Koa Peat and NBA teams hoping for first-round talent in the mid-20s, now facing a shallower pool. The overall takeaway is that NIL is reshaping decisions, boosting college basketball’s value while thinning the NBA’s mid-round depth.

via SB Nation|
#analytics#college-basketball#nba-draft