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Issue One Hundred And Sixty-Eight.
From Brighton’s historic start under Fabian Hürzeler to Franz Wagner’s star turn reminiscent of Scottie Pippen, sports stories this season are full of surprises and standout performances. Whether it’s reevaluating NFL draft pick strategies, uncovering teamwork spillover effects, or finding hope in the White Sox’s rebuilding efforts, these narratives reveal the complexities and evolving dynamics of the sports world.
This Week's Lineup
[Research Paper] Teamwork and Spillover Effects in Performance Evaluations
Coworker performance significantly influences individual evaluations in teamwork settings, with spillover effects impacting managerial decisions, expert assessments, and career advancements, as demonstrated through football match data and causal machine learning methods.
[Research Paper] The Winner of the NFL Draft is Not Necessarily Cursed
Draft pick valuations traditionally overlook the steep decline in elite player probability across the draft, with general managers likely valuing top picks nonlinearly due to their outsized impact on winning, particularly for positions like quarterback, challenging the notion of a "loser’s curse."
Franz Wagner’s Star Turn Is Giving Off ’93-94 Pippen Vibes
Franz Wagner has emerged as a versatile and efficient two-way star for the Orlando Magic, stepping into a primary role in Paolo Banchero's absence and showcasing his ability to scale up every facet of his game while maintaining elite production, drawing comparisons to legends like Scottie Pippen.
Is there Hope For The Chicago White Sox?
The White Sox endured a historically bad 2024 season, but faint hope lies in their developing farm system and a few promising prospects.
Is This the Best Brighton Have Ever Been?
Brighton’s remarkable start under Fabian Hürzeler, despite injuries and a tough fixture list, has fans wondering if this is their best-ever team.
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