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90th issue, feels weird to right. Time flies!
Lots of live sports this weekend to distract your attention. Here are five fun articles that will add to that. First on the tee, facts to know about The Masters. A two-some from the NBA follows. Followed by a party piece of America's pastime, and one of the top passers of the Premier League.
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This Week's Lineup
2023 Masters Stats: The Need to Know Facts
The last player to win it in their first attempt? Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979.
The Best Way To Derail An NBA Offense?
Have it waste time. Offensive rating deteriorates as more seconds tick off the shot clock.
Machine Learning Uncovers Nine Distinct Player Types in the NBA
It’s difficult to compare players from different eras when the NBA changes decade after decade. This one uses Machine Learning to visually show the differences.
The State of League Parity
What can 2023 projections tell us about the progress of MLB's war on competitive imbalance?
Top 10 passers in the Premier League by PFF passing grade
Who are the best passers of the ball in the Premier League? Here are the Top 10 based on PFF grade and supporting passing metrics.
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