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Issue One Hundred And Sixty.
SportsNGEN generates realistic gameplay for tennis and football using tracking data, while Derek Carr's QB ranking is due to his accuracy and efficiency. Mathematician Ken Ono aids elite swimmers with data analysis, fantasy football uncertainty helps balance draft risk, and the StatsBomb NFL Physical Metrics Championship honors athletes for their exceptional physical performances.
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SportsNGEN: Sustained Generation of Multi-player Sports Gameplay
SportsNGEN is a transformer decoder-based sports simulation engine trained on player and ball tracking data, capable of generating realistic gameplay, predicting outcomes, and informing decisions in tennis and football, with customizable features for specific players and applications in coaching and broadcasting.
On Derek Carr and Creating a Quarterback Ranking System
Explains why Derek Carr ranked so highly in their "World’s No. 1 QB Rankings," citing his consistent performance, high on-target throw accuracy, and efficient play in high-leverage situations, despite initial skepticism from the public.
How America’s Fastest Swimmers Use Math to Win Gold
Ken Ono, a mathematician, applied his expertise in data analysis and Newton’s laws to help elite swimmers, including Olympic athletes, improve performance by analyzing their biomechanics, refining their techniques, and using mathematical models to predict race outcomes.
Fantasy Football Projections and Uncertainty
Incorporating uncertainty into your fantasy football draft strategy helps balance risk and reward by assessing variability in player projections and rankings, guiding decisions on when to select high-upside players versus more consistent options for a well-rounded team.
The StatsBomb NFL Physical Metrics Championship 2024
Celebrates the Olympics and NFL athletes by awarding "medals" in three physical metric categories (Get-Off Distance, Deep Route Speed, and Closing Speed), with players like Myles Garrett, Jalin Hyatt, and Pat Surtain II taking the gold in their respective categories for their outstanding performances.
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