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122nd issue.
Explore the dynamic landscape of sports with these articles: Jacob Rosen from the Memphis Grizzlies discusses a data-driven approach to enhance the fan experience, Hockey Reference adds player nicknames for hockey enthusiasts, a paper on degruyter.com analyzes player performance across tennis Grand Slams, theanalyst.com questions Harry Kane's trophy success at Bayern Munich, and statsbomb.com explores the rise of press-resistant midfielders in modern football, categorizing them into safe retainers, effective receivers under pressure, and press breakers.
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This Week's Lineup
Improving the Fan Experience: A Data-Driven Approach - Jacob Rosen, Memphis Grizzlies
In this Sports Geek interview with Sean Callanan, Jacob Rosen from the Memphis Grizzlies discusses improving the fan experience, utilising AI and technology, and promoting a fan-centric approach through data analytics.
Player Nicknames Added to Hockey Reference
Player Nicknames Added to Hockey Reference! Worth checking out.
Analyzing player performance across tennis Grand Slams
This paper explores differences among Grand Slams, while adjusting for confounders such as tour, competitor strength, and player attributes.
Harry Kane is Breaking Records at Bayern Munich, But Will He Win Anything?
Bundesliga records have been broken by Harry Kane, but following Bayern Munich's shock DFB-Pokal exit to Saarbrücken, his trophy curse lingers.
Playing Under Pressure: Central Midfielders In 2022/23
Explores the rise of press-resistant midfielders in modern football, categorizing them into safe retainers, effective receivers under pressure, and press breakers.
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