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Issue One Hundred And Sixty-Seven.
Set-pieces provide smaller football teams with a cost-effective performance edge, while in the NFL, cornerback play is analyzed through key statistics and trends to identify top performers. In baseball, a pitcher's win/loss record correlates with run ratios, and in the NBA, the history of blocks highlights elite rim protectors, with modern game shifts affecting block totals; meanwhile, NHL teams use Thanksgiving as a benchmark for playoff predictions, analyzing shot attempts and metrics.
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Set-Pieces: Are There Still Margins To Be Gained?
Set-pieces offer financially smaller teams a cost-effective way to gain an edge, as their performance is largely independent of open-play success.
A Statistical Breakdown of Cornerback Play (2006-2023)
Analyzing 18 NFL seasons, what makes great cornerback play gets explored, focusing on shutdown defenders and ball hawks through stats, trends, and clustering.
Revisiting Pitcher W/L Records
A pitcher’s win/loss record is closely tied to the ratio of runs scored to runs allowed, with top pitchers often exceeding expected performance based on this metric.
Who Has the Most Blocks in NBA History?
The NBA's all-time blocks leaders showcase the impact of elite rim protection on team defense, with most players from earlier eras due to the modern game's emphasis on 3-point shooting and a lack of block tracking before 1973-74.
Evolving-Hockey
American Thanksgiving marks a key NHL milestone for assessing playoff chances, with underlying metrics and shot attempt trends shaping team evaluations.
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